2003 British Grand Prix
On 20 July 2003, Horan ran across the track at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit, wearing a kilt and waving a religious banner, which stated "Read the Bible. The Bible is always right". His protest took place on the 200 mph Hangar Straight. Several of the drivers had to swerve to avoid him and the safety car had to be deployed to protect him and the competitors. Horan was tackled by a race marshal and arrested. He was charged with, and pleaded guilty to, aggravated trespass and sentenced to two months imprisonment.
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