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« Reply #45 on: July 08, 2008, 03:48:06 pm » |
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Oh dear... that's it then for Donington. I was there for the 1000 KMs in 2006 and I'm glad I've seen the circuit in the state as it still is at the moment. Melbourne, Redgate and Craner are some great corners spectator wise. Tilke will surely transform it into a dull one as he has managed with so many other circuits. |
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« Reply #46 on: July 08, 2008, 11:10:01 pm » |
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Like others,me finks its a bernie ass kickin tool towards the BRDC,and as a vet of donnigton 93 ,i recall it was allowed concessions regards failicites as it was a last minute deal due to the collaspe of the deal by that great circuit AUTOPOLIS  , to hold a race.which wont be allowed now of course. As the race circuit stands ,great for joe p, but alas once the modern f1 designers get their paws on it wont  As bernie n crew are not really intrested in normal payin punters,tv is king, i know a track thats owned by an enthusast ,got some nice grassy slopes facing the pits where the hoy poloy can njoy prawn sandwiches etc on picnic blankets ,overtakin would need courage,and the rest of us can njoy from home,some intresting camera angles,esp the shots of all four wheels airborne.............. well? ?? |
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« Reply #47 on: July 08, 2008, 11:50:34 pm » |
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« Reply #48 on: July 09, 2008, 12:32:56 am » |
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cadwell!!!!
The most enjoyable circuit in the country as a spectator and a driver. However, returning to good ole Dony, I could do a better job of circuit design than Herr Hermann Tilke. I'd leave him with pit and grandstand design. Oh forgot, the loos as well. He has got to be familiar with a bit of drainage. Cadwell, wow! Remenicent of Watkins Glen! Yeh, I know these should have been placed in the YuoTube but hell, this is the way to design an Fi ciruit.http://youtube.com/watch?v=XjSjYQaTpEkhttp://youtube.com/watch?v=TpwvM4Hy7_o&feature=related |
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At my age, it takes me all night to do what I used to do all night!!!!!!!!!!!
Then, growing old is compulsary, but growing up is just optional.
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« Reply #49 on: January 09, 2009, 01:58:06 pm » |
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« Reply #50 on: January 10, 2009, 05:31:52 pm » |
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Full plans for it all are at: http://www.donington-park.co.uk/formula-one-plansLooks like a good go at retaining as much of the original, improving it, with the bowl of Donington providing the potential for some good spectating, anjd increasing the flexibility of having one track or two separate ones? Don't know what it'll be like for F1 but should be good for everything else! MG Mark |
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« Reply #51 on: January 11, 2009, 11:23:24 am » |
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Seems the work is well under way already http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7820588.stmI for one will be much more likely to go to Donington for the GP even if it is at least an hours more driving from here in outer Londinium |
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« Reply #52 on: January 11, 2009, 11:54:01 pm » |
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Mark, do you really think the GP will move to Donny?
Personal perspective, I think that they'll be hard pushed to make it as much of a racing spectacle as Silverstone, which facilities aside, has had a lot of improvements made to the circuit over the years to change it from the old flat peri-track circuit it was to what it is now, notwithstanding the planned increase in circuit length. Mind you, of course the '93 Donington GP was pretty memorable, and the circuit does at least have some good corners and gradient changes. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=K6KJt9zLfHQ&feature=related. The spectator plan, which includes "encouragement to use public transport" may well not go far enough to satisfy the "needs" of F1, unless they produce a spectacularly good park and ride system! But, if all of it makes Donington a better place, and it helps Silverstone to do likewise, then that has to be good, but I just hope that the circuits don't become too expensive to use for sub-stratospheric racing series of club racing - that would be a shame. I just hope that in all of it, we do still end up with a British GP...... Mark |
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"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." Mario Andretti
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« Reply #53 on: April 23, 2009, 06:51:32 pm » |
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Seems to be falling apart now. Wont be long before Silverstone is confirmed as hosting the GP again!! http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8015028.stm |
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Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better.
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« Reply #54 on: April 23, 2009, 07:53:13 pm » |
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"It is with great reluctance we have taken this decision," said Kevin Wheatcroft. "Donington Ventures Leisure Ltd owe us nearly £2.5m in rent dating back to September 2008.
Some mistake surely , that means the rent would be about £375000 per month!
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« Reply #55 on: April 23, 2009, 08:02:37 pm » |
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Why wouldn't it be as much as that, there is a lot that comes with Donington I bet, big revenue options, if done properly.
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« Reply #56 on: April 23, 2009, 08:31:00 pm » |
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I hate to say I told you so but I told you so.
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« Reply #57 on: April 23, 2009, 09:13:30 pm » |
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Why wouldn't it be as much as that, there is a lot that comes with Donington I bet, big revenue options, if done properly.
Might well depend upon what level of control you are being asked/demanded to give up in exchange.... MG Mark |
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« Reply #58 on: April 23, 2009, 11:53:16 pm » |
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« Reply #59 on: April 23, 2009, 11:59:37 pm » |
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Such a helpful, conciliatory approach in the current climate, with public sector spending on useful stuff like health, education, law and order, defence etc now being cut by £15bn next year..... MG Mark |
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