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FirebirdPhil
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30-10-2016, 10:42 AM
#1
Is the withdrawal of the British super-bikes the final nail in the coffin for Donnington park as a motor sport venue?

Today the Super-bike Grand Prix organisers confirmed they will be at the Croft circuit for 2010.

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FirebirdPhil
30-10-2016, 10:42 AM #1

Is the withdrawal of the British super-bikes the final nail in the coffin for Donnington park as a motor sport venue?

Today the Super-bike Grand Prix organisers confirmed they will be at the Croft circuit for 2010.


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

parthiban
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30-10-2016, 12:21 PM
#2
Does look like it might be, have any reasons been provided as to why? It looks like they're not in great financial shape though, so perhaps organisers lost faith in whether they'd be able to provide what was required.

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parthiban
30-10-2016, 12:21 PM #2

Does look like it might be, have any reasons been provided as to why? It looks like they're not in great financial shape though, so perhaps organisers lost faith in whether they'd be able to provide what was required.


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Bandit
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30-10-2016, 02:03 PM
#3
It'll be a shame if Donny do lose any more main sports events as its a great track and i go up there at least twice a month if i can, there supposed to be holding more drift events there next year? but not sure how long it will last without the backing of major events? :ohmy:

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Bandit
30-10-2016, 02:03 PM #3

It'll be a shame if Donny do lose any more main sports events as its a great track and i go up there at least twice a month if i can, there supposed to be holding more drift events there next year? but not sure how long it will last without the backing of major events? :ohmy:


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FirebirdPhil
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31-10-2016, 01:06 AM
#4
I think the reason was the owners of Donnington have gone into administration, they have already started pulling up the track ready for F1 - so there is no confidence that there will even be a usable track in time for any racing next year.

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
31-10-2016, 01:06 AM #4

I think the reason was the owners of Donnington have gone into administration, they have already started pulling up the track ready for F1 - so there is no confidence that there will even be a usable track in time for any racing next year.


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

toxo
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01-11-2016, 03:00 PM
#5
Technically it's not the owners who've gone into administration but the management company. The track is a small part of a large estate owned by a rich family IIRC.
toxo
01-11-2016, 03:00 PM #5

Technically it's not the owners who've gone into administration but the management company. The track is a small part of a large estate owned by a rich family IIRC.

parthiban
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02-11-2016, 02:15 AM
#6
toxo Technically it's not the owners who've gone into administration but the management company. The track is a small part of a large estate owned by a rich family IIRC.

My honest opinion is that they never wanted to switch the F1 to Donnington - it was all an elaborate plan to get silverstone to agree to new terms (they knew Donnington's development would fall apart).

If that really was the case and has resulted in Donnington getting royally screwed, I feel really bad for them and Bernie should be made to pay for it....

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parthiban
02-11-2016, 02:15 AM #6

toxo Technically it's not the owners who've gone into administration but the management company. The track is a small part of a large estate owned by a rich family IIRC.

My honest opinion is that they never wanted to switch the F1 to Donnington - it was all an elaborate plan to get silverstone to agree to new terms (they knew Donnington's development would fall apart).

If that really was the case and has resulted in Donnington getting royally screwed, I feel really bad for them and Bernie should be made to pay for it....


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

Hawk
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02-11-2016, 12:49 PM
#7
parthiban My honest opinion is that they never wanted to switch the F1 to Donnington - it was all an elaborate plan to get silverstone to agree to new terms (they knew Donnington's development would fall apart).

If that really was the case and has resulted in Donnington getting royally screwed, I feel really bad for them and Bernie should be made to pay for it....
I would agree with that, F1 is all about the money, Donny should have left it alone, someone got greedy i think, big price to pay, was a great track

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Hawk
02-11-2016, 12:49 PM #7

parthiban My honest opinion is that they never wanted to switch the F1 to Donnington - it was all an elaborate plan to get silverstone to agree to new terms (they knew Donnington's development would fall apart).

If that really was the case and has resulted in Donnington getting royally screwed, I feel really bad for them and Bernie should be made to pay for it....
I would agree with that, F1 is all about the money, Donny should have left it alone, someone got greedy i think, big price to pay, was a great track


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Bandit
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25-11-2016, 03:48 AM
#8
Had this emailed to me this morning about Donny park , so hope it all turns out OK and it stays :thumbup1: CLICK ME?

Be good to see the track open and racing back in action :thumbup1:

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Bandit
25-11-2016, 03:48 AM #8

Had this emailed to me this morning about Donny park , so hope it all turns out OK and it stays :thumbup1: CLICK ME?

Be good to see the track open and racing back in action :thumbup1:


Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:


Now Don't Forget The REP!!!

steviewevie
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25-11-2016, 03:51 AM
#9
Fingers crossed they get it all sorted soon.

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steviewevie
25-11-2016, 03:51 AM #9

Fingers crossed they get it all sorted soon.


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