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Updated 31 August 2010 -
Thank you for showing your support for Donington Park by visiting this
web-site.
Please do make sure you continue and read the exciting support offered
by the brand new ‘CIRCUITS’ magazine, the competition to win the new
Donington Park iPhone app, and the opportunity to obtain discounted
tickets to forthcoming the Masters event.
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LATEST FROM DONINGTON
17 August 2010
Donington's back
Following the return of racing to Donington Park the circuit is now set
to move forward in the next stage of its development. Operation of the
circuit will transfer to Donington Park Racing Ltd (DPR) from the
Worcestershire based Adroit Group, the company responsible for
successfully managing the reopening of the circuit following the failed
bid to host the F1 British Grand Prix.
DPR Ltd, was set up in 1953 by founder Tom Wheatcroft, and since 1970
managed and promoted motor racing at the historic Leicestershire
circuit.
“I am delighted the option has been taken up for Donington Park Racing
to once again operate the circuit” said Kevin Wheatcroft, Chairman of
DPR and owner of the Donington Park Estate. “Racing at Donington is back
and we can now assure an exciting future for the circuit and the venue.
“I would like to personally thank the Adroit Group for their tireless
efforts in helping to re-open Donington. We are delighted with the first
stage of improvements.”
Racing returned to Donington Park last weekend after the circuit passed
crucial safety inspections and a full programme of events is now planned
“It’s a momentous time for all forms of motor sport to see Donington
return to the calendar , it has been sorely missed” said Robert Bryant,
Chairman of the Classic Racing Motorcycle Club, the organisers of the
first event at the newly opened circuit.
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NEW PUBLICATION SUPPORTS THE
SAVE DONINGTON CAMPAIGN WITH A £2 DONATION FOR EVERY COPY SOLD HERE!
CIRCUITS 2010, THE ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO THE WORLD’S GREATEST MOTOR
RACING CIRCUITS
Discovery Media Group (Motorsports)
is pleased to announce the launch of a superb new publication for
motorsport fans – Circuits 2010: the illustrated guide to the world's
greatest motor racing circuits. This highly produced, 196-page
publication explores in detail 50 of the world’s greatest motor racing
circuits with beautiful hand drawn illustrations provided by Fine
Artist, Brian Casey. Each illustration took one week to create from
reference material.
Each circuit is described in-depth, explaining the track’s rise to glory
alongside detailed facts and figures about each venue. Additional
comment is provided by the stars that have driven the circuits and the
people who run the circuits. Donington Park, naturally, is presented as
a main featured circuit.
Joe Saward, internationally recognised motorsports writer, and John
Hindhaugh, the voice of Radio Le Mans, have also contributed their
thoughts on what makes a great circuit. With a foreword by WTCC champion
Andy Priaulx, this is the ultimate collector’s guide to the best-loved
tracks in the world.
Priced £8.99, Circuits 2010 is on-sale across the UK at WHSmith high
street and travel outlets, and at worldwide distribution points. Copies
can also be purchased at www.motorsportcircuitguide.com.
Special Save Donington rate
Visitors to the Save Donington website are invited to purchase the
magazine at the discount rate of £5.99 - saving £3 on the usual price,
plus £2.75 postage and packaging.
Not only do you receive a great saving on the recommended retail price,
but the publishers of Circuits magazine will donate £2 for every copy
sold to the Save Donington campaign.
To buy your copy of Circuits 2010 and contribute to the Save Donington
fund please go to
www.motorsportcircuitguide.com and go to the checkout store quoting
the code “savedoni” to receive your £3 discount and activate the £2
donation.
Please note that the “savedoni” discount will only appear towards the
end of the googlecheckout purchasing process. Alternatively, for cheque
or postal order transactions please call Mark on 020 82979073.
This offer is strictly limited to visitors to the Save Donington
website, and supporters of the Save Donington Facebook page. The offer
will expire at the end of August 2010 and all orders are subject to
stock availability.
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Exclusive to Save Donington: win a FREE copy of the new Donington
Grand Prix Collection iPhone/iPod Touch App.
A new iPhone/iPod Touch app
featuring the Donington Grand Prix Collection is being launched on
Wednesday 1st September 2010 ahead of the upcoming Masters race meeting.
The application, centred on the world’s largest collection of GP/F1
cars, is feature rich and includes:
• Fully interactive virtual tour of the collection featuring new
FreeMotion™ 360o motion control.
• Featured collection cars within the tour that provide additional
history, stats and images.
• News and Events feed to keep app owners up to date.
• Picture Gallery of featured collection cars.
• Puzzle slider game using images from the collection.
• Information on associate companies including Norton, GP Collectables
and Hall & Hall.
The application, a joint development between Wheatcrofts and 360
Revelations, is the first iPhone/iPod Touch application globally that
makes use of their new FreeMotion™ control mechanism. FreeMotion ™
allows users to view the complete collection environment by
independently rotating the device in addition to the more conventional
finger touch control.
To celebrate the launch of the application 360 Revelations are
offering 10 free copies of the app to members of the Save Donington
Facebook group. To enter simply send an email titled ‘Facebook Group
Competition’ to
engage@360revelations.com or tweet them
@360revelations before midnight on Sunday
5th September 2010.
Winners will be notified within 48 hours of the competition closing.
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Following news of Donington’s saviours, and due to massive demand,
people are encouraged to attend the Masters race weekend over 3rd, 4th
and 5th September.
http://www.themastersseries.com/resources/10_-_Donington_opening.pdf
Members of Save Donington can purchase tickets at special prices by
ringing the ticket desk on 01264 882200 during normal office hours, with
their membership details.
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Now that Donington is officially “saved” news is slowing down. However,
do please keep spreading the word and encouraging people to sign the
guestbook and/or join the Facebook membership.
Thank you, everyone, so much,
Lee Coombs
* Please read below for further information *
Apologies to all those who couldn’t purchase a T-shirt on the 7th March.
I am hoping to have some more soon, to be available at the Save
Donington track day, the motorcycle revival meeting and the 4th
September (there may also be the opportunity to purchase online). I have
to coincide the postage with the school summer term. I have to order a
minimum number, so if you’d still like one, send a mail to savedonington@live.co.uk,
with the size you want in the subject title (S, M, L or XL). Once I get
sufficient numbers, I’ll set up the opportunity to purchase (£10 + p&p).
The same applies to the car stickers (£1 + p&p).
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Despite the owners stressing they have no wish
to monetize the goodwill shown and the effort everyone is going to,
there has been overwhelming requests to make a donation to the repair of
the facilities. Therefore a “membership club” has been set up so
contributions can have a long-lasting effect. Please follow the link
below for further information.
http://www.donington-park.co.uk/save donington.htm
The owners are also keen to hear any suggestions you feel may improve
your experience of events at the circuit. If you have any constructive
advice, they will gladly consider your opinions. Email them to
savedonington@live.co.uk
* Please read below about the interest your support has generated. *
The Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=265230290785 now
has nearly 15000 members, not including the people who have emailed
savedonington@live.co.uk with their messages of support. This site has
also had over 40000 unique visitors.
12th May
http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/news/Race-fans-reunion-track/article-2145457-detail/article.html
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/news/Race-fans-urged-track/article-2143572-detail/article.html
30th April
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/news/DONINGTON-RACES-3-MONTHS/article-2092182-detail/article.html
http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/news/Motorsport-return-Donington-August/article-2092385-detail/article.html
http://www.thisisbusiness-eastmidlands.co.uk/news/DONINGTON-RACES-3-MONTHS/article-2092182-detail/article.html
12th March
http://derbyshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/donington-park-in-safe-hands-kevin-wheatcroft-18725/
8th March
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/news/Motor-racing-fans-rally-support-Donington-Park-track-s-future/article-1891840-detail/article.html
http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/castle/Thousands-fans-attend-rally-allegiance-beleaguered-racing-circuit/article-1891095-detail/article.html
http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/toton/Thousands-solidarity-Donington-rally/article-1891000-detail/article.html
7th March
http://www.britsonpole.com/donington-throws-open-gates-as-fans-flock-to-show-support-post21592
6th March
http://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/Derbyshire/Derby/DE74/Donington-Park-News/Donington-Park-News/156765-Save-Donington-Park-Rally-Sunday-7th-March-2010
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/entertainment/Delay-lease-decision-Donington-Park-race-track/article-1890162-detail/article.html
5th March
http://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/Derbyshire/Derby/DE74/News/Whats-On/153852-Save-Donington-Park-Rally-7-March
4th March
http://www.tyrepress.com/News/MOTORSPORT/18920.html
27th February
http://motorsportcentralnews.blogspot.com/
23rd February
http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/castle/10-000-campaign-bring-racing-Donington-Park/article-1855186-detail/article.html
18th February
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/leicestershire/8520506.stm
17th February
http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/5013358.Motor_vated_teacher/
http://www.britsonpole.com/donington-parks-future-due-be-revealed-to-fans-on-march-7-post20979
16th February
http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/news/father-s-dream-lying-ruins-Kevin-pledges-racing-Donington-track/article-1836391-detail/article.html
http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/news/Mass-support-event-planned/article-1836404-detail/article.html
5th February
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/news/New-company-run-Donington-racing-track-set-announced/article-1808755-detail/article.html
4th February
http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/news/Donington-Park-deal-close/article-1800941-detail/article.html
http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-news-item.php/id/19598376
3rd February
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/news/Donington-Park-fans-support-future-racing-track/article-1799176-detail/article.html
21st January
http://www.girlracer.co.uk/motorsport/msnews/3019-saving-donington-park.html
14th January
http://www.motorsport-central.co.uk/savedonington_92.html
12th January
http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/2010/01/12/the-drive-to-save-donington/
9th January
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2010/january/Save-Donington-Park-campaign/
8th January
http://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/Derbyshire/Derby/DE74/News/Local-News/151319-Save-Donington-Campaign-Gains-Momentum
7th January
http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/news/Fans-cheered-news-Donington-Park/article-1679051-detail/article.html
http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/news/Fans-welcome-Donington-Park-pledge/article-1684011-detail/article.html
You can listen to a podcast here.
http://www.feederseries.net/?p=538
6th January
http://www.britsonpole.com/fans-welcome-wheatcroft-pledge-to-secure-doningtons-future-post19631
http://www.loughboroughecho.net/news/loughborough-news/2010/01/06/download-festival-will-go-ahead-says-race-track-boss-73871-25541193/
5th January
http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/sport/Support-Donington-Park-grows-Haslam-family-add-voices/article-1669551-detail/article.html
4th January
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/news/Facebook-group-set-save-Donington-race-track/article-1668404-detail/article.html
http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/castle/Motor-racing-fan-starts-campaign/article-1667687-detail/article.html
* The following forums are supporting the campaign too. If you want your
forum to be added, email savedonington@live.co.uk *
http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=246148&page=1
http://www.marshals.co.uk/regions/national/newsletters/75.htm
http://www.lotusdriversclubonline.org/other-classic-and-modern-car-events-f7/save-donington-parade-t761.htm#4335
http://www.skylineowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=133356
http://forum.suzukiownersclub.co.uk/showthread.php?p=623490
http://www.lotusdriversclubonline.org/general-chat-f20/save-donington-circuit-parade-t721.htm
http://www.ten-tenths.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2606870#post2606870
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=792979&r=13327572&hm=188727&mid=188727#13327572
http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=206494
http://forums.autosport.com/index.php?showtopic=102426&st=800
http://www.rx8ownersclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=28949
http://forums.xpowerforums.com/showthread.php?p=616870
http://www.zx-9r.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=265640&sid=2ede29e44d4cb4e432f6739e54ca5a61
http://www.motoforum.net/index.php?showtopic=40440
http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=144472&st=0&p=1684694&#entry1684694
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=28725193
http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=522103&mpage=1򀉝
http://www.lanciasport.com/forum/index.php?topic=2613.0
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/east-midlands/206375-the-save-donington-park-parade-day.html
http://www.tvr-car-club.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21506
http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=986328#Post986328
http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=75989
http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/forum/forums/t/13541.aspx
http://www.soarerworld.com/forum/showthread.php?p=220515
http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?p=6780806#post6780806
http://www.vxronline.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?s=bfc95090032fdd5ee8e3589ad1887850&t=80039&page=4
http://www.vauxonline.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=9767&pid=103808&st=0&#entry103808
http://theoc.forumotion.com/
http://www.ssc-subaru.co.uk/main_forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7798
http://www.visordown.com/forum/forummessages.asp?URN=3&UTN=409847&chklast=1
http://www.ex-vecs.com/showthread.php?t=2813
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