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Donington Park
Donington Park Grand Prix Circuit

Member Name: javeaphil
Product:
Donington Park Grand Prix Circuit
Date: 13/07/00, updated on 13/07/00 (52 review reads)
Rating:
Advantages: Good access/good viewpoints
Disadvantages: Pretty basic facilities
I had the opportunity of going to the British Motor Cycle Grand Prix at Donington on July 9.
I have only ever been to 2 other UK Motor Racing Circuits, Silverstone and Brands Hatch, and Donington compares favourably.
Access from the Motorway network is excellent, signeage is easy to follow and Policing/Stewarding immediately around the circiut is efficient.
Parking is easy and plentiful.
Circuit access is good but once inside there in little if any signeage as to facilities available, locations of Grandstands, seating or viewing points, basically its a free for all, except for VIPs and additional cost Grandstands.
Food opportunities are basic but fair value and acceptable.
There is little to protect you from the elements, and in this summer that is a major negative. The best dressed for the conditions were the Bikers in their leathers.
Motor Cycling, like Motor Racing, is now moving up-market
with "lifestyle" sponsors and huge TV investment, regrettably Donington has yet to make any investment in creature comforts to attract and satisfy the new fans the sponsors are trying to attract.
In conclusion, a good day out but plenty of scope for improvement for the paying customer.
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