How long is Donington Park track?

3.149 km
Donington Park

How much does it cost to track day?

Expect to pay about $200 for a day of lapping. Rules and requirements vary from club to club, so be sure to find out ahead of time what’s needed to lap your car. Some car clubs restrict events to their club’s make, or they have other restrictions, such as a roll-bar or hardtop requirement for convertibles.

Why did MotoGP leave Donington Park?

Donington Park has been forced to cancel this year’s British round of MotoGP due to the failure of Circuit of Wales (CoW) bosses to fulfil funding obligations. It resulted in CoW turning to Donington Park chiefs for assistance for this year, believing they would then be able to take up the running of the event.

What tier is Donington Park in?

Restrictions – Tier 3: Very High alert.

What is the bridge at Donington Park?

Dunlop bridge
Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans has bought Donington Park race track’s famous Dunlop bridge. The 30-year-old structure was sold during a racing memorabilia auction, for about £300, in aid of a Leicestershire charity. On his show, Evans said the bridge was a national landmark and appealed for help getting it from the track.

Do you need an MOT for track days?

Does my car need a valid MOT test certificate for a track day? Yes if you are driving to the venue! The car must be of a safe standard with no leaks and runs well but does not need to be ‘road legal’.

Is the Circuit of Wales going ahead?

The Circuit Of Wales wasn’t, isn’t and probably never will happen. At the end of June, it was finally announced that the Welsh Assembly would not be going ahead with funding for the circuit. Michael Carrick said of the Welsh Government: “They have not shared their concerns with us.

What happened to the Donington Collection?

The collection, which started in the 1960s, began to deplete in the 2000s. The museum closed permanently on 5 November 2018 and its large collection was either sold or loaned cars returned to their owners.

Is Castle Donington a nice place to live?

In spite of their problems, long-term resident Margaret Saffell, who has lived in Castle Donington for 82 years, says the village is ‘still a friendly, sociable and welcoming place, even if you are an East Winder. ‘

Does Castle Donington have a castle?

The castle at Castle Donington includes major earthworks and even though parts of the earthworks are backfilled, it is a good surviving example of a class of site not common in the county.

Where is Donington Park track in the Midlands?

Based to the south of both Derby and Nottingham, Donnington Park is conveniently located for those in the Midlands. The track is also just four miles from Junction 24 of the M1, making it perfectly suited to those coming from both London and the North.

Where do Supercar races take place at Donington Park?

If you would like to take your vehicle around the track, check out our Donington Park track days, using the Track Day Circuits link in the main menu. Most of the supercar driving events take place on the Donington Park Heritage Loop (also known as the East Midlands Heritage Circuit) so please follow the link to view the available packages.

How big is the circuit at Donington Park?

Now known as the Donington Grand Prix Exhibition, his classic car collection moved to the circuit soon after he purchased it, where it continues to grow. There are 2 circuit configurations at Donington Park, The 1.96 mile National and the 2.5 mile Grand Prix circuit. Donington has a Drive By Noise control system.

Do you get vouchers for track days at Donington?

Steeped in history and motorsport success, Donington is an experience not to miss. Our open Gift Vouchers give you the opportunity to pick a date for your track day at Donington Park which suits you, or you can also book directly onto a forthcoming date of your choice from our regularly updated Events Calendar.