Donington???

**shimmy** · 04-04-2009, 09:13 PM

what is happening there?

was there Friday and tunnel done but it has seriously encroached onto the run off area so much so that the race licence has only been very temporarily granted with yellow flags permanently waving McLeans to Coppice

and then rumours pf funders running home and no news from Donington when news expected end March

GP back to Silverstone or maybe abroad and Bernie gets his way

Donington loses racing licence over safety concerns

By ljh • April 2, 2009
Donington Park has had its racing licence taken away by the UK’s motorsports regulator after work to dig a tunnel under the track left an area between two crucial corners with insufficient run-off.
The Motor Sports Association (MSA), which functions as the British arm of the FIA, inspected the circuit following recent work to dig a tunnel under the track and dismantle the famous Dunlop bridge. It concluded that the area between Coppice and Macleans corners was no longer safe as a result.
However Donington’s motorcycle racing licence has been renewed by the Auto-Cycle Union, meaning two-wheel events will be able to go ahead.
According to the Derby Evening Telegraph, the MSA has granted a temporary licence - described as “a stay of execution” - and is negotiating with insurers to make sure this weekend’s classic racing events can go ahead.
But, the paper says, a spokesman has spoken of “no quick resolution” to the “substantial” problem.
He said talks were being held with Donington Park about exactly what work would need to be carried out.

**AlexGTT** · 04-04-2009, 11:10 PM

Always been serious doubts about this guy at Donington and if he doesn't pull this off the GP won't go back to Silverstone. Bernie is dead against that, so that means no British GP after 2010! It's a shocking situation.

**Andyk** · 05-04-2009, 07:30 AM

Alex is ritght there is no way it will be back at Silverstone....To be honest I'm not Silverstones biggest fan but it will be a real shame to lose the British GP.

Donny obviously have big plans but it most be costing a fortune and would imagine backers and starting to think it's not worth it especially in the current climate..

Posted before but for those in may be interested here is what they are trying to do.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7886964.stm

04-04-2009, 09:13 PM	#1
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	Donington??? what is happening there? was there Friday and tunnel done but it has seriously encroached onto the run off area so much so that the race licence has only been very temporarily granted with yellow flags permanently waving McLeans to Coppice and then rumours pf funders running home and no news from Donington when news expected end March GP back to Silverstone or maybe abroad and Bernie gets his way *Donington loses racing licence over safety concerns* By ljh • April 2, 2009 Donington Park has had its racing licence taken away by the UK’s motorsports regulator after work to dig a tunnel under the track left an area between two crucial corners with insufficient run-off. The Motor Sports Association (MSA), which functions as the British arm of the FIA, inspected the circuit following recent work to dig a tunnel under the track and dismantle the famous Dunlop bridge. It concluded that the area between Coppice and Macleans corners was no longer safe as a result. However Donington’s motorcycle racing licence has been renewed by the Auto-Cycle Union, meaning two-wheel events will be able to go ahead. According to the Derby Evening Telegraph, the MSA has granted a temporary licence - described as “a stay of execution” - and is negotiating with insurers to make sure this weekend’s classic racing events can go ahead. But, the paper says, a spokesman has spoken of “no quick resolution” to the “substantial” problem. He said talks were being held with Donington Park about exactly what work would need to be carried out.

04-04-2009, 11:10 PM	#2
AlexGTT CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 4,374 Casino cash: $8572	Always been serious doubts about this guy at Donington and if he doesn't pull this off the GP won't go back to Silverstone. Bernie is dead against that, so that means no British GP after 2010! It's a shocking situation. __________________ CSL Register Alcoholics Anonymous Group Leader & Businessman of the Year '93! www.earleyengineering.com

05-04-2009, 07:30 AM	#3
Andyk Driving it like I nicked it Space Invaders Champion! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chepstow Posts: 2,506 Casino cash: $3997	Alex is ritght there is no way it will be back at Silverstone....To be honest I'm not Silverstones biggest fan but it will be a real shame to lose the British GP. Donny obviously have big plans but it most be costing a fortune and would imagine backers and starting to think it's not worth it especially in the current climate.. Posted before but for those in may be interested here is what they are trying to do. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7886964.stm __________________ Last edited by Andyk; 05-04-2009 at 07:35 AM.