Circuits
Donington Park
Donington Park
Castle Donington
Derby
DE74 2RP
Tel: 01332 810048
Fax: 01332 850422
Website: www.donington-park.co.uk
Lap Record: 1m 30.899s
Lap Record Holder: Ryuichi Kiyonari, Honda
Directions:
Donington Park is at the heart of the Midlands, approximately eight miles south of Derby, at the hub of the major road network, within five miles of the M1 junction 23A/M42/A42, M1 junction 24/A6/A453 and M1 junction 24A/A50, and is adjacent to the East Midlands Airport. The nearest railway stations are: Derby and Loughborough - Midland Main Line services, London St. Pancras
Track Info:
Donington Park first opened its gates in 1931, initially for motorcycle racing and then two years later for car action. It was subsequently re-built and re-opened in 1977 and has staged the British Motorcycle Grand Prix annually since 1987. Donington Park motor racing circuit was the first permanent park circuit in England. Its 2.5 mile GP Ciruit presents 12 turns while on the shorter 1.957 mile National circuit you would encounter 10 turns. Among other accolades, Donington Park staged the first ever round of the World Superbike championship and is now one of Britain's most popular racing circuits, home of many exciting and prestigious events, including the British Motorcycle Grand Prix and World Superbikes and hosts the British Superbike Championship. In the past four years the circuit has been resurfaced, while the pit complex, race control, media building and timekeepers' offices have recently been completely rebuilt in a £5million development.
