Donington Park BTCC circuit guide
Back in 1931 a local garage owner named Fred Craner persuaded a farmer to let him stage motorcycle races on the private roads on the estate. The circuit was requisitioned by the army during the second world war and saw no racing until 1977 when Tom Wheatcroft purchased the land. Donington Park is one of the easiest venues to reach, situated just off the M1 and right next to East Midlands Airport. A must for any visitor is the Grand Prix Collection, the largest display of F1 machinery in the world. Directions by road From the South via the M1 : Leave the M1 at junction 23A following the signs to East Midland Airport (A453) and tourist signs for Donington. From the North via the M1 : Leave the M1 at junction 24 and then follow signs for the airport and then Donington. From the South West via the M5 and M40 to the M42 : From the M5 join the M42 at Junction 4A. From the M40 join the M42 northbound at junction 3A. Exit the A42 at junction 14, following the signs for the airport and Donington onto the A453. Clearly signposted from here. From the North via the M6 : Leave the M6 at junction 15, heading from Stoke-on-Trent and the Uttoxeter (A50 Bypass). Once onto the A50, continue right through following the signs to Uttoxeter/Derby and later picking up the signs for the M1. Leave the A50 at the junction signposted Donington, Long Eaton and Shardlow. Follow exit off the roundabout signposted Castle Donington and Donington Park. Continue through Castle Donington village and it is clearly signposted from there. Click here for map and driving directions from Google. Public transport Nearest rail stations: Derby or Loughborough. Bus routes: From Nottingham use the Skylink service to East Midlands Airport – from either Loughborough or Derby take buses to either Castle Donington or East Midlands Airport Need a guesthouse, campsite or hotel near Donington? See our NEW accommodation directory. Advertise your hotel / B&B / campsite free of charge! Contact Details
Donington Park Castle Donington Derby DE74 2RP Tel: 01332 810048 Fax: 01332 850422 Web: www.donington-park.co.uk |
Donington is a cracking circuit which holds a lot of good memories for me. The great thing is that you can overtake just about anywhere by hook or by crook!
