British Superbikes
Donington Park Round 12
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Opened first time around in 1931 for motorcycle races and two years later for car action, staged Grands Prix for both bikes and cars in the pre-war era. The circuit was subsequently re-built and re-opened in 1977 and has staged the British Motorcycle Grand Prix annually since 1987. In the past three years, the circuit has been resurfaced, while the pit complex, race control and media office was completely rebuilt in a £5million development. 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 stations are Derby and Lghborough. Race Track Details Creation date 1931 First SuperBike GP Grand Prix held Spectactor capacity Race Date May 26 2008 |
Donington Park  Address Donington Park Donington Park Leisure Ltd Donington Park Castle Donington Derby DE74 2RP Telephone 01332 810048 Fax 01332 850422 |
Map and Route Finder Directions and route plan will be displayed on the google maps pages, from here you can print, email and save the map. Donington Park All Time Records Track length 4.023 kilometres (2.5 miles) Number of laps Number of corners 12 Corner Radius Pole Position Maximum Slope Finish Line Length Best lap Gregorio Lavilla, Ducati, 1m 31.243s, 98.63mph, 09/04/06 Record Pole |
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