Donnington Park, National Circuit, advice please.
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There's a circuit guide at Lotus on Track - http://www.lotus-on-track.com/circuit_guide/doning...
I usually search for some in-car videos from similar cars to watch before I go somewhere new
And get some tuition early on the day
I usually search for some in-car videos from similar cars to watch before I go somewhere new
And get some tuition early on the day
mozzerS said:
There's a circuit guide at Lotus on Track - http://www.lotus-on-track.com/circuit_guide/doning...
I usually search for some in-car videos from similar cars to watch before I go somewhere new
And get some tuition early on the day
Great guide, thanks.I usually search for some in-car videos from similar cars to watch before I go somewhere new
And get some tuition early on the day
Jon
Donny gets seriously slippery when it's wet
I was told that it was because it's directly under the take off area from the airport, and the fumes from the jets leave a residue on the surface that becomes like ice when wet - how much truth there is in that rumour, I don't know, but having driven the track in the wet and dry I can tell you it's like ice when damp
If it helps, from what I've seen, most of the accidents are into the pit wall, so pay extra care on the exit of that corner
I was told that it was because it's directly under the take off area from the airport, and the fumes from the jets leave a residue on the surface that becomes like ice when wet - how much truth there is in that rumour, I don't know, but having driven the track in the wet and dry I can tell you it's like ice when damp
If it helps, from what I've seen, most of the accidents are into the pit wall, so pay extra care on the exit of that corner
Donny gets seriously slippery when it's wet
I was told that it was because it's directly under the take off area from the airport, and the fumes from the jets leave a residue on the surface that becomes like ice when wet - how much truth there is in that rumour, I don't know, but having driven the track in the wet and dry I can tell you it's like ice when damp
If it helps, from what I've seen, most of the accidents are into the pit wall, so pay extra care on the exit of that corner
I was told that it was because it's directly under the take off area from the airport, and the fumes from the jets leave a residue on the surface that becomes like ice when wet - how much truth there is in that rumour, I don't know, but having driven the track in the wet and dry I can tell you it's like ice when damp
If it helps, from what I've seen, most of the accidents are into the pit wall, so pay extra care on the exit of that corner
graeme4130 said:
Donny gets seriously slippery when it's wet
I was told that it was because it's directly under the take off area from the airport, and the fumes from the jets leave a residue on the surface that becomes like ice when wet - how much truth there is in that rumour, I don't know, but having driven the track in the wet and dry I can tell you it's like ice when damp
If it helps, from what I've seen, most of the accidents are into the pit wall, so pay extra care on the exit of that corner
Yep common mistake is to exit goddards wide, get on the grass, go sideways and then spin across the track into the pit wall.I was told that it was because it's directly under the take off area from the airport, and the fumes from the jets leave a residue on the surface that becomes like ice when wet - how much truth there is in that rumour, I don't know, but having driven the track in the wet and dry I can tell you it's like ice when damp
If it helps, from what I've seen, most of the accidents are into the pit wall, so pay extra care on the exit of that corner
It's a very technical circuit and the exit of one corner is the entry to another so stringing a quick lap together takes practice. Very rewarding when you get it right though.
craners are great and you can carry some serious speed through them which you need to carry through the old hair pin and up the hill.
boy said:
graeme4130 said:
If it helps, from what I've seen, most of the accidents are into the pit wall, so pay extra care on the exit of that corner
Yep common mistake is to exit goddards wide, get on the grass, go sideways and then spin across the track into the pit wall.Surprised theres been no mention of the dip after Hollywood.On your sighting lap have a look at the track going down into Craner.The dip is obvious, lift off in this section will unsettle the car with a possible spin (you can always rejoin just before the old bridge;) )
Donington was one of my favorite circuits in the UK and driven many very enjoyable races there.Its a great circuit thats not too difficult to learn.Redgate, late and very wide entry works quite well, if its at all damp, stay off the kerbs and enjoy it.
Donington was one of my favorite circuits in the UK and driven many very enjoyable races there.Its a great circuit thats not too difficult to learn.Redgate, late and very wide entry works quite well, if its at all damp, stay off the kerbs and enjoy it.
Entry from pits is into the braking zone for the first corner so some caution here is wise.
Craners are brilliant and the old hairpin requires a good stomping on the brakes if you have got the craners right.
Its a circuit that favours cornering speed rather than power. I find I can get into a really good flow once I and the car has warned up.
Just bring some clean indies for when your bravery allows you to take those craners full on. It's flat in my e30 325i and feels very light over the brow.
Craners are brilliant and the old hairpin requires a good stomping on the brakes if you have got the craners right.
Its a circuit that favours cornering speed rather than power. I find I can get into a really good flow once I and the car has warned up.
Just bring some clean indies for when your bravery allows you to take those craners full on. It's flat in my e30 325i and feels very light over the brow.
boxsey said:
shim said:
Right right left right left right right right/left gas
Excellent! Can you add braking point please? Craners are pretty much flat in the wet in mine (mx5 tho..), easy flat in the dry. The old 'hairpin' isn't, is more of a kink, Coppice is my bette-noir - over the crest, unsighted.
Oh, and it's slick as you like in the wet, but so are most circuits I've been to. It's not the planes, that's an old wives tale. I did find a river on the exit to hollywood once, that woke me up..
graeme4130 said:
If it helps, from what I've seen, most of the accidents are into the pit wall, so pay extra care on the exit of that corner
Since they moved goddards/roberts back 100 yards or so i don't think we've had a single car in the pit wall on a BaT day (30+ events per year for the last 3 years). it's certainly 90% less likely than it was before the changed the final chicane, i'd say.Jonny
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Edited by Big Al. on Friday 15th May 22:25
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