World Series By Renault, Donington - a few pics

[Woody]

Guy's,

Went along to Donington today for the World Series day.
Had a pretty good day (apart from being charged £2.50 for a cup of 'fair trade' coffee......).
The place was rammed.
Managed to get a couple of decent shots.









Chris

[Ranger 6]

Woody said:

That's what I like to see - rally cars in their rightful place - at the front!

[Eifion]

I went too on Saturday, fantastic day out and all for free!

It's a long time since I've seen anything as quick as the World Series and to see all of those cars shooting down Craner curves was fantastic, bring back F1 to Donnington!

Was really busy but somehow I got in and out without any hold-ups (entrance J)-really well organised although I understand the main entrance was a touch busy. Will try to do both days next year.

[Dunit]

Went on saturday, Great event apart from being stuck on the M1 for Hour and Half in the jam to get in.
Waste of time getting tickets as you could walk straight in. Will try and spend all week end there next year and take own provisions as we paid £4.50 for one manky sausage and 12 chips.
Nice to hear some proper race engines.

[davyboy]

LOL.

Did you expect free food and drink as well

[TGAoW]

Avoid the Qs at Donnington and take the back road - in and out in 10 mins and a great day out in between - the Clio roll at Melbourne was a highlight too!

[Peter_1980]

Nearly 2 hours to get out of the car park wasnt a barrel of laughs on the sunday.

There all weekend, love the circuit - why can they bring F1 back to there? Is there a specific reason?

Oh, and damn the saftey car for appearing too often - more JCBs needed.

Cant argue with free though can you?

[FourWheelDrift]

Peter_1980 said:

There all weekend, love the circuit - why can they bring F1 back to there? Is there a specific reason?

You mean apart from the crappy facilities, more mud than Glastonbury when it rains and terrible access? Ignoring the back roads, not everyone approaches Donington from the South or west or knows the back roads, access from the M1 is dire. The only reason 1993 is remembered is the first lap and because it rained. But then after the 1st lap the race was just as boring as expected, only the multiple pit stops for different tyres was the excitement after Senna drove off into the distance. If it was dry there would be no overtaking it just doesn't suit an F1 car.

[Gashmaster]

Did anyone get any pics of the Lotus 98T going round the track??

[scissorhands83]

davyboy said:

LOL.

Did you expect free food and drink as well

YES a free weekend should be a free weekend (tight french barstwards!!)

matt

[stephen300o]

FourWheelDrift said:

Peter_1980 said:

There all weekend, love the circuit - why can they bring F1 back to there? Is there a specific reason?

You mean apart from the crappy facilities, more mud than Glastonbury when it rains and terrible access? Ignoring the back roads, not everyone approaches Donington from the South or west or knows the back roads, access from the M1 is dire. The only reason 1993 is remembered is the first lap and because it rained. But then after the 1st lap the race was just as boring as expected, only the multiple pit stops for different tyres was the excitement after Senna drove off into the distance. If it was dry there would be no overtaking it just doesn't suit an F1 car.

Also their "comedy" pit lane with steps

[Peter_1980]

stephen300o said:

FourWheelDrift said:

Peter_1980 said:

There all weekend, love the circuit - why can they bring F1 back to there? Is there a specific reason?

You mean apart from the crappy facilities, more mud than Glastonbury when it rains and terrible access? Ignoring the back roads, not everyone approaches Donington from the South or west or knows the back roads, access from the M1 is dire. The only reason 1993 is remembered is the first lap and because it rained. But then after the 1st lap the race was just as boring as expected, only the multiple pit stops for different tyres was the excitement after Senna drove off into the distance. If it was dry there would be no overtaking it just doesn't suit an F1 car.

Also their "comedy" pit lane with steps

Ah, maybe I should apply more forethought before making my suggestions! Are there equally obvious reasons Brands wouldn't make a great F1 circuit?

Edited by Peter_1980 on Wednesday 12th September 09:41