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Circuit Info
Donington is the third of the big
players on the UK circuit scene along with Brands Hatch
and Silverstone. Thanks to owner and ultimate
enthusiast, Tom Wheatcroft, Donington even played host
to a Grand Prix in 1993. It was a memorable one too,
with Ayrton Senna taking perhaps his greatest ever
victory in appalling April conditions.
So Donington is another circuit where
following your GP heroes is a certainty. It's also one
of the best tracks in the UK. Undulating through rolling
fields it has character despite its open parkland
setting. It also has excellent facilities, not to
mention a challenging layout that is dominated by the
Craner Curves.
Magic moment
The Craner Curves is a sweeping
downhill right/left that will test your commitment like
no other. From the banking on either side it looks
almost benign, but from the cockpit it is surprisingly
tight particularly as you plunge downhill and line-up
for the lefthander in the shadow of the Spitfire
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