Donington GP

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (an4rew @ Jun 16 2008, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>how far are we talking from the carpark across the infield to schwantz curve?
Well, the circuit is just over 4km long, including the Melbourne loop, so across the infield from the bikepark ain't far. Less than 1km I'd guess.

Last few times I've been I've watched from up the bank midway between the Spitfire and the Spark Plug (it'll make sense when you get there) which is on the infield opposite the old hairpin. You get a good view of the riders coming from Hollywood, down the Craner Curves, through the Old Hairpin, under Starkeys and up the hill to McLeans.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (yamaka46 @ Jun 16 2008, 07:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Well, the circuit is just over 4km long, including the Melbourne loop, so across the infield from the bikepark ain't far. Less than 1km I'd guess.

Last few times I've been I've watched from up the bank midway between the Spitfire and the Spark Plug (it'll make sense when you get there) which is on the infield opposite the old hairpin. You get a good view of the riders coming from Hollywood, down the Craner Curves, through the Old Hairpin, under Starkeys and up the hill to McLeans.
yeah but it dont half get packed quick there

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (an4rew @ Jun 16 2008, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>how far are we talking from the carpark across the infield to schwantz curve?

Depends on were you park and were you enter the track.
You camping ?

Place a bet on who whinges first about there being chip fat on the circuit which is making it slippy cause on the download rock fest being there last weekend.

I leaving 7.30 friday morning, hope to be there for pm practice.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (roger-m @ Jun 16 2008, 07:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>yeah but it dont half get packed quick there
So get there early

I've found that if you get there before the motogp warmup starts it's not too bad TBH.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (yamaka46 @ Jun 16 2008, 09:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>So get there early

I've found that if you get there before the motogp warmup starts it's not too bad TBH.
i like to move about. i like to see the babes on the start grid and try and get back there for the finish.

The weather forecast dont look good for the Donington area over the weekend, l live about 40 mins drive away and the local forecast dont look good, .........lets hope they are wrong.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CaramaC @ Jun 17 2008, 03:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>The weather forecast dont look good for the Donnington area over the weekend, l live about 40 mins drive away and the local forecast dont look good, .........lets hope they are wrong.

what....sunny and hot?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ROCKGOD01 @ Jun 14 2008, 08:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I wish I could go so I can .... my pants to.


I used to .... my pants all the time when I was younger. It was fun. Wife made me stop.

Hi Guys,

Sorry been away fro a while i have been really really busy. Im off to Donnington tomrrow but have to call in at my mates to pick up my bday present - bloody cheek! So leaving mine at 8am and hopefully leaving Nottingham 10am if not before. So when is warm up and will i have a night mare trying to pitch my tent somewhere half decent? Never been to Donnington in fact its my first Motogp, been to cadwell 2x for BSB but thats it. Im getting excited and looking forward to taking rossi home with me on my birthday right after his race hahahah - like that will ever happen in a million years!

Anyone got any tips- i was planning on walking all around the track on all three days (sounds like that will be a bad idea) but maybe wander to a few close points whilst the main race is on on sunday - is this a completely stupid idea, is it a case of if you wanna see the race and not someone head then sit still and tight. Im taking my camera and i've ordered the fastest film jessops have now which is 800 apparently everything else is discontinued now because of digital - so im hoping i get a few decent shots.

Is there entertainment in the evenings and if so where ie is there a race hut thing like at cadwell?
So any tips / advice?

Hope everyone going enjoys the show

Friday, 20 June 2008
09:00 - 09:45 FP1 125cc
10:00 - 11:00 FP1 MotoGP
11:15 - 12:15 FP1 250cc

13:10 - 13:40 QP1 125cc
13:55 - 14:55 FP2 MotoGP
15:10 - 15:55 QP1 250cc

Saturday, 21 June 2008
09:00 - 09:45 FP2 125cc
10:00 - 11:00 FP3 MotoGP
11:15 - 12:15 FP2 250cc

13:10 - 13:40 QP2 125cc
13:55 - 14:55 QP MotoGP
15:10 - 15:55 QP2 250cc

Sunday, 22 June 2008
09:40 - 10:00 WUP 125cc
10:10 - 10:30 WUP 250cc
10:40 - 11:05 WUP MotoGP

12:00 Race 125cc
13:15 Race 250cc
15:00 Race MotoGP

Nice avatar

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (halfpint @ Jun 19 2008, 02:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Hi Guys,

Sorry been away fro a while i have been really really busy. Im off to Donnington tomrrow but have to call in at my mates to pick up my bday present - bloody cheek! So leaving mine at 8am and hopefully leaving Nottingham 10am if not before. So when is warm up and will i have a night mare trying to pitch my tent somewhere half decent? Never been to Donnington in fact its my first Motogp, been to cadwell 2x for BSB but thats it. Im getting excited and looking forward to taking rossi home with me on my birthday right after his race hahahah - like that will ever happen in a million years!

Anyone got any tips- i was planning on walking all around the track on all three days (sounds like that will be a bad idea) but maybe wander to a few close points whilst the main race is on on sunday - is this a completely stupid idea, is it a case of if you wanna see the race and not someone head then sit still and tight. Im taking my camera and i've ordered the fastest film jessops have now which is 800 apparently everything else is discontinued now because of digital - so im hoping i get a few decent shots.

Is there entertainment in the evenings and if so where ie is there a race hut thing like at cadwell?
So any tips / advice?

Hope everyone going enjoys the show
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Just make sure you avoid at all costs Crash's rendition of 'Don't stop believing'

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Arrabbiata1 @ Jun 19 2008, 02:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>3604SCF0302.JPG]

Just make sure you avoid at all costs Crash's rendition of 'Don't stop believing'

This dude is amazing at PR. He puts on concerts, great interviews, and backs it up on the track. Get this man a factory ride already. I mean, he must be selling bikes left and right.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SackWack @ Jun 19 2008, 10:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>This dude is amazing at PR. He puts on concerts, great interviews, and backs it up on the track. Get this man a factory ride already. I mean, he must be selling bikes left and right.
He's a genuine regular guy...and he really wants to deliver. Massive talent, huge self belief, but modest with it. Like Nicky, he's a real nice bloke and a real asset to the paddock.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Arrabbiata1 @ Jun 13 2008, 10:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>On the hill at Craners, outfield Redgate, Coppice infield 'mound' or at the Melbourne loop for desperate outbraking and sideways action - (does that happen anymore?). Failing all that, on the telly in the Redgate pub.

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That's buggered that up then;...although you can obtain a commanding view on raceday from the grandstand that's just been erected immediately behind where this shot was taken, (providing you are prepaired to pay the doubtless exorbitant fee, in addition to the extortionate ticket price race fans)

I'm getting my stuff together for tonight, i'm going for sat and sun

anyone know where this is with the tv, might be a good spot.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_jL7SuKs2I

To all you people going to Donnington over the weekend.
Have a great time and remember to keep up your fluids.
Amber one's that is.
It only comes around once a year so make the most of it.

Enjoy - I'm jealous. Several months until our GP.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (an4rew @ Jun 20 2008, 10:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I'm getting my stuff together for tonight, i'm going for sat and sun

anyone know where this is with the tv, might be a good spot.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_jL7SuKs2I


Looks like the straight heading down to the Melbourne Loop.

come on JT!!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (an4rew @ Jun 20 2008, 03:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I'm getting my stuff together for tonight, i'm going for sat and sun

anyone know where this is with the tv, might be a good spot.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_jL7SuKs2I

Dazza's right - it's halfway down towards the Melbourne loop. Dead easy to get to from the 'esses' entrance. Get a spot early though, because it's a very popular viewing area.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (bojuhl @ Jun 17 2008, 09:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I used to .... my pants all the time when I was younger. It was fun. Wife made me stop.
lol