Donington close to rescue deal
Added on Thursday, May 27th, 2010 by Carole Nash Editor | No Comments
Donington close to rescue deal
Donington Park owner Kevin Wheatcroft has agreed a deal in principle that could save the East Midlands circuit and see cars and bikes racing down the famous Craner Curves once again.
Donington has been out of use since the British MotoGP last season after a £135m development to make the circuit capable of hosting F1 fell through, plunging circuit promoter Donington Ventures Leisure Ltd into administration and leaving the race circuit in a state of disrepair.
Since then, no events have been held at the venue but the Wheatcroft family, who bought back the circuit from DVLL, claim that they have agreed a deal in principle with Worcestershire-based Adroit Group for a 25-year lease that could see racing return to the famous venue.
“We are particularly pleased that after a long interview process we feel we have found the right people to move Donington forward into a new and exciting future,” said Wheatcroft. “Adroit impressed us from the first time we met them and we have every confidence in their ability and vision for Donington.”
Overhaul Managing director of Adroit Group David Broome stated his desire to restore Donington Park to “a world-class standard”, adding: “The entire site needs attention, whilst much of it will require a total overhaul. That is from the track itself to the medical centre, hospitality suites, phone, radio and PA systems, IT systems, CCTV and general ground work. There is no magic wand, but through a calm, cautious, credible and sensible approach we know we have the experience, expertise and absolute commitment to bring the glory years back to Donington.
“There is a ‘Save Donington’ Facebook site with 14,500 members. I’m looking forward to welcoming every one of those enthusiasts to a ‘Donington is Saved’ group. The racing world needs to see Donington put back on its feet, and that is exactly what we are going to do.”
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