GO-TO GUIDE
Best corner
The swooping and plunging downhill run to the Old Hairpin, combined with the challenging nature of the quick righthander, makes the corner a real challenge, both in a car and on a bike.
Best viewpoint
The grandstand at Hollywood provides a stunning vantage point with views extending across more than half the circuit, including the run to Redgate at the start of the lap; the fast blast through Hollywood and the Craner Curves; the Old Hairpin; and the dash up the hill to McLeans and Coppice.
Best spot for photography
There are numerous photographic highlights, but the banking around the circuit on the infield and the Craner Curves area are particularly good spots for budding snappers.
First time racing at Donington Park
As a novice racing driver at Donington Park, the excitement begins on the starting grid. The lights come on, you check you are in gear, and then panic drop the clutch, hoping not to spin the wheels as they go out. Redgate approaches fast, and you navigate through it, trying not to get squeezed onto the gravel, with cars colliding ahead and debris flying. The Craner Curves follow quickly, the car descending at full throttle, feeling the G-force as you swing left over the blind decent. Later, at the Esses, you are battling for position. It is tight, with barely enough room for two cars, but three squeeze through, sending two into the gravel while one just makes it out. It is a race to be the last to brake.
After the race, the buzz in Parc Fermé is unmatched, as you chat with fellow competitors about the battles for position, while also applauding those who passed you with daring moves. The rush of racing is unlike anything else.
Myles Eynon, Caterham Academy
Best place to eat
The Garage 39 cafe, restaurant and bar is known as one of the best catering facilities of its type at a UK motorsport venue, with superb food and spacious seating areas. It also has an ex-Justin Wilson IndyCar on display, plus TV screens showing live timing and track action and is open during all race meetings, frequently late into the evenings at major events.
Family fun
Most major events feature additional attractions including funfairs and car display areas, shopping areas and plenty more. The circuit’ s close proximity to East Midlands Airport offers plenty of plane spotting opportunities too!
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Revolution- April 2025