Donington British MotoGP

In 1931, one of Britain's most popular racing circuits, Donington Park, was opened. Amongst MotoGP and British Superbike Championship, Donington park is also host to rounds of British Formula 3 Championship and the Le Mans series.

Originally the track was made for motorcycle racing only. However two years later, Fred Craner, a local garage owner, convinced the owners of Donington Hall to allow car racing . For this to be made possible the circuit had to be resurfaced and extended. The first Donington Grand Prix was held two years later, in 1935.

Following the closure of Donington Park during the second world war the circuit was rebuilt in 1977.

It wasn`t until 1987 that we had the pleasure of witnessing the first Motorcycle Grand Prix held at Donnington and will be able to continue to do so until 2009 when the Motogp contract is up for renewal.

Donington is made up of fast sweeping corners which interlink from one to the next. Unlike other circuits in the MotoGP this suits a smooth riding style, rather than out and out power and acceleration after heavy braking. The Melbourne loop section just before the pit straight was introduced in 1986, which is the only section that does require standing the bike on it's nose and powering out.

Circuit length : 4,02 m / 2.5 miles
Direction: Clockwise
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Circuit lap record:
1'27.676– Dani Pedrosa (2006)
Maximum speed record:
165.185km/h– Dani Pedrosa (2006)

Donington Photos MotoGP 2008

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