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Welcome to the DPRAC website. Here you can find out about the club, what the benefits are when you join and see what the club does to support the circuit. You can also learn about the history of the club and some of the trophy's that the DPRAC presents. The website also can keep you up to date with the latest goings on around Donington and within the club itself. Just click "Club News" in the left hand menu. As you are all more than likely aware, Tom Wheatcroft, the DPRAC President has sadly passed away. All of our thoughts are with Tom's family at this time and we would like to pass on all of the DPRAC's members condolences. **** The Donington Park AGM is on 29th November 2009 has now changed venues as the Donington Motor Museum is closed due to the administration of DVL. The AGM is now being held in the paddock suite. Please come to the paddock gate where you will be given directions. The Paddock Suite is the large suite in the centre of the paddock to the right of the tunnel to the infield. DPRAC comittee members will be on hand to direct members appropiately. We are sorry for any inconvience caused as the DPRAC was informed of this change on Friday 27th Novemeber. ****
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The Donington Park Racing Association Club was formed in 1973 to support Tom Wheatcroft's campaign to bring back motor racing to Britain's first road racing circuit, Donington Park, which had been host to the famous 1937 and 1938 Grand Prix events. During the war Donington was used by the War Office as a vehicle depot and was finally abandoned in 1956. Following his purchase of the circuit, Tom faced strong opposition from the local community and authorities, which prompted the formation of the Club by those who wanted to see motor racing return to Donington Park once more. |
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Tom finally achieved his goal in 1977, but, rather than simply disbanding, the members decided that the DPRAC should live on in the form of an independent supporters' club, run by the members themselves through an elected committee. Nowadays club members organise and take part in a number of activities, such as the Summer Evening event where members are able to drive or ride their own cars and bikes around the circuit. Members also enjoy a number of discounts and concessions, for example free entry on selected racedays, discounts on other circuit activities such as racing tuition, and reductions at some local businesses. |
The club did have an enclosure near McCleans corner, but was moved to it's current location, in-between Redgate and the start of the Craner Curves which gives an excellent view. The club has a fenced off enclosure for use by it's members only. Situated within the enclosure, a grandstand also gives members a chance enjoy the racing while relaxing |
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There is also a picnic area with 5 seating area's which can be used in the summer season. There are toilet facilities and a refreshments cabin which serves tea, coffee, soft drinks and several snacks. There is also a cabin for use when the weather is not quite as good and for a more leisurely sit down, |
This website was designed by Richard Cox 2007 The site is maintained be Richard Cox and Nick Wade Most of the content and some design features were written or designed by Mick Wiseman Please feel free to send any comment, questions or possible changes/additions to: |
