What happens now with Donington?

Ray · 18-Nov-2009, 16:03

The lease holders, Simon Gillett's merry band have gone bong.

No great surprise, they couldn't raise the ££££, and had no income from the cricuit as they'd dug part of it up.

Ray

Fordie · 18-Nov-2009, 16:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray

The lease holders, Simon Gillett's merry band have gone bong.

No great surprise, they couldn't raise the ££££, and had no income from the cricuit as they'd dug part of it up.

Ray

Lets have a whip round and put a bid in

4D

ChrisBushell · 18-Nov-2009, 16:38

Dont forget the fact that Tom Wheatcroft has also died, whichmeans it could be tied up in his estate for some time.

One wag this morning suggested that Bernie should come along with a few million to put it back to what it was - trouble is what would the conditions be?

Chef · 18-Nov-2009, 19:12

I reckon Palmer will buy it

I would if I was him & had his ££££

YMFB · 18-Nov-2009, 21:51

I dont suppose palmer has access to the £ right now either, banks are not likely to be helpful.

Chef · 19-Nov-2009, 12:48

Point taken but for a bargain basement price & with their assets I reckon they could put a deal together - maybe a joint venture.....

WeeJohnyB · 19-Nov-2009, 13:33

Local residents must be happy. Golf course? Airport extention? Great super moto/rally car tarmac/mud track at the moment no doubt. Someone will come up with some readies - they have to (please)

WeeJohnyB

Ray · 19-Nov-2009, 14:30

Not sure who is gonna take it on though. I wouldn't be so sure that Jonny Palmer's mob would want to rent it. They own Brands, Cadwell, Oulton and Snetterton (they have big plans for Snetterton) and a big autodrome at Bedford.

Donington

No Bike GP
No car GP

Jonny P's mob wouldn't pay for World superbikes at Brands this year so why would they take it on if it came with Donnington?

Other Issues

Whinging locals (noise surprisingly enough)
**** access for really big meetings, I know I've sat in the Queues.
Noisy neighbours, the airport.

I really hope it does open again some time in the not too distant future, a great circuit.

Not sure how the ownership is currently set up but maybe Tom's recent passing does make things a bit more complicated.

Ray

WeeJohnyB · 20-Nov-2009, 14:02

Whatever, will there be any racing or trackdays there in 2010?

WeeJohnyB

Davieravie · 21-Nov-2009, 01:22

What happens is that all these ideas of making money in a flash disappears.

Jeeezus, I had this credit bubble explained to me when i was 14 of an Uncle (ta very much for the yacht in Caribbean) anyone want to buy some RBS shares...much cheapness!!!

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18-Nov-2009, 16:03	#1
Ray Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,555 Join Date: May 2001 Location: North Yorkshire Mood: R U thinking what I'm thinking?......Oh dear! What happens now with Donington? The lease holders, Simon Gillett's merry band have gone bong. No great surprise, they couldn't raise the ££££, and had no income from the cricuit as they'd dug part of it up. Ray Reply

18-Nov-2009, 19:12	#4
Chef Registered Forum User Big Twin Bikes: 998S Chili trackbike,749R (corse kit), 748SPS Posts: 1,223 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Hove Mood: Flange - it's a state of mind.... I reckon Palmer will buy it I would if I was him & had his ££££ Reply

18-Nov-2009, 21:51	#5
YMFB Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Bikes: R1200RT F800GS. Hopefully another Ducati soon Posts: 2,526 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Salisbury I dont suppose palmer has access to the £ right now either, banks are not likely to be helpful. Reply

19-Nov-2009, 12:48	#6
Chef Registered Forum User Big Twin Bikes: 998S Chili trackbike,749R (corse kit), 748SPS Posts: 1,223 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Hove Mood: Flange - it's a state of mind.... Point taken but for a bargain basement price & with their assets I reckon they could put a deal together - maybe a joint venture..... Reply

19-Nov-2009, 13:33	#7
WeeJohnyB Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,993 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Herts Mood: Channel Swim is now a (bad) memory not a dream Local residents must be happy. Golf course? Airport extention? Great super moto/rally car tarmac/mud track at the moment no doubt. Someone will come up with some readies - they have to (please) WeeJohnyB Reply

20-Nov-2009, 14:02	#9
WeeJohnyB Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,993 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Herts Mood: Channel Swim is now a (bad) memory not a dream Whatever, will there be any racing or trackdays there in 2010? WeeJohnyB Reply

21-Nov-2009, 01:22	#10
Davieravie Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 799 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Auld Reekie Mood: Warmed up and ready to go What happens is that all these ideas of making money in a flash disappears. Jeeezus, I had this credit bubble explained to me when i was 14 of an Uncle (ta very much for the yacht in Caribbean) anyone want to buy some RBS shares...much cheapness!!! Reply