MOTOGP » Donington delighted with calendar slot

Biggest annoyance for me at Donny was that they wouldn't let you in the track near the campsite for the whole weekend, barring sunday of course. There were people at the gates so why not let people through? Felt like they were just doing it to wind people up. Instead had to walk all the way around to the main entrance! Gits! Although i will be going because i can't help myself....

Valencia was fabulous, parking was great, very little queuing, food wasn't too great tho' and coffee very expensive, but view of track was excellent and stewards very friendly!
Donington this year was a shambles, was waiting at entrance for Esses when some guy said other gates had opened and they weren't 'ready' nearly had a riot on their hands as people from other gates were getting to Esses spots, also they left up tents etc from night before so people could 'reserve' a spot, they've never done this before and it was totally unfair on us who queued from early hours.
They really need to work on their crowd facilities if F1 is going to stay there.

If you only go to one European MotoGP round in your life make it Jerez. The camping is rough and ready but who cares when you get a three day non-stop party in the sun with 130,000 other fans for about 80 Euros with reserved grandstand seats.

revsak, Valencia is the opposite of Donington - excellent organisation but mostly a go-kart track. It's worth a trip so long as you get tickets for a section that overlooks a decent part of the circuit - probably the section after turn one. And don't get seats too low down - you need some height to get a better view of the wider circuit, so probably about half way up the banking is good. Anyone else care to comment?

I've been to Donington and Phillip Island and Phillip Island is by fat the best.

I bet it rains. lol

Donnington is an awesome track but the organisation is crap!
I think I'm gonna skip Donnington & just do a European round instead. I went to Mugello last year & it was amazing, even tho it did piss it down half the time. I've heard that Valencia is a good one to do, apparently they get everyone out in an hour & half.
Has anyone been?

p.s Axis,

From what i have heard Brno is the best value across the board, whether it be tickets or the food and beer you buy..not to mention Czech beer is a great tipple Want to go next year but doubtful given my previous comment

I'm a bit gutted by this announcement as i always goto Brands for WSB and this will make it the weekend before Brands. It is expensive, especially when you camp from Thursday - Monday so it looks like i will be needing to save a couple of extra quid. Looks like (unless WSB change the Brand date) i'll be taking a fortnight off as it doesn't seem worth going back for a day or two just to take another 5 or 6 off

p.s. The going by motorway thing...i use em cos they get me there quickly, would love to have the time to go via the scenic route but sometimes (make that most of the time) i just don't have the time available to me.
Not long before Brands now though and i'm rather excited! Go #41!

Hopkins Fan, many thanks for the low down. Assen and Brno sound good, will get planning for next year I think.