National Day 2007
06-01-2007, 12:09 AM
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In principle, I don't mind the move, but IMO, the track is dull as fuck.
Donnington provided a good combination between awesome circuit, and good spectating.
Hopefully if it is to be at Rockingham, the price of the track passes will be reflected in the switch to what is a lesser venue in many respects. Sadly, I fear it wont, and the club will still be charging inflated prices for what is supposed to be a subsidised day.
Donnington provided a good combination between awesome circuit, and good spectating.
Hopefully if it is to be at Rockingham, the price of the track passes will be reflected in the switch to what is a lesser venue in many respects. Sadly, I fear it wont, and the club will still be charging inflated prices for what is supposed to be a subsidised day.
06-01-2007, 07:34 AM
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Hopefully if it is to be at Rockingham, the price of the track passes will be reflected in the switch to what is a lesser venue in many respects.
feel free to name them?
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06-01-2007, 09:09 AM
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I think it will be good as a change can be good, also if they had gone to donny and payed Ł50k for it and the club had a bad year again that could be the club about gone and that whould mean no more National day and club shows then what do we do ?????
I think the club has got something special planed for national day this year which should be good and iam shure we will all turn up as norm because it is still the best show
I think the club has got something special planed for national day this year which should be good and iam shure we will all turn up as norm because it is still the best show
06-01-2007, 09:28 AM
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they are holding the ford saloon race there in the afternoon
track time i beleive will be untill early afternoon but very cheap compared to donnington under Ł100!
this is worth a try going somwhere new
track time i beleive will be untill early afternoon but very cheap compared to donnington under Ł100!
this is worth a try going somwhere new
06-01-2007, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by martinrs500labatts
they are holding the ford saloon race there in the afternoon
track time i beleive will be untill early afternoon but very cheap compared to donnington under Ł100!
this is worth a try going somwhere new
track time i beleive will be untill early afternoon but very cheap compared to donnington under Ł100!
this is worth a try going somwhere new
cool martin that sounds good
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06-01-2007, 10:08 AM
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another problem with donnington was they would not give the club two noice days
so the ford saloon race could not take place there, also no where to park them!
donnington does not have enough hard standing,
all these problems and the fact the the brscc help pay for rockingham as they are racing there, means everyones a winner,
lets see if the club can fill the 80 acres up!
so the ford saloon race could not take place there, also no where to park them!
donnington does not have enough hard standing,
all these problems and the fact the the brscc help pay for rockingham as they are racing there, means everyones a winner,
lets see if the club can fill the 80 acres up!
06-01-2007, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by martinrs500labatts
they are holding the ford saloon race there in the afternoon
track time i beleive will be untill early afternoon but very cheap compared to donnington under Ł100!
this is worth a try going somwhere new
track time i beleive will be untill early afternoon but very cheap compared to donnington under Ł100!
this is worth a try going somwhere new
06-01-2007, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by martinrs500labatts
they are holding the ford saloon race there in the afternoon
track time i beleive will be untill early afternoon but very cheap compared to donnington under Ł100!
this is worth a try going somwhere new
track time i beleive will be untill early afternoon but very cheap compared to donnington under Ł100!
this is worth a try going somwhere new
06-01-2007, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by COMEDY DAN
Originally Posted by Mr S1
Where is Rockingham ?
Few mile from Corby, which is 20 mle from Pod.
seems ok to me as it is only 10 mins up the road from me
well if people get stuck for accomadation i will mattress my living room out and we can have a passionford sleep over
which dan has done many of times
06-01-2007, 11:04 AM
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so will there be camping then like at donnington or will people have to find somewhere? and hopefully if it all works out will get the norweigen cars back over
06-01-2007, 11:31 AM
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i think its a good move its huge so more cars will be able to get on stands and imo its a lot safer
so does anyone know if its any cheaper?
so does anyone know if its any cheaper?
06-01-2007, 02:06 PM
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anybody know what the noise lmit is there?
06-01-2007, 04:44 PM
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Hi Micky
i know we all love donnigton ,great circuit , but atleast we have still got a track day at Rockingham , i have been there but never drove on the circuit it will be intresting because its something different
look on the bright side it's still a day out
marco
i know we all love donnigton ,great circuit , but atleast we have still got a track day at Rockingham , i have been there but never drove on the circuit it will be intresting because its something different
look on the bright side it's still a day out
marco
06-01-2007, 05:09 PM
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just to let people know rockingham is only about 30-45mins away from donnington.if using the m1 just jump on the a14 and head to corby,not to bad to find.
06-01-2007, 05:12 PM
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Re: rock
Originally Posted by daveselwood
any one got a postcode for this place so i can see how far it is away from my house as donnington is only 2 hrs away
Rockingham Raceway
Mitchell Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 5AF
Tel. +44 (0)870 7522240
Fax. +44 (0)870 7522236
06-01-2007, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by marco polo
Hi Micky
i know we all love donnigton ,great circuit , but atleast we have still got a track day at Rockingham , i have been there but never drove on the circuit it will be intresting because its something different
look on the bright side it's still a day out
marco
i know we all love donnigton ,great circuit , but atleast we have still got a track day at Rockingham , i have been there but never drove on the circuit it will be intresting because its something different
look on the bright side it's still a day out
marco
Same here
06-01-2007, 06:00 PM
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as already said security cost alone was Ł15000 last year at donny
rockingham can offer the complete event EVERYTHING for Ł15000 from what i can remember at the agm.
simple maths on this matter means rockingham is far more appealing.
imo donny has had its fair go at raping the rsoc and i welcome the decission from the commitee to switch venue.
if its crap, then they have to look for somewhere else, but its bound to have teathing problems.....
be interesting to see what the admission and track time costs are.
rockingham can offer the complete event EVERYTHING for Ł15000 from what i can remember at the agm.
simple maths on this matter means rockingham is far more appealing.
imo donny has had its fair go at raping the rsoc and i welcome the decission from the commitee to switch venue.
if its crap, then they have to look for somewhere else, but its bound to have teathing problems.....
be interesting to see what the admission and track time costs are.
06-01-2007, 06:37 PM
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rockingham is clean and tidy no mud touch wood no cars getting nicked 
hope they use the track they used at the end of time attack would love to see Gareth Lloyd going full chat along it again 
only thing isnt it near Corby (which im sure is a pretty damn dodgy area)
touch wood no cars getting nicked hope they use the track they used at the end of time attack
would love to see Gareth Lloyd going full chat along it again only thing isnt it near Corby (which im sure is a pretty damn dodgy area)
06-01-2007, 06:45 PM
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corby is a bit dodge but as i remember not for thieft,its populated by the scots due to the old iron(steel)works.very friendly but please dont upset them.
not a place to go clubbing if your staying the night.
not a place to go clubbing if your staying the night.
06-01-2007, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by the youth
Originally Posted by RichardPON
Hopefully if it is to be at Rockingham, the price of the track passes will be reflected in the switch to what is a lesser venue in many respects.
feel free to name them?
Steve
Donnington is a former GP circuit with full National rating, with history and heritage.
Rockingham is an enlarged go-kart track.
06-01-2007, 07:42 PM
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rockingham is a far superior facility to donny people wen u sit up top in the grandstand the view is of the whole track awsome..rockingham is a monster venue and might make the show look real small but i guess we will all see.the only reason people might not go is if they only go donny for the track.the rest of the venue is top notch people and well away from any housing estates and not far from mcdonalds
06-01-2007, 08:00 PM
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yes i do to still own 3 karts and like you have raced most circuits across the country
you stated donno is a great circuit (which it is) and stated rocko like a 'go kart' track? what did you mean by this? thsats its tooo small and to tight? or just 'shit'?
you stated donno is a great circuit (which it is) and stated rocko like a 'go kart' track? what did you mean by this? thsats its tooo small and to tight? or just 'shit'?
06-01-2007, 08:06 PM
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Pics of your karts then...... would love to see em. Where and when have you raced? What class?
Rockingham, banked circuit aside is flat and dull. Some very tight turns, and couldn't be futher from Donno if you tried. Donnington has some amazing height and camber changes, and has a good combination of everything. Even Bedford is more exciting than Rockingham, and that's largely in part to the speed of some corners and the technicality of the place...
Rockingham, banked circuit aside is flat and dull. Some very tight turns, and couldn't be futher from Donno if you tried. Donnington has some amazing height and camber changes, and has a good combination of everything. Even Bedford is more exciting than Rockingham, and that's largely in part to the speed of some corners and the technicality of the place...