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Starkeys parking at donnington
Posted: Apr 23rd, '19, 13:03
by CBRandy
Hi all.
Thinking of going to donnington for bsb end may and was wondering what's the viewing like at starkeys.
Cheers
Andy
Re: Starkeys parking at donnington
Posted: Apr 23rd, '19, 14:02
by billinom8s
Sorry, can't halp ya. Only been to Donny twice and both times i was on the track.
MIght be worth sending goatpants a pm as he tends to go to all the race meets.
Re: Starkeys parking at donnington
Posted: Apr 23rd, '19, 14:28
by CBRandy
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billinom8s wrote: ↑Apr 23rd, '19, 14:02
Sorry, can't halp ya. Only been to Donny twice and both times i was on the track.
MIght be worth sending goatpants a pm as he tends to go to all the race meets.
Re: Starkeys parking at donnington
Posted: Apr 24th, '19, 12:48
by Scotty
Starkeys viewing isn't too bad tbh, you can see them coming down Craner Curves and round the old Hairpin but then they'll vanish beneath the bridge. If you go on the infield you can see Craner, Starkeys, Schwantz and McLeans and a bit of the run up to Coppice.
Why is this thread asking about parking at Starkeys? You can't park anywhere near it!
Be prepared to spend ages queuing to get out of wherever you're parked, the circuit empties onto one single carriageway road
The people shouting that the GP should return there conveniently overlook that little aspect of the day.. in 2004 a mate of mine from Leicester spent a total of 7 hours queuing to get in and out of Donington for MotoGP. Why not go on a bike? people asked... well, it's a bit difficult to take your family on a bike...
Re: Starkeys parking at donnington
Posted: Apr 24th, '19, 15:46
by CBRandy
Scotty wrote: ↑Apr 24th, '19, 12:48
Starkeys viewing isn't too bad tbh, you can see them coming down Craner Curves and round the old Hairpin but then they'll vanish beneath the bridge. If you go on the infield you can see Craner, Starkeys, Schwantz and McLeans and a bit of the run up to Coppice.
Why is this thread asking about parking at Starkeys? You can't park anywhere near it!
Be prepared to spend ages queuing to get out of wherever you're parked, the circuit empties onto one single carriageway road
The people shouting that the GP should return there conveniently overlook that little aspect of the day.. in 2004 a mate of mine from Leicester spent a total of 7 hours queuing to get in and out of Donington for MotoGP. Why not go on a bike? people asked... well, it's a bit difficult to take your family on a bike...
The thread is asking about parking at starkeys as for bsb in may.the starkeys viewing area is open £10 to park there.also I've just bought my tickets and starkeys car pass
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Re: Starkeys parking at donnington
Posted: Apr 27th, '19, 11:43
by R6 STU
I was also in the carpark for 7 hours! Soaked to the bone as well.
We like foggy's esses as a few passes, [censored] ups and spinning it out but I believe it's the National circuit.
Personally I don't think there's any bad spots, just all slightly different. Watching a Ducati's wheel fall off at goddards, carnage at redgate, looking down towards crainers and the old hairpin from the infield. Even where the dunlop bridge used to be was good.
Re: Starkeys parking at donnington
Posted: Apr 27th, '19, 11:49
by R6 STU
I've never done it in the car at starkeys though so let us know what it is like.
Re: Starkeys parking at donnington
Posted: May 26th, '19, 08:00
by CBRandy
Here now.right at front and a cracking view of craner curves.old hairpin and starkeys
Re: Starkeys parking at donnington
Posted: May 26th, '19, 08:28
by R6 STU
Be alright when the rain comes in
Re: Starkeys parking at donnington
Posted: May 26th, '19, 08:55
by billinom8s
Don't forget the photos.
Re: Starkeys parking at donnington
Posted: May 27th, '19, 10:40
by CBRandy
R6 STU wrote: ↑May 26th, '19, 08:28
Be alright when the rain comes in
One sharp shower.all bsb races was dry
Re: Starkeys parking at donnington
Posted: May 27th, '19, 10:53
by R6 STU
I got piss wet sat on the infield when the Ducati's were racing yet still managed to get sun burnt.
Re: Starkeys parking at donnington
Posted: May 27th, '19, 14:45
by CBRandy
R6 STU wrote: ↑May 27th, '19, 10:53
I got piss wet sat on the infield when the Ducati's were racing yet still managed to get sun burnt.
Was a good day had 2 nights at premier inn so made a weekend of it.back there again in July for world superbikes.then thruxton and donny again in October for bsb
Re: Starkeys parking at donnington
Posted: May 29th, '19, 20:53
by menzies3032
Having recently done Donnington on a track day just before BSB thinking of heading back for WSB as what a fantastic place.
Re: Starkeys parking at donnington
Posted: May 29th, '19, 20:56
by R6 STU
Took me ages to get foggys esses right.
Turns out you just got to aim for the kerbs and pin it.