New Donington Park Pit Lane

[Sheila M]

The New Pit Lane at Donington Park was officially opened today by Jodie Marsh and Ron Haslam. Some of the Midlands Region Committee were in attendance, along with Eric Ridler, National Anorak Officer.

The new race control building is certainly very nice with potted plants, carpets and a lift!

I would point out to anyone who is planning to marshal in the pit lane this season that there are "ramps" between each set of two garages. If you stand at the entrance to the pit lane all you can see are yellow lines which look like demarcation lines between the different garages. However, if you stand at the bottom of the pit lane and look up towards the entrance, you can see that there are definite "steps". Hopefully at least one of the photographs shows this.

Also, for anyone marshalling in the pit lane, be warned that (today at least) there were NO foam extinguishers, only powder.

You may also want to be aware that the "top" gate into the paddock is extremely narrow, the space previously used for course cars etc having now been converted into garages.

I have taken some photographs of the new pit lane which are available to view here http://www.marshalspost.com/gallery/190.html#

If anyone has any comments or questions, please feel free to PM or e-mail me and I'll do my best to answer.

Sheila