Brands Hatch (....again!)

[Sparky]

I don't wanna start with the 'told you so's', but;

From F1 News;

Brands Hatch is on the way to becoming the venue for the British Grand Prix again.

Brands Hatch Leisure Group obtained the rights last year to host the British Grand Prix from 2002 onwards. However, the Brands Hatch circuit and surroundings need to be improved to meet FIA standards, and these changes required an application for permission to develop the surrounding land.

Brands Hatch have received the backing of Kent County Council, as the council voted 15 to three in favour of developing the circuit.

Sevenoaks Council are set to meet tomorrow, and another vote in favour of the plans would see the circuit being developed to host the 2002 British Grand Prix.

This comes just days after the current British Grand Prix host, Silverstone, received a warning that the race could disappear from the Formula One calendar if the problems at this year's event were likely to occur again.

My friend 'in the know' describes progress at BHL to be like the action of a Swan on water; Calm and serenity above, furious paddling and effort unseen below! These guys are determined.

[Minardi fan]

Oh goody... Look out for another Mickey Mouse track come 2002. Zzzzzzzzz.

[Marshal]

It looks like Bernie's sponsorship of Sevenoakes Council paid off then. The real shame must be another great track is going to be ruined for the sake of modern Formula 1. Still, it ain't over till the fat lady sings, or in this case the Deputy Prime Minister, as he still has to approve the decision.

[Sparky]

Andy H has the latest information Trackside ...

http://tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=2628

So it's down to John 'Two-Jags' Prescott, Huh? Is he a motorsport fan, anyone know?

[TimD]

Last time he was at the GP, he told everyone he was delighted to have been introduced to DAMIAN Hill.

Says it all, really.

[Sparky]

I remember that driver.. No. 666 wasn't it?