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Old 4 Nov 2011, 13:49 (Ref:2981465)   #1
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Donington - New Managing Director
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Christopher Tate is a 30+ year motorsport industry veteran, with a career which includes senior positions at Lola Cars International, the Elan Panoz group, and as a co-founder and director in the start-up and construction of Rockingham Motor Speedway. From 2004 to 2010, Tate also led the rapid growth of the Masters Historic Racing group, which is now the market leader in historic motorsport across Europe.

Tate said:- “I am truly delighted to have been entrusted with this challenging new task and wonderful heritage. Donington is about a driving passion, in every sense. Tom Wheatcroft was an inspiration to so many, and Kevin having decided last year to take back control, has put the same energy and drive into reviving this wonderful circuit. I’m a Donington fan; I was here on the original opening day back in 1977; I’ve raced here often, always extremely badly, and with the Masters Series, I was very proud to have organised the re-opening Revival Meeting on the first weekend in September 2010. Now there’s a great deal to do, but most of the pieces of the jigsaw are falling into place. I hope that every customer, from the top world professional series, to the club racer, the track day enthusiast, and every spectator will see and enjoy the steady programme of improvements we have planned. We all here aim to ensure that this great circuit remains the UK’s heart and soul of passionate, challenging motorsport”
http://www.donington-park.co.uk/news...ging-director/

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Old 4 Nov 2011, 20:30 (Ref:2981625)   #2
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Good news!!
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Old 5 Nov 2011, 00:22 (Ref:2981716)   #3
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Splendid news - somebody who really understands the business.
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Old 5 Nov 2011, 11:20 (Ref:2981838)   #4
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Very good news indeed.
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Old 5 Nov 2011, 19:09 (Ref:2982004)   #5
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My word. There was some talk about this at Silverstone today but nobody had seen the press release. It really is fantastic news. Here's to the future
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Old 5 Nov 2011, 21:54 (Ref:2982070)   #6
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All he needs now ( ) is lots of money to spend to get the old place up to scratch.

Now what sort of pig was that overhead?

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Old 5 Nov 2011, 22:08 (Ref:2982076)   #7
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Its good enough for me, it would be my number one UK club circuit choice even if I had to pee in an empty baked bean can, its all about the circuit which IMHO is and always will be the nuts!
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Yes it's good for me too but it would be better and please more people (some of whom actually pay to stand in mud) if the plans for improvement get delivered. It needs money spending and real attention to detail.

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Thats really good news I like Chris a lot!
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Splendid news - somebody who really understands the business.
At last!!,now perhaps Christopher really has got something to get his teeth into,we will see it managed properly.
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My best wishes to Christopher and given the backing sure he and Donington will do well. Look forward to racing there hopefully in 2012!
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Is this the Christopher Tate of Masters fame ?
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Is this the Christopher Tate of Masters fame ?
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tis indeed and well done to him and Donington
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