Donington Park WorldSBK: Important spectator information for this weekend

Donington Park WorldSBK: Important spectator information for this weekend

11 July 2024

Donington Park WorldSBK: Important spectator information for this weekend

11 July 2024

The only UK round of the Motul FIM Superbike World Championship takes place at Donington Park this weekend (12-14 July), with many of the world’s leading superbike contenders set to do battle. If you’re coming along, this weekend, here is all the information you need to know to make the most of your visit.

Timetable
Click here to download a timetable for this weekend's event.


Venue Map
Click here to download a map of the venue for the event.


Tickets
Advance ticket sales have now ended. Additional tickets will be available upon arrival at the venue. Click here for more details.


Children aged under 13 are admitted free all weekend.


If you have chosen to have tickets posted you will need to bring the originals to the circuit as copies and receipts are not accepted.


All advance tickets have now been dispatched and were sent by either Recorded or Special Delivery, meaning a signature is required. If you haven't received them, contact us urgently during midweek office hours at [email protected] .


Print-at-home/e-tickets tickets are emailed on the day of purchase. If you haven't received yours, login to your MSV account to access them - your order confirmation email will not gain you admission to the venue. All e-tickets can be printed or scanned from a mobile device.


Please have your tickets separated before arriving at the gate.


Gate opening times
Public admission to the circuit is from 7.30am on all three days.


How to get here
Please click here for directions to the venue.

 

Camping 
The campsites will open at midday on Thursday 11 July and will close at midday on Monday 15 July. Facilities will be provided in full during this time.


Please click here to view important information.


Please click here to view a map of the campsites.


Please note that both campsites are sold out and additional pitches are not available for purchase.

 

If you already have a camping pitch and simply require additional camping tickets, these will be available to buy when you arrive at the venue at full price.

 

Evening entertainment will be provided on the Infield campsite - see further below for details.


Parking
You will be directed to our Main Entrance (near the paddock) on arrival, but should this become congested we will direct you to alternative entrances. All public parking is free of charge.


Disabled parking
Blue badge holders are welcome to park at the dedicated disabled viewing area at Coppice corner, accessed via Coppice Gate. A dedicated disabled viewing suite will be open throughout the weekend too, at Lower Redgate. Additional parking is available at the Heritage Loop with a shuttle buggy transfer to the circuit. Please follow signs for hospitality parking to take advantage of this service.


Please speak to a member of security or a steward upon arrival at the main entrance, who will direct you to the relevant parking area.

 

Helmet and leather storage
There will be a chargeable helmet and leather park located in the Tarmac Lake, by the entrance gate to the paddock. Fees per day are £3 per helmet or single item (in black bag) and £10 for full gear/multiple items (in green bag).

 

Starkey's parking
The Starkey's Parking area overlooking the Old Hairpin has sold out across the weekend. If you have booked Starkey’s Parking, everyone in the vehicle requires a valid venue entry ticket. You will be directed to the parking area through Coppice Gate by security and stewards upon arrival at the venue.


Pit Walk - SOLD OUT
This weekend’s pit walks are now sold out.


Pre-purchasers will need to go to our Megastore (opposite Garage 39) to exchange their Pit Walk tickets for wristbands on the day and join the queue no later than 30 minutes prior to the advertised start time. Pit walk joining instructions will be provided upon receipt of the wristband.


The pit walks are for valid pass holders only, and are completely sold out on both days.


Food and drink
The Garage 39 café, bar and restaurant in the heart of the paddock will be open throughout the event, with a wide range of food, drinks and refreshments on offer. Garage 39 will open from 7.30am until 11pm on Thursday to Saturday, and from 7.30am until an hour after racing concludes on Sunday. Other mobile outlets will be open around the circuit in the most popular viewing areas.


Trade stands
An extensive trade village will be in operation all weekend in the paddock, with the official WorldSBK and BSB merchandise units selling championship rider and team wear, to chairs, pictures, wet weather garments, umbrellas, bike accessories and cleaning products.


Infield access
Access to the infield viewing areas this weekend will be via the spectator tunnels in the paddock (at the side of Garage 39), the Esses and Coppice.


Grandstand seats
Grandstand seating at the Hollywood stand has sold out on Sunday but a limited number are available on Saturday priced at £20 per person.

 

Tickets can be purchased from the grandstand directly, or from the Megastore opposite Garage 39.
Hollywood grandstand will be open free of charge on Friday on a first-come first-served basis.


Big screens  
You won't miss any of the international action on Sunday thanks to our big TV screens at Hollywood corner, the infield facing Starkey’s, and another screen facing the campsite and infield viewing area. Two screens will also be in operation during Saturday.


Weekend entertainment and Paddock Show
The lively Paddock Show will be open to all spectators from Friday morning onwards, featuring rider interviews, special guest appearances, plenty of banter and lots of family fun. Click here  to download the provisional schedule.


The Paddock Show includes the SuperShow from 16.55 on Saturday, which features a Two Wheels for Life charity auction and concert, meet and greets and further live music. Another auction and fan concert will take place on Friday at 17.45.


The Fan Zone, next to the Paddock Show will allow fans to get up close and personal to the podium celebrations and Victory Lane, and also has displays and shops. This will be in operation from Friday onwards.


In addition, there’s live music on the infield campsite on Friday and Saturday evenings, with the following bands playing: 


FRIDAY
Iron Tyger 19:00
Dr Spork 21:15


SATURDAY
One Eyed Dog 19:00
Hells Bells 21:15 


Click here for full campsite music information.


Further family entertainment can be found on the infield including axe throwing and archery, plus a fairground (individual charges apply) plus Ducati and VJMC display areas.


Radio Donington 94.3FM
Radio Donington will be broadcasting live commentary, interviews and spectator information throughout the weekend from 7am to 7pm on all three days. Earpiece radios will be on sale at the Donington Park Megastore for £12 as well as from the grandstands.

 

Gazebos and other structures
You are welcome to bring small, open fronted tents and other small outdoor structures (without sides) to general spectator areas, but we reserve the right to take down larger gazebos and other similar temporary structures if we consider them dangerous, or they obscure the views of others. Please be considerate to those around you and speak to a member of staff if you have any concerns.


Here to help
Excellent customer service is important to us, and all our staff are trained to help you make the most of your visit to the circuit. Whether you need assistance to find a lost child or to locate a disabled toilet, please ask one of the many uniformed staff you will see throughout the venue.

 

Security
The safety and security of all our visitors is paramount, so please be aware you may be subject to bag searches and security checks at our venue. We would also politely ask, as an additional security measure, that you put luggage tags on all of your bags detailing your name and mobile number, so that it can be easily identified. Please do not leave your bag or personal belongings unattended at any time.

 

No dogs/animals permitted on site
No animals are permitted anywhere on site, with the exception of guide/assistance dogs. Please contact our call centre on 0344 225 4422 or email [email protected] during office opening times to advise if you will be bringing a guide/assistance dog.


Scooters/bicycles - prohibited in public areas
Please note that use of personal two-wheeled vehicles, including scooters, e-scooters and bicycles is strictly prohibited within public areas of the venue.

 

Please respect our neighbours
We kindly ask that all ticketholders driving to the circuit this weekend drive or ride carefully and considerately both when travelling to and leaving the venue.

 

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