Donington ... Day of Champions

[Jak]

Took mini-me up for the day and had a great time. The weather was totally un-British-summer-like ... the sun was shining all day long!!!!

For those who don't know .... Day of Champions is a charity day for Riders (MotoGP/Dorna charity) and lots of the riders are out and about saying hello, and there's a big charity auction too. Thought I'd bore you with some pics

First thing we did was go and watch a bit of live music ...

... and they were brilliant! Nothing to do with the fact we were standing right in front of



Watched the ride-in ... was glad to see there was not too much "health and safety" so they could go quick if they wanted to.

Actually - JT told a funny tale (up on stage with Crash) ... he did a cycle ride round the track and was told that he'd have to ride the wrong way round because otherwise he'd probably go too fast

Went over to the pits and had a look to see who was around, didn't meet either of the Tech 3 guys


There was some roaming entertainment - great laugh


Then mini-me set off hunting for autographs, met a few of the racers, real nice guys too.




mini-me "why's he wearing a wig ... it looks silly" ... fortunately he was a bit further away at the time

















mini-me "he's only a couple of years older than me ... can I race soon then???"



Also briefly met Marco Melandri, but he was late for an interview and apologised loads that he couldn't stop. And looking at the MotoGP site just now I saw a pic of Ben Spies, realised that we saw him too - just didn't recognise him. Met Phil Read too - he was rather chuffed that mini-me asked for his autograph and gave her a signed pic too

Spent a small fortune on food and a larger fortune on jackets/hats

Knackered now after driving home (4½hours) but it was a great day out. Next year I think we might stay on for the race too.

I reckon Toseland will go well on Sunday ... he said he's looking forward to racing on a track he actually knows!

[dayz]

looks brilliant! should of gone! will go next time! promise.

im so happy that our celebrities are so much more friendly and open than other high end sporting stars

[deej]

looks like you had a good day out,.must try and do the 4 days next year

cant wait to get there saturday morning now

[Jak]

im so happy that our celebrities are so much more friendly and open than other high end sporting stars

Totally!! Especially given that whenever they stood still they were immediately surrounded by people shoving paper in their faces ... there weren't many kids there so my daughter stood out and they were all happy to stop and make time for her. Tony Elias was in a rush and brushed past a few people but then saw Georgia, grinned and stopped to talk to her. Danny Webb looked amazed that we stopped him for his autograph - he's obviously not quite got the hang of the "celebrity" bit yet Was amazed that the campervan area (where they all "live") was open too ... felt really sorry for Casey Stoner - didn't see him, but we saw this huge crowd stood outside his van just waiting and bugging anyone who went in/out.

[Blimey]

WOW what fab pics

How much has she grown SCARY

You got some great memory pics there and get to framing them soon as

Glad you had a great day.

[georgie_d]

that looks a great day out jak think i got to go next year better take both my kids too my son is 4 now a loving the riders (not to brainwashed )

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