July 13th CANCELLED! - Drifting forum

**Phil** · 29-06-2007, 10:43

It is with much regret that we have to inform you that once again our day has been pulled.
This is extremely disapointing for everyone involved, as after the last Driftworks day was cancelled we have done everything in our power to make sure that this one went ahead.
Basically as far as I understand it, the Donington site is undergoing some pretty big changes at the moment, which means that they are very sensitive to anything that could potential cause them a problem with future site use. The primary potential problem is as you would probably suspect noise.. We have been assured that at some point in the near future this will be completely resolved, but we appreciate that this doesn't really help those of you that have pre-paid for this event.

At this point Driftworks have invested massive money, and massive amounts of time to run a professional set of practice events through the year, and we have so far been allowed to run one of three events, this is not acceptable. It has caused us a loss of thousands of pounds, and even more importantly has messed you guys about, making us look unprofessional.

At this point, we are not willing to sit here patiently for the next day to be pulled and cause our reputation further damage. So until further notice, every Driftworks event at Drift Central is being pulled from the calander. This does not mean that we will never run an event there again. We certainly hope to, as it would be a real shame to lose such a fantastic venue. But we need guarantee's in place so as to not let you guys down again, as at this point we feeli like we should have gone by the rule of 'if something appears to be to good to be true, it often is'.

Anyone that has paid for the July 13th event or any other date in the calander will be refunded immediately.

We will keep you guys in the loop with the future of Drifting at Drift Central as best as we can. For now please accept our sincere appologies.

Phil & James
Driftworks Ltd

Dele-Himself · 29-06-2007, 10:46

gutting

i was well looking forward to this as it would of been my first event, hope things get sorted soon guys

kiruji · 29-06-2007, 10:50

Aah, dude, that sucks cock

I was looking forward to actually making it to a Drift Central day at some point too...

Hope they pull their collective finger out and get it sorted soon.

TaxiDori · 29-06-2007, 10:51

That sucks the big one. I was very excited about that too.

sammysideways · 29-06-2007, 10:59

aww crap..thats bad news.

such a shame

Kieron · 29-06-2007, 11:11

I was going to book onto this today

chunk · 29-06-2007, 11:14

That properly sucks!

Stavros · 29-06-2007, 11:24

That sucks a lot of ball

The place is fricking fantastic too.

Its a proper wounder when stuff like this happens, its like the powers that be (ie the donny people) dont take in to account the effect it has on others (ie DW)

Danny Neville · 29-06-2007, 11:30

Probably because one of locals might be able to hear us if they open their bathroom window and listen really hard!

Andy_f · 29-06-2007, 11:31

Holy shit no. I hope they can get their shit sorted out, I love that place.

Seth · 29-06-2007, 11:33

That’s a real shame

I was really looking forward to having a practice up there in the near future.

**James** · 29-06-2007, 11:45

yeah, to say we're gutted is an understatement

We really hope this can be resolved and if/when it does we'll be back there like a shot, but for now it just looks too uncertain and we're not happy with messing people around

We'll look around for other venues, it's just gutting when our chances of finding anything this well suited for drifting are so slim.

So it's fingers crossed I guess and we just have to sit back, hope and wait for now....

If there are any updates, we'll keep you all posted.

thanks for your patience with us in the meantime.

Seth · 29-06-2007, 12:09

Didn't Drift Acadamy have the same problem?

I'm sure they got messed about loads when they were using the car parks at Donnington.

Flipfoot · 29-06-2007, 12:26

For the love of God......... This Bites the big one.

Sorry to hear bout this guys and gals of DW, its a shame, but knowing you lot, you have something bigger and better waiting in the wings

Dont worry about your reputation, we know its not your fault and in no way represents the service provided by DW.

Keep your chins up fellas

LiGhTnInG · 29-06-2007, 12:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny

Probably because one of locals might be able to hear us if they open their bathroom window and listen really hard!

I spend quite a lot of time in Castle Donington, as the missus parents live there, and believe me, the drifting there couldn't be any louder than the BTCC/ or the MOTO stuff that happens on the track.

Edit: Saying that, her parents are quite well known in the community, organise the kids football etc etc, and know the organisers down there. I will have a word, see what the crack is.

cefiro_drifta · 29-06-2007, 12:55

that really sucks.. iw as goin to see if i could get the day off and book as a few mates are goin

send them a nice big box of poo to say thanks

Barky · 29-06-2007, 12:56

Nooooooooooo!!!! My first session out in 18months and its cancelled, I know it aint DW fault but I'm

Lenagh · 29-06-2007, 13:03

I think you've handled it very well too cheers for the announcement

Is it just a matter of dropping yourselves a line to get a refund sorted ?

**James** · 29-06-2007, 13:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lenagh

Is it just a matter of dropping yourselves a line to get a refund sorted ?

no, it's fine. We'll refund everybody today and send emails out to confirm that's been done

Ian.G · 29-06-2007, 14:15

boo!

Still it is out of your control. I am sure DW will have things running as smoothly as you always do once you can access the venue again.

I know the new owner of Donington is 'very' much into motorsport - he isnt just a business man with the right amount of cash - which is why it will be worth the wait as I'm sure anything that is taking place right now will only make the venue better and even more attractive.

Its so refreshing to see a circuit go under so much development - and not just get snapped up by a cash rich person whose only goal is to pull down the circuit and use the land for something else.

Maybe our new prime minister will sit up and pay attention to what is happening with Mr Lewis H. This country needs to invest more in motorsport RIGHT NOW!.

So glad I got to attend day #1 - James, Phil and the team made an awesome job of that day.

29-06-2007, 10:43	#1 (permalink)
Phil 7JZGTE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6,895	July 13th CANCELLED! It is with much regret that we have to inform you that once again our day has been pulled. This is extremely disapointing for everyone involved, as after the last Driftworks day was cancelled we have done everything in our power to make sure that this one went ahead. Basically as far as I understand it, the Donington site is undergoing some pretty big changes at the moment, which means that they are very sensitive to anything that could potential cause them a problem with future site use. The primary potential problem is as you would probably suspect noise.. We have been assured that at some point in the near future this will be completely resolved, but we appreciate that this doesn't really help those of you that have pre-paid for this event. At this point Driftworks have invested massive money, and massive amounts of time to run a professional set of practice events through the year, and we have so far been allowed to run one of three events, this is not acceptable. It has caused us a loss of thousands of pounds, and even more importantly has messed you guys about, making us look unprofessional. At this point, we are not willing to sit here patiently for the next day to be pulled and cause our reputation further damage. So until further notice, every Driftworks event at Drift Central is being pulled from the calander. This does not mean that we will never run an event there again. We certainly hope to, as it would be a real shame to lose such a fantastic venue. But we need guarantee's in place so as to not let you guys down again, as at this point we feeli like we should have gone by the rule of 'if something appears to be to good to be true, it often is'. Anyone that has paid for the July 13th event or any other date in the calander will be refunded immediately. We will keep you guys in the loop with the future of Drifting at Drift Central as best as we can. For now please accept our sincere appologies. Phil & James Driftworks Ltd

29-06-2007, 12:09	#13 (permalink)
Seth touge runner Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Worcester Posts: 225	Didn't Drift Acadamy have the same problem? I'm sure they got messed about loads when they were using the car parks at Donnington. Last edited by Seth : 29-06-2007 at 12:11.

29-06-2007, 13:03	#18 (permalink)
Lenagh dorifto kingu! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cheshire Posts: 753	I think you've handled it very well too cheers for the announcement Is it just a matter of dropping yourselves a line to get a refund sorted ? Last edited by Lenagh : 29-06-2007 at 13:22.

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29-06-2007, 10:46	#2 (permalink)
Dele-Himself Unlucky Racing Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Stevenage, Herts Posts: 888	gutting i was well looking forward to this as it would of been my first event, hope things get sorted soon guys

29-06-2007, 10:50	#3 (permalink)
kiruji Loving E30... Join Date: May 2005 Location: Licking the window of life... Posts: 2,309	Aah, dude, that sucks cock I was looking forward to actually making it to a Drift Central day at some point too... Hope they pull their collective finger out and get it sorted soon.

29-06-2007, 10:51	#4 (permalink)
TaxiDori BEER CLINCH Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Guildford Posts: 5,894	That sucks the big one. I was very excited about that too.

29-06-2007, 10:59	#5 (permalink)
sammysideways dorifto kingu! Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 7,047	aww crap..thats bad news. such a shame

29-06-2007, 11:11	#6 (permalink)
Kieron dorifto kingu! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Haslemere, Surrey Posts: 502	I was going to book onto this today

29-06-2007, 11:14	#7 (permalink)
chunk cripple drift Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Leicester Posts: 2,929	That properly sucks!

29-06-2007, 11:24	#8 (permalink)
Stavros DEYTUKURJURBS Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Posts: 8,777	That sucks a lot of ball The place is fricking fantastic too. Its a proper wounder when stuff like this happens, its like the powers that be (ie the donny people) dont take in to account the effect it has on others (ie DW)

29-06-2007, 11:30	#9 (permalink)
Danny Neville dorifto kingu! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Basingstoke/Reading Posts: 3,553	Probably because one of locals might be able to hear us if they open their bathroom window and listen really hard!

29-06-2007, 11:31	#10 (permalink)
Andy_f Quad tone. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Redditch/Birmingham Posts: 1,547	Holy shit no. I hope they can get their shit sorted out, I love that place.

29-06-2007, 11:33	#11 (permalink)
Seth touge runner Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Worcester Posts: 225	That’s a real shame I was really looking forward to having a practice up there in the near future.

29-06-2007, 11:45	#12 (permalink)
James ADMINISTRATOR Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 7,183	yeah, to say we're gutted is an understatement We really hope this can be resolved and if/when it does we'll be back there like a shot, but for now it just looks too uncertain and we're not happy with messing people around We'll look around for other venues, it's just gutting when our chances of finding anything this well suited for drifting are so slim. So it's fingers crossed I guess and we just have to sit back, hope and wait for now.... If there are any updates, we'll keep you all posted. thanks for your patience with us in the meantime.

29-06-2007, 12:26	#14 (permalink)
Flipfoot Team S.E.C Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South East England Posts: 1,328	For the love of God......... This Bites the big one. Sorry to hear bout this guys and gals of DW, its a shame, but knowing you lot, you have something bigger and better waiting in the wings Dont worry about your reputation, we know its not your fault and in no way represents the service provided by DW. Keep your chins up fellas

29-06-2007, 12:55	#16 (permalink)
cefiro_drifta mad pointing munkey Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: surrey Posts: 10,680	that really sucks.. iw as goin to see if i could get the day off and book as a few mates are goin send them a nice big box of poo to say thanks

29-06-2007, 12:56	#17 (permalink)
Barky Team Triad Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 2,027	Nooooooooooo!!!! My first session out in 18months and its cancelled, I know it aint DW fault but I'm

29-06-2007, 14:15	#20 (permalink)
Ian.G ? DERV1 GP ? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Derby UK - Land of road legal race cars Posts: 1,850	boo! Still it is out of your control. I am sure DW will have things running as smoothly as you always do once you can access the venue again. I know the new owner of Donington is 'very' much into motorsport - he isnt just a business man with the right amount of cash - which is why it will be worth the wait as I'm sure anything that is taking place right now will only make the venue better and even more attractive. Its so refreshing to see a circuit go under so much development - and not just get snapped up by a cash rich person whose only goal is to pull down the circuit and use the land for something else. Maybe our new prime minister will sit up and pay attention to what is happening with Mr Lewis H. This country needs to invest more in motorsport RIGHT NOW!. So glad I got to attend day #1 - James, Phil and the team made an awesome job of that day.