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Rockingham. Where did it go so wrong?

Sad news for racing enthusiasts as Rockingham Motor Speedway is closing its doors. CEO Peter Hardman confirmed that all motorsport events will cease at the end of 2018. The 350-acre site is then likely to be used for car refurbishment and vehicle storage. Rockingham began as the £50 million, 25-year dream of race fan Peter Davies to make Corby in Northamptonshire the home of British motorsport.

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