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BRDC excited about masterplan

The British Racing Drivers' Club is confident that its masterplan to redevelop the Silverstone circuit will establish the British Grand Prix as the centre of the racing world. The Northamptonshire-based track has a contract to hold the British Grand Prix until the end of 2009 but is in urgent need of improving its facilities to keep its status.

"The British Racing Drivers' Club and Silverstone are engaged in a major development of Silverstone," BRDC board member and chairman Stuart Rolt said.

"The Silverstone Master Plan outlines how the BRDC intends to secure the British Grand Prix beyond 2009, and position the circuit as a centre of excellence and retain its position at the heart of motorsport valley."

Minister of Sport Richard Caborn has given his full support to the project, saying: "Silverstone is a world leader in many ways and should not be underestimated. The Master Plan really builds on the Silverstone brand and shows a great deal of potential. It outlines the beginnings of a major Centre of Excellence that will rank up there with any in the world helping to ensure the supply chain to this sector is maintained for years to come."

Hill commented, "Our objective is to continue with development and improvements to keep up with the incredible pace, not only of Grand Prix racing, but of development generally in the automotive business. I don't think you can underestimate the effect the Grand Prix has on the environment and the industries; employment and also on the country. We very much hope that after today we can move forward to make Silverstone a place we can be really proud of in this country, not just for the BRDC, but also for the UK to beam motorsport and our event around the world.

"It is a fantastic thing to be a British Grand Prix driver and win your home Grand Prix, so we would very much like, as a Racing Drivers' Club, which the BRDC is, for that opportunity to be there for future generations."

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