Silverstone Plans Opened Up To Public

The development plans for the upgrade of Silverstone motor racing circuit have
been opened up to the public for a month of consultation.

While the track layout for the British F1 Grand Prix venue will remain
unchanged, the new proposals include a motorsport technology park and education
campus, a business park, hotels, restaurants and housing next to Silverstone
village.

Residents are being urged to comment on the document from South Northants and
Aylesbury Vale district councils in whose areas the circuit is based with the
consultation process lasting until 26th November 2007.

A welcome centre is planned for the circuit with a museum, an exhibition area
and an arena for a range of motoring activities.

The aim would be to create a centre for motorsport technology, a rural
employment hub and a tourist destination for those interested in car racing.