The article explained that the circuit was in use for 300 days in 1993 – for sprints, testing, corporate days and a racing school, among other things. But March’s plan to reduce such activities by 50% and build new grass banks to prevent sound carrying was presented as a net gain on noise pollution. And on a more esoteric level, “we’ve even toyed with the idea of using white trellis fencing, like we used to have here”.
While final approval from the authorities was far from cut and dried, March was led to believe that “we’ve already accomplished the most difficult bit”. He pulled it off, of course. But we’re still waiting for his projected Goodwood Museum.
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