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Tom Wheatcroft is an English businessman, who made his fortune through building and construction.
Born in and around Donington, Wheatcroft has always lived within a 30mile radius of the village. He and his wife have seven children.
In 1971, Wheatcroft bought the 1,100 acre Donington Park Estate, including the famous pre-war racing circuit, for £110,000. At his own cost, he rebuilt the circuit and moved his car collection to the estate, the largest collection of motor racing cars in the world.
In 2007, Wheatcroft agreed a 150 lease of the land on which the circuit and museum are located to Donington Ventures Leisure Ltd, who subsequently with his support won a 10 year agreement from Bernie Eccelstone to host the British Grand Prix from July 2010.[1]
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- ^ "Track owner reveals secret summit with F1 boss Bernie". This is Leicestershire.
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