Tom Wheatcroft

Tom Wheatcroft (August 8, 1922 – October 31, 2009) was a British businessman, motorsport enthusiast, and the visionary behind the revival of Donington Park, one of the UK’s most iconic racing circuits. Born in Leicester, England, Wheatcroft developed a passion for motorsports from a young age. After a successful career in construction, he purchased the Donington Park circuit in 1971, which had been inactive since World War II, and undertook an extensive restoration project.