121:(also referred to as “DR”) was a web-based digital platform comprising a bespoke social community for drivers, an online magazine and a video channel. The title was privately owned and managed by British-based NewMedia Republic Limited. It ceased publication in August 2009 due to differences over the direction taken by its owners and the creative team that produced its magazine and video content. After closing down the original website, the Drivers Republic domain resurfaced in a new site called SkiddMark.
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reasons, nothing could be further from the truth. Thanks to your participation and the generous support of the automotive industry we were in rude health and looking forward to a bumper year, but differences in our vision about future priorities have led to a parting of ways."
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Circuits for DR to use the Grand Prix circuit and associated straights to set lap-times and gather performance data.
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