This is a brilliant circuit that I have attended far too few times. There seems to be snobbery with either drivers or organisers, towards small circuits. I don’t care which, but the end result is that I haven’t raced here in years. And I’ve missed out.
My first time here was my second track day ever, shortly before the start of my first-ever race meeting. After the first session, having passed both a Porsche 911 and a classic car, round the outside and a little sideways, at Gerards, I was called to the clerk of the course. He was fine, but said he was moving me from the Beginners to the Intermediate sessions because I was scaring the other drivers. All my other colleagues, also about to race for their first time, were most amused and even a little jealous. They were great memories and subsequent visits built on them.
Mallory Park was closed for a while due to locals, I guess people moving into the area, complaining about the noise. I suppose I should say no more than that brief, very polite comment. Anyway, it meant no more Plum Pudding, a Boxing Day meeting that had crowds four or five deep, all around the circuit. It made me feel like a superstar, even though I wasn’t even racing.
Now, Mallory Park has returned, albeit with noise restrictions, and it is as good as ever. I finally returned in a Covid-19-restricted 2020 season, my first event of the year. My diff. failed, thankfully under very slow red-flag conditions (thanks Harry, for harmlessly visiting the gravel) and so I did not get to compete. How long do I have to wait for my next visit? Probably too long, but it will be worth the wait.
Circuit Details
Mallory Park Circuit
Church Road,
Kirkby Mallory,
Leicestershire.
LE9 7QE.
01455 502214
email: info@realmotorsport.co.uk
Technical
The technical information has been extracted from the Motorsport UK Yearbook 2021, as published online on 02/09/2021.
Length: 1.35 miles, 2.17 km
Number of Starters
Racing & Sports Racing Cars over 2000cc: 20
Racing & Sports Racing Cars up to 2000cc: 24
Other Classes: 30
Getting There
The above link provides a map and advice on how to access the circuit for competitors and spectators.
SatNav
Entering a post code into my satnav usually gets me there, but not always, so I also include GPS coordinates with this guide. What3Words are also an increasingly useful addition. I try to find a w3w location with at least one word that is related to motor racing; I also try to find short words.
I have also provided coordinates and What3Words for a position within the paddock. This could be useful as a meeting point for guests.
Circuit Entrance Coordinates
- DMS: 52°36’10.55″,-1°19’56.3″
- DD: 52.6029296989994,-1.33230599337721
- What3words: ///primed.dancer.drifting
Paddock Coordinates
- DMS: 51°42’16.06″,-4°19’19.25″
- DD: 51.7097802502708,-4.30249829864053
- What3words: ///coil.merge.lift
Whilst this guide is now complete, there are quite a few "To Be Confirmed" notices. I shall be writing to the circuit for help in reducing these. Also, I hope to revisit the circuit to take additional photographs.
Useful Links and Information
Google Map of Paddock and Pits
Official Map of Circuit and Facilities
Shop
How to monetise this web site is an ongoing issue, but I do not want adverts as all they do is add to the coffers of the internet giants while detracting from the contents of these pages. I also don’t use cookies, which are often perceived as a means of stealing visitor’s personal data.
The answer, for now at least, is Print-On-Demand merchandise. The diagrams that are on these web pages have been created by myself and so I own the copyrights. From them, I have created a series of merchandise that can be bought by visitors to these pages.
RedBubble was chosen after my being confused while investigating such sites. This was one that I could understand, but not fully and so more updates are expected. The prices were also far more sensible than other retailers, mainly due to postage not being from the USA.
Merchandise available includes:
- T-Shirts
- Caps
- Bags
- Pillows
- Mugs
- Coasters
- Mouse Mats
- Desk Mats
- Pet Mats
- Stickers
- Tablet and Phone Cases
- Clocks
- Badges
Marshal Posts
Not all marshal posts are for the displaying of flags, whilst not all flag posts are necessarily in use. The minimum requirement is for each flag post having a clear view of the previous and following posts. The above link is to a page showing a large map of all flag posts on the circuit, along with a description of post.
It is important for the drivers to familiarise themselves with the location of all flag posts. This is usually done, for a race, on the green flag lap where drivers, having lined up on the grid in starting order, then set off and drive the circuit at a sensible and controlled pace that is set by either the pole-position person or a safety/course car. On that lap, every manned flag post displays a waved green flag, allowing the driver to memorise all positions. Memorising those posts in advance can be helpful. A similar display takes place for other sessions, such as qualifying, but the flags are only displayed long enough for cars that are released onto the circuit at the start of that session – latecomers need to have already done their research.
Track Limits
There are no track limits sensors on the exit of any corner, but the MSA rules still apply. Follow the above link to read of them. A summary is:
- The white lines defining the track edges are considered to be part of the track. So are the kerbs.
- If any wheel wholly leave the defined part of the track (the white line or the kerb), track limits are exceeded.
- In qualifying, any offence will result in that lap time being disqualified.
- In a race, a second offence will result in a warning flag. Subsequent offences will be punished with increasing severity, culminating in the black flag – disqualification.
Paddock Facilities
For vehicular access, the paddock is entered via the hairpin. For pedestrians, access is via a footbridge that crosses the start/finish straight by the medical centre.
The north end of the paddock is where the vehicular entrance is, alongside the pitlane entry, scrutineering and parc ferme. Also here, just a little south of scrutineering and by the smaller lake, is the Lakeside Café.
In the centre of the paddock is a toilet and shower block. South of that, by the pit lane is Race Admin and Race Control and below that the Assembly Area, the aforementioned footbridge and the medical centre.
At the southern end of the paddock are the pitlane garages followed by pit exit.
Camping Facilities
To Be Confirmed.
Showers and Toilets
The toilet and shower block is located roughly in the centre of the paddock.
For spectators, there is a toilet block just on the other side of the footbridge. Another is located on the outside of the circuit, close to the Bus Stop chicane (after the hairpin; I believe it is used by bikes and karts). Another toilet block can be found around the circuit, on the far side of Edwina’s Chicane.
Waste Facilities
Caravan Waste
To Be Confirmed.
Oil Waste
To Be Confirmed.
Recycling Facilities
To Be Confirmed.
Electricity
There is no electricity in the paddock.
Water
To Be Confirmed.
Refreshments, Bar and Shop
The Lakeside café is located by the smaller lake in the northwest area of the paddock, just a short distance from the scrutineering bay.
Spectating Points
I haven’t visited Mallory Park since starting my guides, therefore I have not yet taken a photographic tour of all the spectator points. The link above, therefore, provides basic guidance and is subject to updates.
Official Locations
| Signing On | Admin Block |
| Race Admin | In the centre of the paddock is the toilet/shower block. From here, head towards the pit lane. Race Admin is the large block just to the right. |
| Race Control | The South end of the Admin Block. |
| Clerk of the Course | Race Control |
| Timekeeping | Race Control |
| First Aid | From the paddock, head towards the pit lane, turn right and head south. The Medical Centre is just after the Assembly Area and Spectator bridge and is before the pit lane garages. |
Race Locations
| Scrutineering | The north end of the paddock, between the pit lane entry and the lake. |
| Noise Test | This usually takes place at the entrance to the Assembly Area. |
| Assembly Area | From the centre of the paddock, facing the pit lane, turn right and head south. Entry to the Assembly Area is just below Race Control. The exit to it is by the pedestrian bridge, just before the start of the pit lane garages. |
| Parc Ferme | By the scrutineering bay. |
| Pit Lane | From the paddock, access to the pit lane can be gained via either end of the Assembly Area. From the circuit, on entering the Esses, stay right, as if taking the oval circuit, and reduce speed. The pit lane entry begins at the same point as the oval cut-through and it is then a very short distance to the paddock itself, which is on the right; the pit lane itself is just a little further. |
| Starting Grid | The last position on the grid is just after the oval cut-through and just after the start of the exit kerb on the right, by the gravel trap. Ninth and tenth on the grid line up alongside the end of the gravel trap. The head of the grid is adjacent to the centre of the control tower, which is the raised part of the building to the right. Just after this point, there is a tarmac access section cutting through the grass verge on the right. |
Petrol Availability
Petrol is available on-site. It is by the scrutineering bay, which is at the north end of the paddock, by the pit lane entry.
The closest petrol station, time-wise, from the circuit is Texaco station. The nearest Shell station, which I believe sells 98-RON petrol is around twenty minutes away.
Texaco
West, 2.1 miles; around 6 minutes
Ashby Road,
Stapleton,
Leicester.
LE9 8JE.
Shell Sutton Elms
North West, 7.6 miles; around 17 minutes
Coventry Road,
Leicester,
LE9 6QD.
Race Reports
Here are links to all of my race reports for this circuit:
YouTube Videos
There are currently no YouTube videos for this circuit.
Information Pack
Here are the latest copies of all the personalised files that make up my Information Pack.
- Information Pack Header Sheet
- Timetable
- Motor Racing Checklist
- Lap Times Spreadsheet
- Getting There and Paddock
- Marshal Posts
- Corner Notes
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Page updated by Peter Tattersall, August 2024