About the Venue
Mallory Park Circuit Guide.
Mallory Park is known as the friendly circuit for good reason, all the staff there are extremely helpful and the onsite cafe is superb. Built in 1956 the circuit still retains its original layout and although not the shortest circuit in the UK its lap times are one of the quickest.
Situated in the Leicestershire countryside not too far from the M1 and M6, you are greeted on arrival by a large Lotus Badge and statues of Jim Clark and Colin Chapman, as well as Roger Clark, John Sutrees and Mike Hailwood.
Well known for its great club and bike racing, the circuit layout used is unchanged for a number of years. Don't be late as there is no paddock access for cars once the circuit is in use. If you are locked out, then don't despair as the natural surroundings make it possible to see the complete circuit from a number of viewing points.
The circuit looks very simple on paper with only 5 corners making up the lap but has possibly the most difficult corner in the UK. This makes the track no less challenging than elsewhere. Over the start finish line and a late turn into Gerrards. Initially you can see three seams in the tarmac that look like lanes on a motorway for the first part of the corner. Set the car up in the middle lane and gradually bring the car into an apex about a third of the way through the corner. Depending on your car, you will either prolong the apex till about two thirds through the corner or let the car drift out to the middle of the road, and then back in to make a second apex two thirds through the corner. Once you have reached this point, the exit of the corner should be a lot more visible. You should look for the exit kerb where you should let the car out to meet the edge of the track at the end of the kerb. Be careful as there is a surface change here and a slight bump in the road. The straight leads to the Lake Esses. Your braking guide is the chicane for the bikes and your turn in is late, almost where the bike chicane rejoins. The turn is fast, and it is important to get the car tight to the apex before you straighten the car out towards the exit kerb. Run to the left to make the exit as straight as possible from this kerb then let the car run out to the right for the uphill run towards Shaws.
Picking a braking point is tricky but there is a crest in the road that will feel about right. The braking area is extremely bumpy! The turn is very late, and due to the unique kerbs at the apex, don't attack the apex but give yourself a margin for error. Let the car run out to the kerb, but not onto it, on the exit as the cowpat kerb is very harsh. Space is limited but try to get the car back to the right-hand side for the Devils Elbow. The corner is blind and takes a fair few laps to remember where it goes. The turn in should be around the 100-metre board and the apex quite late along the kerb. As the road falls away steeply be careful not to apply too much power too soon. It's important that, on the exit, you let the car run right out keeping the wheel as straight as possible. It is worth remembering that the pit lane entry is actually at the back of the pits by leaving through the Lake Esses.
Upcoming Events
Monday 21st July 2025
THIS EVENT IS BEING SUPPORTED BY METEOR MOTORSPORT.
www.meteormotorsport.com
What: Caterham and Lotus Seven Club Exclusive Trackday. Novice, Intermediate and Experienced Groups moving to OPL after lunch and with free instruction available.
Where: Mallory Park is located in Kirkby Mallory just off the A47 between Leicester and Hinckley. Further information is available at malloryparkcircuit.com
Our unique Caterham Lotus Seven Club trackday offering includes:
· Trackdays for Club members only
· Caterham or Lotus Seven cars only
· Free instruction from qualified racing driver instructors
· Free support and mechanical help from Caterham specialists including breakdowns on the day
· Friendly Club environment
· Days specifically for novice drivers
· Days for experienced drivers and drivers of all abilities
· Novice drivers buddy system (being reintroduced for 2025)
· Experienced trackday organising team
· And then there is the banter!
We have not visited this popular and entertaining Leicestershire circuit for a full Trackday for many years. Mallory Park is normally booked out with no exclusive days available, so this is your chance to participate in a Caterham only day at this very popular circuit...
Mallory Park is known as the friendly circuit for good reason, all the staff there are extremely helpful, and the onsite cafe is superb. Built in 1956 the circuit still retains its original layout. The circuit looks very simple on paper with only 5 corners making up the lap, but it features one of the fastest and most challenging corners in UK racing, as well as the slowest hairpin and will challenge even the most seasoned driver.
The paddock area is spacious, and spectating is good so there will be a great club atmosphere at this popular and centrally located circuit.
The noise limit is 98db static and 98db? drive by. Mallory Park monitors noise and any vehicle not complying will not be allowed on track, please ensure you are confident that your car isn't over the limit.
We will run 3 groups; Novice, Intermediate and Experienced each having a 20 minute session every hour for the morning and intend to move to full Open Pit Lane (OPL) after lunch. So we are catering for everyone.
We will be providing additional instructors for the novice group at no additional charge.
We are reintroducing our “buddy system” where less experienced drivers can request to be paired with more experienced members who will offer advice and support. Instructions on how to request a Buddy will be included in the final instructions for the day.
The cost for a car and main driver is only £200, with an additional driver (who must be a Club member) paying £40 and passengers being welcome at £5 each.
Cars will not be permitted onto the circuit unless fitted with an MSA-acceptable rollbar or roll cage. In practice, this normally means the use of the ‘trackday’ or ‘FIA’ rollbars as supplied by Caterham Cars. Please see our Trackday Safety Requirements and Recommendations document which includes guidance on rollbars and safety requirements.
Link to Trackday Safety Requirements and Recommendations
The Club trackday Indemnity Form which you agreed to when booking can be seen HERE
Signing on and accepting the Club Indemnity Form will take place online when you book. All participants will be required to register on the day and all drivers will be required to present a current driving licence.
Camping: Camping is not available at the circuit.
All drivers must be members of the Caterham and Lotus Seven Club, driving Lotus 7 or Caterham cars.
Link to Webshop Terms and Conditions
Non-refundable costs were incurred on 6th March 2025
PLEASE GO TO THE STORE ABOVE TO PURCHASE A PLACE AT THIS TRACKDAY.