Mallory Park, the popular Leicestershire motor racing circuit, has new operators.
Stuart Hicken and Eddie
Roberts, both well known in the motorcycle racing world, have formed a
jointly-owned company - Real Motorsport Limited - to run the circuit on a
day-to-day basis.
They commented: "This is a
great day for us both. We have grown up with Mallory Park, firstly as
spectators, then as competitors and now running businesses associated
with the sport".
Eddie owns Complog, a
leading worldwide retailer of motorcycle tyres which also supplies the
British Superbike Series. He enjoyed a 20-year racing career, which saw
him compete in many events, including Grands Prix and the Isle of Man
TT.
Stuart is owner of the
Buildbase BMW Motorrad UK British Superbike Team. He started racing in
the late 1960s, then managed successful racing teams for others, before
setting up his own Hawk Racing squad. Stuart's career also included
several years at Mallory Park.
The previous operating
company went into administration, after a series of problems associated
with the contravening of agreed noise regulations.
Both men commented: "We
realise that there is a lot of bridge building to be done with the local
community, but Mallory Park has been here for a long time and we are
hopeful that - with understanding all round - it will have a long and
successful future. We would like to thank circuit owner Chris Meek for
giving us the opportunity of re-establishing Mallory Park and also
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council for advice regarding noise
issues and the community".
The pair will now start a
programme of works to get the circuit into shape for the forthcoming
season and plan to stage their first race meeting in the spring,
together with a programme of practice and track hire days.
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