Mallory Park needs YOU! WEDNESDAY 10th July is decision day for the future of Mallory Park and the circuit is calling on all its supporters to come along to Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council to show their support and save the track from closure. The Council is reviewing whether to make Mallory Park reduce its operations to just 92 days per year - forcing the circuit operators BARC to shut the facility as it will not be financially viable. Mallory Park has already reduced its operations by shutting down motocross, stopping drifting and offering to change track day times and maximum number of vehicles on track. It has also ordered a noise expert to provide an independent report and recommendations on how the track can reduce noise to acceptable levels for residents - in agreement with the Council. The Council has however posted its recommendation to reduce use to 92 days per year without taking this into account. A further independent report into the financial impact that closing the circuit will have on the local economy was also commissioned and totally ignored, the Council making its recommendations without taking into account the livelihoods of the people working with and alongside the circuit who now face financial ruin - a real human cost. The report states that the circuit brings more than £10million revenue into the local economy and is responsible for creating145 full time jobs. Mallory Park General Manager John Ward said: "The Council is deciding on the future of Mallory Park and if they agree to reduce the days to 92 then the circuit is finished and will shut down. The 145 jobs and £10million+ benefit to the local economy will be lost, along with a historic motor racing circuit. "The future of the circuit is now in the hands of the HBBC Councillors. We need them to understand we are working to reduce noise and improve life for residents and are committed to being good neighbours. Shutting the circuit is not the right choice. We need as many supporters as possible to join us on the 10th and make that point - Mallory Park is an important contributor and member of the local community." The Council Meeting is Public. It starts at 1830 in the Council Chamber (the De Montfort Suite) at the address below: Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council Hinckley Hub Rugby Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0FR
Can I suggest anyone intending to show their support at the council meeting turns up on bikes fitted only with full race systems, no baffles.
Sorry to be negative, but when I was racing we didn't look forward to Mallory(The UN-Friendly circuit...) Not only is it dull to ride, but it's the only circuit we found the organisers to be really officious! Still, I don't agree with the circuit having issues due to residents who moved into new houses causing the problem, after-all, if you move near a circuit you'd a really stupid not to expect noise!
We've run a charity trackday there for a few years (sadly it's run it's course now), but Mallory were the only mob who went out of their way to help us, so the event happened there every year. Every other track wanted full prices and wanted extra money for just about everything; never mind the management at Mallory - who did us some great deals - the kitchen/bar staff gave up their saturday for no pay.
