Mallory Park Saved

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  1. Jase

    Jase Elite Member

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    Buildbase BMW British Superbike team boss Stuart Hicken has teamed up with former racer and Pirelli honcho Eddie Roberts to take over the running of Mallory Park. Hicken, whose team is based at the Leicestershire circuit, started racing in the late 1960s and 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. Roberts owns Complog, a leading worldwide retailer of motorcycle tyres that also supplies the British Superbike series. He enjoyed a twenty year racing career that saw him compete in many events including Gr and Prix and the Isle of Man TT. Together they have formed Real Motorsport Ltd. In a statement, the pair said: "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. "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 and Bosworth Borough Council for advice regarding noise issues and the community." Roberts and Hicken will now set upon a programme of works to get the circuit into shape for the forthcoming season and are planning on staging their first race meeting in the spring, together with a programme of practice and track hire days. - See more at: Buildbase BMW boss Hicken takes over Mallory lease | Bikesport News | BSB, MotoGP News
     
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  2. Yorkshire Tyke

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  3. just_me _and _me _bike

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    Oohhhh wander if the plum oudding races will b on boxing day, always food fun n cheap kit from the stalls that normally attend bsb rounds :)
     
  4. jamesm09

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    About time someone saved it
     
  5. biggsjo

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    Let's hope they can overcome all the previous problems!!! I love Mallory and look forward to seeing some more racing there
     
  6. IcarusGreen

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    RIGHT! 1000RR.co.uk summer meet at Malory Park. Either British Super bikes (if it's there) or a Track day.
     
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  7. just_me _and _me _bike

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    Didnt it close due to the noise from the circuit that the neighbours were moaning about, resulting in the track only being allowed to be used for racing for around 45 days a yr??!! So wots changed ?? :confused:
     
  8. SimonRR

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    Great news, was worried that I would never make a track day there, but now looks like 2014 will be the year :)
     
  9. Muffking

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    Fantastic idea. Forum meet and trackday, especially as i couldn't make Oulton.
     

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