Mallory Park
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Mallory Park is a motor racing circuit situated in the village of Kirkby Mallory, just off the A47, between Leicester and Hinckley, in central England. Originally used for grass-track until 1955, a new, basically oval hard-surfaced course was constructed for 1956, with a later extension forming a loop with a hairpin bend.[1]
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 Superbike Circuit (2006–present) | |
| Location | Leicestershire, UK |
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| Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) BST (April–October, UTC+1) |
| Coordinates | 52°35′55″N 1°20′16″W |
| Broke ground | 1956 |
| Opened | 26 April 1956 (as hard-surfaced course) |
| Major events | Current: Mallory Park Race of the Year (1958–1981, 1986–1992, 1994–2008, 2011, 2014, 2016–2018, 2021–present) Former: BSB (1987–2002, 2004–2010) Motocross World Championship (2008–2009) VSR V8 Trophy (2008) BOSS Formula (1996–1997) BSCC (1958, 1960, 1967–1969, 1971–1972, 1974–1976, 1978–1982) British F3 (1964–1982) Formula 5000 (1969–1975) Formula Two (1972–1973) ETCC (1963–1964) |
| Car Circuit (1956–present) | |
| Length | 1.350 miles (2.173 km) |
| Turns | 5 |
| Race lap record | 37.92 (Nick Algar, Gould GR55, 2009, British Sprint Championship) |
| Superbike Circuit (2006–present) | |
| Length | 1.410 miles (2.269 km) |
| Turns | 13 |
| Race lap record | 0:55.845 (Ryuichi Kiyonari, Honda CBR1000RR, 2007, BSB) |
| Motorcycle Short Circuit (2003–present) | |
| Length | 1.390 miles (2.237 km) |
| Turns | 10 |
| Race lap record | 0:50.660 (Bradley Ray, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2017, Superbike) |
| Oval Circuit (1956–present) | |
| Length | 1.000 miles (1.609 km) |
| Turns | 4 |
| Race lap record | 0:33.840 (Ian Fewings, Ford Mondeo, 1995, Super Touring) |
With the car circuit measuring only 1.350 mi (2.173 km) it is amongst the shortest permanent race circuits in the UK. However, chicanes introduced to reduce speeds in motorcycle events mean that the Superbike Circuit is now slightly longer, at 1.410 mi (2.269 km). Shorter UK circuits are Lydden Hill, Brands Hatch Indy circuit, Scotland's Knockhill and Silverstone's diminutive Stowe circuit.
The circuit has a number of formations, founded on a basic one-mile oval, with the majority of configurations including the northerly extension to the tight, 180° Shaw's Corner. When used without the hairpin-loop, to achieve the shorter-length lap (one mile) configuration, the link section was known as Castrol Chicane.[2]
At the other end of the circuit lies the long right-hand Gerard's Bend. Gerard's is about a third of a mile long and turns through nearly 200°. It was named after local racing hero Bob Gerard, who opened the newly reconstructed circuit on 25 April 1956. Unusually, there are a number of large lakes occupying approximately half of the circuit infield. Despite its short length and Shaw's Corner, also known as The Hairpin, the tightest corner of any UK track, (other than the hairpin on Cadwell Park's short circuit,) Mallory is a fast circuit. To reduce speeds for motorcycle racing a pair of chicanes were introduced, together with a revised exit to Gerard's. Edwina's was added toward the end of the straight following Gerard's, named after former managing director of the circuit Edwina Overend, and the Bus Stop Chicane on the descent to the sweeping left kink, the Devil's Elbow, a blind, downhill, off camber left-hander before the start–finish line on Kirkby Straight. In 2003 a new complex was added toward the end of Gerard's curve. This sequence of bends was designed to reduce speeds on entry to Edwina's, and to prevent motorcycles from colliding as they jockey for position into the chicane.[3] Mallory is the only major oval course remaining in Britain following the closure of Rockingham Motor Speedway.[4]
Mallory Park does not have any true permanent garage facilities, although there are a handful of open garages in the pitlane.
Origins – 1950s
The estate at Mallory Park has many historical connections, the oldest being the unique Anglo-Saxons defended moat which is now known as Kirkby Moats, while a Roman road passes through the estate. Fast forward to the 18th century, when in 1762, Sir Cleoberry Noel became Viscount Wentworth, the title descended on the distaff side. Lord Byron married into the Wentworth family and it is said on his visits to Mallory, he wrote beneath the shade of the Lebanon cedar tree which still stands in the grounds of Kirkby Hall. The last occupant of Kirkby Hall was Herbert Clarkson who died in 1941, when it was sold.
During the Second World War, the circuit started life as Royal Air Force Kirkby Mallory, a satellite landing ground (SLG) and closed in 1947. The hall was a large house which was demolished in 1952, leaving only the stable block and the coach house which now forms the circuit offices, workshops, hotel, pub and restaurant.
The estate of 300 acres was sold by auction in 1953 and was bought by a Mr. Moult of Derby who planned to have horse racing on the disused pony trotting track. Following the war, Mallory became a pony trotting circuit in the late 1940s, which defined the outline of the oval track still in use today. After the financial collapse of the equestrian club responsible for the circuit (Kirkby Mallory Racing Association), the track was hired by various motorcycle clubs for grass track motorcycle and motorcycle sidecar racing. For example, between September 1949 until 1954, the Leicester Query Motorcycle Club held grass track races. In 1955, the estate was purchased by Clive Wormleighton, under whose influence, the present tarmac was constructed at a cost of £60,000 in 1956. Upon completion of the building work, a circuit test was held on 26 April, when local Grand Prix driver Bob Gerard and Maurice Cann respectively conducted a Cooper-Bristol Formula Two car and a Moto Guzzi motorcycle around the track, Gerard managing an 81 mph lap.[5]
The very first race was held on 29 April, when the Leicester Query Club organised a motorcycle meeting. A large crowd in excess of 20,000 spectators attended the Grand Opening event on 13 May 1956. 248 riders arrived in Leicestershire for this meeting, which saw George Salter set the first lap record at a speed of 84.08 mph, riding a Norton bike. Cars first appeared at the Whit Monday meeting, the event being organised by Peter Fulke Greville of the Nottingham Sports Car Club. The first car race victory went to D. Rees in an Austin.[5]
Many famous racing stars have raced at Mallory over the years, indeed a young John Surtees raced against his father, Jack Surtees. While Jack was a successful grass track racer at Mallory, John went on to be only World Champion on both two and four wheels.[5]
Famous competitors who have raced at Mallory, include John Surtees who won the first ‘Race of the Year’ in 1958. While, the 1960 race, saw Mike Hailwood win and set a new lap record of 89 mph. Both Hailwood and Surtees, along with Jim Clark and Colin Chapman are commemorated with Statues at the front gate. Around this time, Clive Wormleighton added the lakes, which were formed by adding the sluice gate across the Brook.[5][6]
1960s
Clive Wormleighton continued to run the circuit very successfully until 1962 when ownership passed to Grovewood Securities in July, the previous owner remaining in a consultancy capacity until the end of September. Before this, on 11 June 1962 Mallory Park saw it first non-championship Formula One (International 2000 Guineas) race, won by John Surtees aboard a Lola Mk4 from the privately entered Lotuses of Jack Brabham and Graham Hill. Surtees was now a major race winner at Mallory on both 2 and 4 wheels.[5]
Over the next two years, a considerable amount of money was spent on Mallory with the building of new spectator stands and a new commentators’ press and timekeepers’ boxes. Further developments took place raising the standard of the track. Crowds grew and in 1962, over 50,000 people paid to see the Post TT International Motor Cycle meeting, when Mike Hailwood won, improving the lap record to 91.70 mph. This led to it Race of the Year and Sidecar race of the Year being sponsored by the Daily Mail. Under the control of Peter Fulke Greville, Grovewood Securities, Mallory enjoyed its golden days in the 1960s and 1970s with some of the greatest names in motorsport competing there. Amongst these, a young Austrian who arrived for the Whit Sunday meeting in 1964, for his first race in England in a new Formula Two Brabham – Jochen Rindt. He asked Denny Hulme if he could follow him round to learn the circuit and then proceeded to set fastest time in qualifying; despite being delayed in the race, he finished third behind the reigning World Champion, Jim Clark and his experienced team-mate Peter Arundell.[5][6]
1970s
Throughout the Sixties and Seventies, the circuit hosted almost every major British car and bike championship. However, on occasions there were European Championship events. For example, 12 March 1972, saw FIA European Formula Two Championship, with Dave Morgan winning in his Reeves Racing Brabham-Ford BT35, from the future Ferrari pairing of Niki Lauda and Carlos Reutemann.
1970 saw Mallory used as a venue for cycle racing with the World road race championships being run on a road course starting and finishing at Mallory and incorporating the circuit (reversed) each lap. The professional event was won by ill-fated Belgian Jean-Pierre Monseré.[7]
Formula Two returned again 1973, this time Morgan could only finish third. The victor was Frenchman, Jean-Pierre Jarier in his works March-BMW 732. Second was Dave McConnell.
After a little over 20 years the owners of Mallory Park decided that enough was enough and offered the estate for sale; no doubt the expense of bringing Brands Hatch (which Grovewood also owned) up to current Grand Prix standards had some effort on the decision and the re-opening of Donington Park, which was only some 20 miles away, may have influenced the decision. Whatever the reasons, Mallory was once more on the market but, reportedly with a restriction in its future use for motor sport on its future use for motor racing, although planning permission had been obtained for the erection of 30 dwelling on the estate.[5]
Meanwhile, famously the Bay City Rollers tartan army played a concert during a BBC-organised 'Fun Day' on 18 May 1975, on a stage specifically constructed in the middle of the lake.[8]
1980s and onwards
Edwina Overend was the competitions secretary of the Midlands Centre of the British Racing and Sports Car Club (BRSCC); during the close of the 1982 season, the expected cessation of racing at Mallory loomed large and various time wasters had come and gone, Overend approached Chris Meek with a view to his purchasing the estate. Meek was a well-known racing driver and businessman who effected the purchase late in 1982, and reopened the circuit on 29 May 1983, the first race of the new era being organised by the 750 Motor Club.[clarification needed]
In late 1983, the reported owners – Motor Circuit Developments (MCD) announced that the circuit would close due to restriction of usage – being limited to race-days only – meant the circuit was not viable without alternative-use of the track for practice days.[9]
There was no interruption to the programme and Mallory went from strength to strength, apart from a hiccup from in December 1985 when the local borough council served a Noise Nuisance Order which restricted use of the circuit to 40 days a year. On Sundays there is an absolute curfew and no racing engines must be run after 6 pm.[5]
In late 1987, Edwina and Ron Overend trading as Mallory Park (Motorsport) Ltd., negotiated a long term lease with Chris Meek's Titan Properties to ensure the future of racing at Mallory.[10]
Mallory Park has hosted all major motor racing formulae to be contested in post-war England – European Formula Two Championship, British Formula One Championship, Group 7 sport cars, European Formula 5000, British Formula Three Championship and British Saloon Car Championship. In the 1981 programme the name of Damon Hill appears as one of the ‘Ams’ in the Yamaha RD350 Pro-Am series.[5]
The British Superbike Championship was last hosted at Mallory for the 2010 season, where it was used since 1995 (with the exception of 2003).[11][12]
Annually in October, The Festival of Sidecars takes place. No solo machines compete, but sidecars of all categories are entered, including three-wheelers such as those made by the Morgan Motor Company.
From the mid-1990s, the BRSCC promoted EuroCars, V6 and V8 saloon-outline cars which had graduated from the stock car circuits. At Mallory Park, they ran anticlockwise on the oval circuit.[5]
The history of the 100-mile-per-hour (160 km/h) lap at the Leicestershire circuit is interesting; the first one was a long time coming, for it was not until 1966 that it finally happened when on 29 May, Denny Hulme took a Lola T70 round in 47.6sec at a speed of 102.10 mph (164.31 km/h). Two years later, Roy Pike established the first Formula Three 100 mph (160 km/h) lap in a Titan, which he took round in 48sec (101.25 mph (162.95 km/h)). With coming of the large capacity single-seater like the Formula 5000 and Formula One cars, the outright record continue to fall until, in 1979, Ricardo Zunino took an Arrows A1 round in 40.065sec at an incredible 121.32 mph (195.25 km/h). 22 years after the 100-mile-per-hour (160 km/h) late, Vincenzo Sospiri established the first such lap in a Formula Ford when he drove a Van Diemen RF88 at 100.41 mph (161.59 km/h) in 48.44sec.[5]
By the end of the 20th Century, the outright lap record on the full circuit, which still stands to the credit of Johan Rajamäki, driving a Formula One Footwork-Judd FA13 in the BOSS Formula at 127.12 mph (204.58 km/h) in 38.23secs. it was set on 5 May 1997.[5]
On the oval circuit, the record has stood since May 1995, the credit of a V6 Ford Mondeo Eurocar of Ian Fewings at 106.51 mph (171.41 km/h) in 33.840sec.[5]
While on two wheels, the full lap record was set during the 2017 ‘Race of the year’ at 50.660s, at 97.86 mph (157.49 km/h), by Bradley Ray abroad a Suzuki GSX-R1000.
In the karting world John Riley in his Division 1 Superkart set the lap record of 44.071s,[13] at 110.30 mph (177.51 km/h) in June 2006. At this point he was already the lap record holder in the Formula 250 National Superkart class with a laptime of 45.141s,[14] at 107.66 mph (173.26 km/h) set in August 2001.
Lap records
As of October 2017, the fastest official race lap records at the Mallory Park are listed as:
Motocross Circuit
Adjacent to the road course is a purpose-built motocross circuit which played host to the Grand Prix of Great Britain in 2008. The event was being organised by off-road promotions company RHL, who originally planned to use the former Grand Prix circuit at Foxhill, near Swindon, until it became apparent that the infrastructure at the Wiltshire venue would not be sufficient for such a high-profile event.
The event was seen as a success by fans, with over 30,000 fans in attendance over the weekend. However, the Grand Prix only returned once more in 2009.
The circuit has been unused since late 2013 and has fallen into disuse. Motocross activities ended due to noise concerns and, in the interests of improving relations with the local community, the new owners of the circuit have no plans to recommence Motocross.
Cycling
The park is used as a venue for Triathlon training, with the tarmac circuit offering traffic-free conditions for endurance training in cycling and distance-running. The lake enables open water swimming.[27][28][29] Occasionally, family cycling fun-events are held.[30][31][32]
British Grasstrack Championship
| Year | Class | Winners | Runner-up | 3rd place |
| 1951 | 500cc |  ENG Dick Tolley |
ENG Fred Wallis |
ENG Albert Hull |
| 350cc | ENG Syd Mintey |
ENG Syd Mintey |
ENG Nammon Baldwin | |
| Right-hand Sidecars | ENG Cyril Smith & Wilf Wilstead |
ENG Bill Boddice & Bill Storr |
ENG W. Mares & ANOther | |
| 1953 | 500cc | ENG Austin Cresswell |
ENG Len Bayliss |
ENG Alf Hagon |
| 350cc | ENG Syd Mintey |
ENG Fred Wallis |
ENG Alf Hagon | |
| Right-hand Sidecars | ENG Derek Yorke & George Mason |
ENG E. Davis & ANOther |
ENG Charlie Freeman & J. Cheisnell | |
| 1954 | 500cc | ENG Alf Hagon |
ENG Syd Mintey |
ENG Martin Tatum |
| 350cc | ENG Alf Hagon |
ENG Syd Mintey |
ENG Martin Tatum | |
| Right-hand Sidecars | ENG Bill Evans & Ron Jones |
ENG Brian Stonebridge & ANOther |
ENG H. Carter & ANOther |
- Note: Bill who finished second in the 1951 Sidecars went on to complete many laps around Mallory in Road Racing. He is the father of Mick Boddice, the record breaking Isle of Man TT competitor.
Formula One Non-World Championship races
| Year | Race | Driver | Constructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | International 2000 Guineas | John Surtees |
Lola- Climax Mk4 |
| 1978 | 1978 Sun Trophy | Geoff Lees |
Ensign-Cosworth N175 |
| 1978 Dave Lee Travis Trophy |  Bruce Allison |
March-Cosworth 781 | |
| 1979 | 1979 Sun Trophy | Rupert Keegan |
Arrows-Cosworth A1 |
| 1979 ATV Trophy |  David Kennedy |
Wolf-Cosworth WR6 | |
| 1980 | 1980 Sun Trophy |  Emilio de Villota |
Williams-Cosworth FW07 |
| 1980 ATV Trophy | Emilio de Villota |
Williams-Cosworth FW07 |
International Formula Two Championship
| Year | Race | Driver | Car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Nottingham S.C.C. Formula 2 Race | Tim Parnell |
Cooper-Climax T45 |
| VIII B.R.S.C.C. Formula 2 Race | Tim Parnell |
Cooper-Climax T45 | |
| 1964 | Grovewood Trophy |  Jim Clark |
Lotus-Cosworth 32 |
| 1967 | Guards International Trophy | John Surtees |
Lola-Cosworth T100 |
| 1971 | Speed International Trophy |  Henri Pescarolo |
March-Cosworth 712M |
| 1972 | European Formula Two Championship Rd.1 | Dave Morgan |
Brabham-Ford BT35 |
| 1973 | European Formula Two Championship Rd.1 | Jean-Pierre Jarier |
March-BMW 732 |
European Formula 5000 Championship
The BRSCC's European Formula 5000 Championship, organised in the UK but taking in events across Europe, was first contested in 1969. The title sponsorship moved from Guards to Rothmans to Shellsport before the series let in F1, F2 and F. Atlantic cars for 1976.
| Year | Race | Driver | Car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Guards Formula 5000 Championship Rd.4 | Peter Gethin |
McLaren-Chevrolet M10A |
| 1970 | Guards European Formula 5000 Championship Rd.8 | Peter Gethin |
McLaren-Chevrolet M10B |
| 1971 | Rothmans European Formula 5000 Championship Rd.1 | Mike Hailwood |
Surtees-Chevrolet TS8 |
| Rothmans European Formula 5000 Championship Rd.7 |  Graham McRae |
McLaren-Chevrolet M10B | |
| Rothmans European Formula 5000 Championship Rd.9 | Mike Hailwood |
Surtees-Chevrolet TS8 | |
| 1972 | Rothmans European Formula 5000 Championship Rd.2 | Alan Rollinson |
Lola-Chevrolet T300 |
| Rothmans European Formula 5000 Championship Rd.9 | Steve Thompson |
Surtees-Chevrolet TS8 | |
| 1973 | Rothmans European Formula 5000 Championship Rd.2 | Graham McRae |
McRae-Chevrolet GM1 |
| Rothmans European Formula 5000 Championship Rd.7 | Keith Holland |
Trojan-Chevrolet T101 | |
| Rothmans European Formula 5000 Championship Rd.10 |  Brett Lunger |
Trojan-Chevrolet T101 | |
| 1974 | Rothmans European Formula 5000 Championship Rd.2 | David Hobbs |
Lola-Chevrolet T330 |
| Rothmans European Formula 5000 Championship Rd.11 | Bob Evans |
Lola-Chevrolet T332 | |
| Rothmans European Formula 5000 Championship Rd.17 | Guy Edwards |
Lola-Chevrolet T332 | |
| 1975 | Shellsport European Formula 5000 Championship Rd.9 |  Teddy Pilette |
Lola-Chevrolet T400 |
| Shellsport European Formula 5000 Championship Rd.15 | Teddy Pilette |
Lola-Chevrolet T400 |
British Formula Three
| Year | Race | Driver | Car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Express & Star British Championship, Rd.1 | John Taylor |
Cooper-BMC T72 |
| BRSCC Championship, Rd.1 | Rodney Bloor |
Brabham-Ford BT9 | |
| Express & Star British Championship, Rd.7 | Jackie Stewart |
Cooper-BMC T72 | |
| XII B.A.R.C. Members' Meeting | Roger Mac |
Brabham-Ford Holbay BT6 | |
| BRSCC Championship, Rd.9 | Chris Irwin |
Merlyn-Ford Holbay Mk7 | |
| Express & Star British Championship, Rd.10 | Roger Mac |
Brabham-Ford Holbay BT6 | |
| Bob Gerard Trophy | Derek Bell |
Lotus -BMC 22 | |
| 1965 | BARC Midlands Trophy | Charles Crichton-Stuart |
Brabham-Ford Cosworth BT10 |
| Coventry Cup | Tony Dean |
Brabham-Ford Cosworth BT15 | |
| Nottingham Trophy | Tony Dean |
Brabham-Ford Cosworth BT15 | |
| 1966 | Les Leston Championship, Rd. 2 | Harry Stiller |
Brabham-Ford Cosworth BT16 |
| Les Leston Championship, Rd. 4 | Chris Lambert |
Brabham-Ford Cosworth BT15 | |
| Les Leston Championship, Rd. 7 | Morris Nunn |
Lotus-Ford Cosworth 41 | |
| Les Leston Championship, Rd.10 | Jackie Oliver |
Lotus-Ford Cosworth 41 | |
| Lakeside Trophy | Mike Walker |
Brabham-Ford Cosworth BT18 | |
| Les Leston Championship, Rd.15 | Peter Gethin |
Brabham-Ford Cosworth BT18 | |
| 1967 | Les Leston Championship, Rd. 4 | Alan Rollinson |
Brabham-Ford Holbay BT21 |
| Nottingham Trophy | Morris Nunn |
Lotus-Ford Holbay 41 | |
| Les Leston Championship, Rd. 15 | Peter Gaydon |
Brabham-Ford Cosworth-Holbay BT18 | |
| Les Leston Championship, Rd. 21 | Harry Stiller |
Brabham-Ford Cosworth BT21 | |
| Les Leston Championship, Rd. 23 | Peter Gaydon |
Brabham-Ford Cosworth-Holbay BT18 | |
| 1968 | Pitstop Trophy | Mike Keens |
Brabham-Ford Lucas BT21 |
| Lombank Championship, Rd.7 |  Cyd Williams |
Brabham-Ford Lucas BT21 | |
| Nottingham Trophy |  Tetsu Ikuzawa |
Brabham-Ford Felday BT21B | |
| Total Cup | Cyd Williams |
Brabham-Ford Lucas BT21 | |
| Lombank Championship, Rd.19 | Tetsu Ikuzawa |
Brabham-Ford Holbay BT21B | |
| 1969 | Lombank Championship, Rd.1 | Alan Rollinson |
Brabham-Ford Holbay BT21B |
| Easter Trophy | Alan Rollinson |
Brabham-Ford Holbay BT21B | |
| Lombank Championship, Rd.7 | Alan Rollinson |
Brabham-Ford Holbay BT21B | |
| Guards 4,000 Guineas | Tetsu Ikuzawa |
Lotus-Ford Holbay 59 | |
| Lombank Championship, Rd.10 | Roy Pike |
Lotus-Ford Holbay 59 | |
| Lombank Championship, Rd.12 |  Emerson Fittipaldi |
Lotus-Ford Holbay 59 | |
| Lombank Championship, Rd.15 | Emerson Fittipaldi |
Lotus-Ford Holbay 59 | |
| Lombank Championship, Rd.16 | Barrie Maskell |
Chevron-Ford Holbay B15 | |
| 1970 | Lombank Championship, Rd.2 | Dave Walker |
Lotus-Ford Holbay 59 |
| Lombank Championship, Rd.7 | Bev Bond |
Lotus-Ford Holbay 59A | |
| Lombank Championship, Rd.11 | Dave Walker |
Lotus-Ford Holbay 59A | |
| 1971 | North Central Lombank British F3 Championship, Rd.1 | Roger Williamson |
March-Ford Vegantune69 |
| MotorSport Shell Super Oil British Formula 3 Championship, Rd.3 | Bev Bond |
Ensign-Ford Holbay LNF1 | |
| North Central Lombard Championship, Rd.9 | Steve Thompson |
Ensign-Ford Holbay LNF1 | |
| MotorSport Shell Super Oil British Formula 3 Championship, Rd.14 | Dave Walker |
Lotus-Ford Holbay 69 | |
| North Central Lombard Championship, Rd.13 |  Jody Scheckter |
Merlyn-Ford Holbay Mk21 | |
| 1972 | Forward Trust British F3 Championship, Rd.1 | Barrie Maskell |
Lotus-Ford Holbay 69 |
| Shell Super Oil British F3 Championship, Rd.3 | Tony Trimmer |
Lotus-Ford Novamotor 73 | |
| Shell Super Oil British F3 Championship, Rd.7 | Colin Vandervell |
Ensign-Ford Vegantune LNF3 | |
| North Central Lombard Championship, Rd.8 | Roger Williamson |
GRD-Ford Holbay 372 | |
| Shell Super Oil British F3 Championship, Rd.12 | Tony Brise |
GRD-Ford Holbay 372 | |
| 1973 | John Player British F3 Championship, Rd.3 | Alan Jones |
GRD-Ford Vegantune 373 |
| Forward Trust British F3 Championship, Rd.3 | Ian Taylor |
March-Ford Holbay 733 | |
| North Central Lombard British F3 Championship, Rd.7 | Brian Henton |
GRD-Ford Holbay 373 | |
| North Central Lombard British F3 Championship, Rd.9 | Tony Brise |
March-Ford Holbay 733 | |
| John Player British F3 Championship, Rd.13 | Mike Wilds |
March-Ford Holbay 733 | |
| 1974 | Lombard North Central British F3 Championship, Rd.4 | Tony Rouff |
GRD-Ford Vegantune 373 |
| Lombard North Central British F3 Championship, Rd.10 | Tony Rouff |
GRD-Ford Vegantune 373 | |
| 1976 | Hollies Trophy | Richard Hawkins |
Ehrlich-Toyota Vegantune ES5/6 |
| BP Super Visco British Formula 3 Championship, Rd.9 | Rupert Keegan |
Chevron-Toyota Novamotor B34 | |
| Griffin Golden Helmet Trophy | Stephen South |
March-Toyota Novamotor 763 | |
| 1977 | B.R.S.C.C. Trophy | Stephen South |
March-Toyota Novamotor 763 |
| BP Super Visco British Formula 3 Championship, Rd.14 | Derek Daly |
Chevron-Toyota Novamotor B38 | |
| 1978 | BP British Formula 3 Championship, Rd.7 | Nelson Piquet |
Ralt-Toyota Novamotor RT1 |
| Vandervell British Formula 3 Championship, Rd.5 | Derek Warwick |
Ralt-Toyota Novamotor RT1 | |
| BP British Formula 3 Championship, Rd.16 | Rob Wilson |
Ralt-Toyota Novamotor RT1 | |
| 1979 | Vandervell British Formula 3 Championship, Rd.15 | Chico Serra |
March-Toyota Novamotor 793 |
| 1980 | Vandervell British Formula 3 Championship, Rd.17 |  Stefan Johansson |
Ralt-Toyota Novamotor RT3 |
| 1981 | Marlboro British Formula 3 Championship, Rd.4 | Jonathan Palmer |
Ralt-Toyota Mader RT3/81 |
| Marlboro British Formula 3 Championship, Rd.14 | Roberto Moreno |
Ralt-Toyota Novamotor RT3/81 | |
| 1982 | Marlboro British Formula 3 Championship, Rd.5 | Tommy Byrne |
Ralt-Toyota Hesketh RT3C/81 |
| Marlboro British Formula 3 Championship, Rd.12 |  Enrique Mansilla |
Ralt-Toyota Novamotor RT3D/82 |
British Touring Car Championship
| Year | Race | Driver | Car | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | BRSCC British Saloon Car Championship, Rd.3 | Class A | John Sprinzel |
Austin A35 |
| Classes B, C & D | Gawaine Baillie |
Jaguar 3.4 Litre | ||
| 1960 | Supa Tura British Saloon Car Championship, Rd.3 | 1000cc only | Doc Shepherd |
Austin A40 Farina |
| 1963 | non-championship race | Class A | Paddy Hopkirk |
Mini Cooper S |
| 1967 | British Saloon Car Championship, Rd.5 | Classes A & B | John Rhodes |
Mini Cooper S |
| Classes C & D | Frank Gardner |
Ford Falcon Sprint | ||
| 1968 | British Saloon Car Championship, Rd.5 | Classes A & B | John Fitzpatrick |
Ford Escort 1300 GT |
| Classes C & D | Brian Muir |
Ford Falcon Sprint | ||
| 1969 | British Saloon Car Championship, Rd.7 | Classes A & B | Gordon Spice |
Morris Mini Cooper S |
| Classes C & D | Rod Mansfield |
Ford Escort Twin Cam | ||
| 1971 | non-championship race | Graham Birrell |
Ford Escort Twin Cam | |
| British Saloon Car Championship, Rd.11 | Classes C & D | Brian Muir |
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 | |
| Classes A & B | Jon Mowatt |
Mini Cooper S | ||
| 1972 | British Saloon Car Championship, Rd.9 | Classes A & B | Jonathan Buncombe |
BMC Mini Cooper S |
| Classes C & D | Brian Muir |
Ford Capri RS2600 | ||
| 1974 | Castrol Anniversary British Saloon Car Championship, Rd.1 | Classes A & B | Andy Rouse |
Triumph Dolomite Sprint |
| Classes C & D | Stuart Graham |
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Mk2 | ||
| 1975 | British Saloon Car Championship, Rd.1 | Classes A & B | Andy Rouse |
Triumph Dolomite Sprint |
| Classes C & D | Richard Lloyd |
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Mk2 | ||
| British Saloon Car Championship, Rd.9 | Classes A & B | Andy Rouse |
Triumph Dolomite Sprint | |
| Classes C & D | Stuart Graham |
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 MK2 | ||
| 1976 | British Saloon Car Championship, Rd.8 | Classes A & B | Win Percy |
Toyota Celica GT |
| Classes C & D | Tom Walkinshaw |
Ford Capri II 3.0 | ||
| 1978 | Tricentrol British Saloon Car Championship, Rd. 7 | Classes A & B | Richard Lloyd |
Volkswagen Golf GTI |
| Classes C & D | Gordon Spice |
Ford Capri III 3.0S | ||
| 1979 | British Saloon Car Championship, Rd. 7 | Classes A & B | Win Percy |
Toyota Celica GT |
| Classes C & D | Colin Vandervell |
Ford Capri III 3.0S | ||
| 1980 | Tricentrol British Saloon Car Championship, Rd. 1 | Classes A & B | John Morris |
Volkswagen Scirocco GTI |
| Classes C & D | Andy Rouse |
Ford Capri III 3.0S | ||
| Tricentrol British Saloon Car Championship, Rd. 7 | Classes A & B | Tony Lanfranchi |
Audi 80 GLE | |
| Classes C & D | Gordon Spice |
Ford Capri III 3.0S | ||
| 1981 | Tricentrol British Saloon Car Championship, Rd. 1 | Classes A & B | John Morris |
Volkswagen Golf GTI |
| Classes C & D | Andy Rouse |
Ford Capri III 3.0S | ||
| 1982 | Tricentrol RAC British Saloon Car Championship, Rd. 2 | Classes A & B | Jeff Allam |
Rover 3500 S |
| Classes C & D | Win Percy |
Toyota Corolla GT |
British Superbike Championship
| Year | Race | Rider | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1987 ACU Shell Oils Superbike Championship Rd.5 | Mark Phillips |
500cc Suzuki |
| 1988 | 1988 ACU Shell Oils TT F1 British Championship Rd.5 | Darren Dixon |
500cc Suzuki RG500 |
| 1988 ACU Shell Oils TT F1 British Championship Rd.7 | Trevor Nation |
600cc Norton RCW 588 | |
| 1989 | 1989 Shell Oils ACU Supercup, Superbikes Rd.4 | Brian Morrison |
750cc Honda RC30 |
| 1989 Shell Oils ACU Supercup, 750cc TT Formula 1 Rd.4 | Terry Rymer |
750cc Yamaha 0W01 | |
| 1990 | 1990 Shell Supercup/ACU British Championship, 750cc TT F1 Rd.8 | Terry Rymer |
750cc Yamaha 0W01 |
| 1991 | 1991 Shell Supercup/ACU British Championship, 750cc TT F1 Rd.11 | Jamie Whitham |
750cc Suzuki GSX-R750 |
| 1991 Shell Supercup/ACU British Championship, 750cc TT F1 Rd.12 | Jamie Whitham |
750cc Suzuki GSX-R750 | |
| 1992 | 1992 Motor Cycle News Supercup/ACU British Championship, 750cc Rd.3 | John Reynolds |
750cc Kawasaki ZXR750R |
| 1992 Motor Cycle News Supercup/ACU British Championship, 750cc Rd.4 | John Reynolds |
750cc Kawasaki ZXR750R | |
| 1992 Motor Cycle News TT Superbike Challenge Rd.9 | John Reynolds |
750cc Kawasaki ZXR750R | |
| 1992 Motor Cycle News TT Superbike Challenge Rd.10 | John Reynolds |
750cc Kawasaki ZXR750R | |
| 1992 Motor Cycle News Supercup/ACU British Championship, 750cc Challenge Rd.19 | John Reynolds |
750cc Kawasaki ZXR750R | |
| 1992 Motor Cycle News Supercup/ACU British Championship, 750cc Challenge Rd.20 | John Reynolds |
750cc Kawasaki ZXR750R | |
| 1993 | 1993 ACU TT Superbike British Championship Rd.3 | Jamie Whitham |
750cc Yamaha |
| 1993 ACU TT Superbike British Championship Rd.4 | Jamie Whitham |
750cc Yamaha | |
| 1993 HEAT TT Superbike Supercup Rd.11 | Jim Moodie |
588cc Norton RFI 588 | |
| 1993 HEAT TT Superbike Supercup Rd.12 | Jim Moodie |
588cc Norton RFI 588 | |
| 1994 | 1994 HEAT TT Superbike Supercup Rd.3 | Mark Farmer |
750cc Yamaha |
| 1994 HEAT TT Superbike Supercup Rd.4 | Mark Farmer |
750cc Yamaha | |
| 1995 | 1995 British Superbike Supercup Rd.3 | Jamie Whitham |
916cc Ducati 916 |
| 1995 British Superbike Supercup Rd.4 | Jamie Whitham |
916cc Ducati 916 | |
| 1996 | 1996 British Superbike Championship Rd.15 | Jamie Whitham |
750cc Yamaha YZF750 |
| 1996 British Superbike Championship Rd.16 | Jamie Whitham |
750cc Yamaha YZF750 | |
| 1997 | 1997 British Superbike Championship Rd.13 | Niall Mackenzie |
750cc Yamaha YZF750 |
| 1997 British Superbike Championship Rd.14 | Niall Mackenzie |
750cc Yamaha YZF750 | |
| 1997 British Superbike Championship Rd.15 | Iain MacPherson |
750cc Kawasaki ZX-7RR | |
| 1997 British Superbike Championship Rd.16 | Niall Mackenzie |
750cc Yamaha YZF750 | |
| 1998 | 1998 British Superbike Championship Rd.15 | Matt Llewellyn |
916cc Ducati 916 |
| 1998 British Superbike Championship Rd.16 | Chris Walker |
750cc Kawasaki ZX-7RR | |
| 1999 | 1999 British Superbike Championship Rd.17 | James Haydon |
750cc Suzuki GSX-R750 |
| 1999 British Superbike Championship Rd.18 | John Reynolds |
996cc Ducati 996 | |
| 2000 | 2000 British Superbike Championship Rd.19 | Neil Hodgson |
996cc Ducati 996 |
| 2000 British Superbike Championship Rd.20 | Chris Walker |
750cc Suzuki GSX-R750 | |
| 2001 | 2001 British Superbike Championship Rd.21 | John Reynolds |
996cc Ducati 996 RS |
| 2001 British Superbike Championship Rd.22 | Steve Hislop |
996cc Ducati 996 RS | |
| 2002 | 2002 British Superbike Championship Rd.23 | Steve Plater |
749cc Yamaha YZF-R7 |
| 2002 British Superbike Championship Rd.24 | Michael Rutter |
998cc Ducati 998 RS | |
| 2004 | 2004 British Superbike Championship Rd.17 | John Reynolds |
999cc Suzuki GSX-R1000 |
| 2004 British Superbike Championship Rd.18 | Scott Smart |
998cc Kawasaki ZX-10R | |
| 2005 | 2005 British Superbike Championship Rd.5 | Michael Rutter |
999cc Honda CBR1000RR |
| 2005 British Superbike Championship Rd.6 | Michael Rutter |
999cc Honda CBR1000RR | |
| 2006 | 2006 British Superbike Championship Rd.9 | Ryuichi Kiyonari |
999cc Honda CBR1000RR |
| 2006 British Superbike Championship Rd.10 | Gregorio Lavilla |
999cc Ducati 999 F04 | |
| 2007 | 2007 British Superbike Championship Rd.17 | Shane Byrne |
999cc Honda CBR1000RR |
| 2007 British Superbike Championship Rd.18 | Ryuichi Kiyonari |
999cc Honda CBR1000RR | |
| 2008 | 2008 British Superbike Championship Rd.11 | Shane Byrne |
1099cc Ducati 1098R |
| 2008 British Superbike Championship Rd.12 | Michael Rutter |
1099cc Ducati 1098R | |
| 2009 | 2009 British Superbike Championship Rd.13 | James Ellison |
999cc Yamaha YZF-R1 |
| 2009 British Superbike Championship Rd.14 | Leon Camier |
999cc Yamaha YZF-R1 | |
| 2010 | 2010 British Superbike Championship Rd.9 | Ryuichi Kiyonari |
999cc Honda CBR1000RR |
| 2010 British Superbike Championship Rd.10 | Ryuichi Kiyonari |
999cc Honda CBR1000RR |
"Race of the Year" (Motorcycles)
| Year | Race | Rider | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Race of the Year | John Surtees |
500cc MV Agusta |
| 1959 | Race of the Year | Bob McIntyre |
500cc Norton |
| 1960 | Race of the Year | Mike Hailwood |
500cc Norton |
| 1961 | Race of the Year |  Gary Hocking |
500cc MV Agusta |
| 1962 | Race of the Year | Derek Minter |
500cc Norton |
| 1963 | Race of the Year | Mike Hailwood |
500cc MV Agusta |
| 1964 | Race of the Year | Mike Hailwood |
500cc MV Agusta |
| 1965 | Race of the Year | John Cooper |
500cc Norton |
| 1966 | Race of the Year |  Giacomo Agostini |
500cc MV Agusta |
| 1967 | Race of the Year | Mike Hailwood |
297cc Honda |
| 1968 | Race of the Year | Mike Hailwood |
297cc Honda |
| 1969 | Race of the Year | Giacomo Agostini |
500cc MV Agusta |
| 1970 | Race of the Year | John Cooper |
350cc Yamsel |
| 1971 | Race of the Year | John Cooper |
750cc BSA |
| 1972 | Race of the Year |  Jarno Saarinen |
350cc Yamaha |
| 1973 | Race of the Year | Phil Read |
500cc MV Agusta |
| 1974 | Race of the Year | Barry Sheene |
750cc Suzuki |
| 1975 | Race of the Year | Barry Sheene |
750cc Suzuki |
| 1976 | Race of the Year | Steve Baker |
750cc Yamaha |
| 1977 | Race of the Year | Pat Hennen |
653cc Suzuki |
| 1978 | Race of the Year | Barry Sheene |
500cc Suzuki |
| 1979 | Race of the Year | Kenny Roberts |
500cc Yamaha |
| 1980 | Race of the Year | Randy Mamola |
500cc Suzuki |
| 1981 | Race of the Year | Graeme Crosby |
500cc Suzuki |
| 1986 | Race of the Year | Roger Marshall |
500cc Honda |
| 1987 | Race of the Year | Roger Marshall |
1100cc Suzuki |
| 1988 | Race of the Year | Jamie Whitham |
750cc Suzuki |
| 1989 | Race of the Year | Terry Rymer |
750cc Yamaha |
| 1990 | Race of the Year | Terry Rymer |
750cc Yamaha |
| 1991 | Race of the Year | Rob McElnea |
750cc Yamaha |
| 1992 | Race of the Year | John Reynolds |
750cc Kawasaki |
| 1994 | Race of the Year | Matt Llewellyn |
926cc Ducati |
| 1995 | Race of the Year | Chris Walker |
250cc Honda |
| 1996 | Race of the Year | Ray Stringer |
750cc Kawasaki |
| 1997 | Race of the Year | Jason Vincent |
500cc Honda |
| 1998 | Race of the Year | Chris Walker |
750cc Kawasaki |
| 1999 | Race of the Year | Jason Vincent |
500cc Honda |
| 2000 | Race of the Year | Steve Plater |
750cc Kawasaki |
| 2001 | Race of the Year | Michael Rutter |
750cc Kawasaki |
| 2002 | Race of the Year | Glen Richards |
750cc Kawasaki |
| 2003 | Race of the Year | Michael Rutter |
998cc Ducati |
| 2004 | Race of the Year | John Reynolds |
1000cc Suzuki |
| 2005 | Race of the Year | Glen Richards |
1000cc Kawasaki |
| 2006 | Race of the Year | Chris Walker |
1000cc Suzuki |
| 2007 | Race of the Year | Cal Crutchlow |
1000cc Suzuki |
| 2008 | Race of the Year | Tom Sykes |
1000cc Suzuki |
| 2011 | Race of the Year | Sam Lowes |
1000cc Honda |
| 2014 | Race of the Year | John Ingram |
1000cc Kawasaki |
| 2016 | Race of the Year | Taylor Mackenzie |
1000cc BMW |
| 2017 | Race of the Year | Bradley Ray |
1000cc Suzuki |
| 2018 | Race of the Year | Richard Cooper |
1000cc Suzuki |
FIM Motocross World Championship
| Year | Race | Rider | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Grand Prix of Great Britain MX1 | Jonathan Barragán |
KTM |
| Grand Prix of Great Britain MX2 | Antonio Cairoli |
Yamaha | |
| 2009 | Grand Prix of Great Britain MX1 | David Philippaerts |
Yamaha |
| Grand Prix of Great Britain MX2 | Marvin Musquin |
KTM |
- Gareth Rogers. Mallory Park: 50 Years at the Friendly Circuit. The History Press Ltd. ISBN 978-0752438511.
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