Mallory taken over by BARC

No 4 · 12 Jan 2005, 14:24 (Ref:1198986)

Just announced. What do people think? Will it remain the 'friendly circuit'?

**Stephen Green** · 12 Jan 2005, 14:52 (Ref:1199010)

I think this has been on the cards for some time. BARC have been looking to 'own' a circuit as there are certain advantages to be had in other areas.

JohnMiller · 12 Jan 2005, 15:07 (Ref:1199019)

Please note that I belive BARC have not bought Mallory Park.

They have 'only' bought Mallory Park Motorsport which manages the circuit etc. albeit for a knockdown price I believe.

I did hear other 'entrepreneurial' bidders were keen but that the previous owners of the lease would not sell to them...

**Peter Mallett** · 12 Jan 2005, 15:10 (Ref:1199020)

Can I suggest this goes to Trackside please? It's of interest beyond S/Sreaters and we don't need duplicate threads.

Ian Sowman · 12 Jan 2005, 15:27 (Ref:1199033)

Not a massive surprise...

ss_collins · 12 Jan 2005, 15:58 (Ref:1199050)

full story is in MN

**Stephen Green** · 12 Jan 2005, 15:59 (Ref:1199052)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Can I suggest this goes to Trackside please? It's of interest beyond S/Sreaters and we don't need duplicate threads.

Done with pleasure.

andy97 · 12 Jan 2005, 16:22 (Ref:1199063)

Must admit that I have not seen MN yet. I seem to remember that the BARC were supposed to be considering relocating their HQ from Thruxton to Donington Park a few years ago. I think that this coincided with the time that SFX or ClearChannel or whoever it was were trying to get out of their lease with Tom Wheatcroft. I am not sure why the BARC were considering the move (lower property/ rent prices in the Midlands perhaps) but does the take over of the management of Mallory indicate that a move of the HQ to the Midlands might be back on the cards?

Steve Wilkinson · 12 Jan 2005, 16:27 (Ref:1199065)

Will the take over mean that...
a) other clubs will be able to get access to the facilities?
b) BARC area organisers will be able to get access to either Mallory or Thruxton more easily?
or
c) is it the end to all speculation of 'low cost motorsport in the Midlands'?

Let's hope it is either a or b!

Ian Sowman · 12 Jan 2005, 16:39 (Ref:1199073)

I would imagine (a) - as there is a licence for 40 competitive days a year and there is no way BARC could fill all of those themselves. In particular, I imagine the 2005 calendar will be honoured. Comparison to Thruxton (which is used very little really) is pointless, comparison to Pembrey - which is used by a number of clubs - perhaps more realistic.

Equally, I'm sure (b) would apply too. Who knows about (c)...

Redlake27 · 12 Jan 2005, 18:20 (Ref:1199138)

Good News.....the important thing is that the circuit remains in the hands of a racing organisation.

Mallory is very close to a Kirkby Mallory village (the esses back on to someones garden!) which is very commutable for Nottingham, Leicester and Birmingham. With that lake it would have made a very pretty housing estate, so lets be thankful it remains a race track!

Sheila M · 12 Jan 2005, 21:40 (Ref:1199347)

Isn't it wonderful that BARC love me so much they bought the whole circuit just so I could have a pit lane to call my very own?

As for it being sold to anyone else, can you really imagine Edwina allowing it to be turned into a housing estate? There was probably even a clause in her will about THAT!

Seriously, I think this is great news for Mallory Park and I'm sure that BARC will manage the operational side of things extremely well and keep it all running in exactly the way the Overend family would want.

**Stephen Green** · 12 Jan 2005, 21:45 (Ref:1199355)

I agree with you Sheila. Given the committment to motorsport from Dale and Dennis I find it hard to believe this move is anything other than positive for Mallory Park.

Sheila M · 12 Jan 2005, 21:55 (Ref:1199368)

You're right there Stephen, although I understand that there are no immediate plans for any more works to be done.

I did e-mail Dennis earlier today to wish the club well in this venture and gave him my wish list - one way return road into the paddock to alleviate the problems getting cars back out of the pit lane, through the assembly area and down the road in front of race control while cars are trying to get in the same way. Also, I'd like to see better facilities in the pit lane - proper exit lights, office (or at least somewhere secure to store kit other than the boot of the car), loos, shower, microwave, fridge ...

Oh excuse me a minute - time for my medication!

Mark Mitchell · 12 Jan 2005, 22:11 (Ref:1199385)

Does this mean that BARC Midlands centre will become more active in RACING?

Sheila M · 12 Jan 2005, 22:29 (Ref:1199408)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Mitchell

Does this mean that BARC Midlands centre will become more active in RACING?

Dunno! If and when I find out I'll let you know. It would be nice though wouldn't it?

Alan Crook · 13 Jan 2005, 08:11 (Ref:1199607)

This week Mallory Park have announced that BARC have taken over the lease of the circuit. All existing contracts with clubs will remain in place for 2005. At present there are no plans for major changes.

I look forward to seeing all the Mallory regulars and any newcomers throughout the season.

First car meeting 750mc 13th March.

JohnMiller · 13 Jan 2005, 08:59 (Ref:1199650)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheila M

Isn't it wonderful that BARC love me so much they bought the whole circuit just so I could have a pit lane to call my very own?

As for it being sold to anyone else, can you really imagine Edwina allowing it to be turned into a housing estate?

A minor point but, again, the ownership of the circuit has not changed at all.

It will be nice to see BARC Mildands run some more races though...

kickstart · 13 Jan 2005, 09:07 (Ref:1199656)

The one thing that would improve Mallory would be to alternate wednesdays between Bikes and cars for testing so that each type had a whole day - otherwise it can be a very long trip for a morning practise session which is often disrupted by crashes.

andy97 · 13 Jan 2005, 09:19 (Ref:1199664)

Quote:

Originally Posted by kickstart

The one thing that would improve Mallory would be to alternate wednesdays between Bikes and cars for testing so that each type had a whole day - otherwise it can be a very long trip for a morning practise session which is often disrupted by crashes.

Full agreement!

Alan Crook · 13 Jan 2005, 09:29 (Ref:1199671)

Date for 750mc at Mallory should read 20th March
Sorry for any confusion.

Alan Green · 13 Jan 2005, 10:32 (Ref:1199701)

See thread on Trackside forum

Alan Crook · 13 Jan 2005, 11:06 (Ref:1199727)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan Green

See thread on Trackside forum

Yes had spotted the other thread but thought it was worth having on here as well.

ActiveMS · 13 Jan 2005, 16:14 (Ref:1199952)

Quote:

Originally Posted by kickstart

The one thing that would improve Mallory would be to alternate wednesdays between Bikes and cars for testing so that each type had a whole day - otherwise it can be a very long trip for a morning practise session which is often disrupted by crashes.

Very good idea.
For many 3+ hours drive for what ends up to be very little track time due to red flags puts many off.

verglas · 13 Jan 2005, 19:59 (Ref:1200170)

Originally Posted by Mark Mitchell
Does this mean that BARC Midlands centre will become more active in RACING?

or even an occasional Sprint at Mallory would go down well.....

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