Mallory Park

[Mark Mitchell]

Mallory is supposed to have a new layout - a sharp left-hander out of Gerrards and a sweep to the right to link up with the esses. Supposed to slow stuff down a little going into esses.
However, I've heard that this will only be used for bikes - anyone know any different

[Ian Sowman]

I think there's discussion of this in the Trackside and Racers forums.

[neilwaynesmith]

Hopefully, I will have chance to check the alterations out at the BRSCC training day tomorrow.

[Ian Sowman]

Neil

Perhaps you could tell us whether cars are likely to be using the chicane or not if you hear anything. Also, if they do use the chicane, what they are going to do to stop any cars that might go straight up the 'old' track into the path of cars rejoining at the Esses...

[mark ch]

Just been to mallory today and taken some pics. Circuit staff still not sure if cars will use it. but is wide enough for cars unlike the bus stop. Mallory is also resurfacing the track on the exit of the esses removing a bump known to high side bikes. marshal post positions as yet unknown, although there is at least one gap in the armco

[mark ch]

another pic

[mark ch]

another pic maybe this time it will work

[mark ch]

another pic, i dunno what up with the bottom of the pic but better than nothing

[mark ch]

last pic

[sss]

thats quite annoying about the piccies not working properly

[mark ch]

trying a differnt of software, btw the new chicane is to the left of the pic, just after where the people are stood

[mark ch]

ok I give in...... I tryed..... but failed......

[Snapper Baz]

Iv'e got this feeling that there will be more accidents than ever now(perhaps not as major hopefully)! Blasting down the straight into a tight left right flick there will interlocking wheels, drivers late braking up the inside crashing into the sides of other cars, smashing into the backs of others-I think it will be a photographers delight...role on March 30th for the Mighty Mini's!! PS: not saying that the MM boys and girls are prone to this sort of thing...Is that Maisie I can hear screaming already!!!!

[Ian Sowman]

The more I think about it the more I don't think they should use it for cars. As Baz said, an accident waiting to happen.

[redshoes]

Originally posted by mark ch
ok I give in...... I tryed..... but failed......

Mark, can you email me the pics and I'll try fixing them

[sss]

i had heard that it will not be used for cars, just bikes, as esses was a big problem for bikes.

[Snapper Baz]

So...if it isn't going to be used by cars do you reckon that drivers will get a false sence of security knowing the banking is further back (on the entry at least)and possibly enter the Esses even faster? It doesn't look as though the exit (banking) has been moved back though so I guess its wait and see!

[JimW]

Remember what happened last time the banks at Mallory were moved back. Down came the lap times even though the actual track was unchanged. Who says drivers don't pay any attention to their surroundings!

Jim

[Mark Mitchell]

Looking forward to seeing it anyway on the 2nd

[Mark Mitchell]

According to the Mallory Park www, the new "Corner - Edwina's" - will be used for "Modern" Motorcycle racing whilst historic bikes will use the original 1.35 mile track.
The Circuit is still awaiting a decision from the MSA as to whether cars will be using "Edwina's"

[sss]

why have they named it edwina's, is that after edwina curry?

[roys1]

it could be and most certainly is named after edwina overend circuit director with husband ron

[sss]

how corny

[roys1]

did we not once have a chicane called foulstons after one time circuit director?

[Dave Brand]

Originally posted by roys1
did we not once have a chicane called foulstons after one time circuit director?

We still do, at Oulton Park.