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After a 16-year absence from competitive action at Mallory Park, the Trackday Trophy makes a welcome return to the circuit this season, bringing a varied grid back to one of the UK’s most characterful venues.
Known for its eclectic mix of machinery and close-fought multi-class racing, the Trackday Trophy has become a firm favourite among competitors and spectators alike, with everything from lightweight sports cars to powerful saloons expected to tackle Mallory’s flowing layout.
The return marks the series’ first race appearance at the Leicestershire venue since 2010, adding an extra layer of intrigue as drivers re-familiarise themselves with the fast, challenging nature of the circuit. Mallory Park’s compact configuration has long been known for producing close racing and slipstream battles, with overtaking opportunities never far away.
Among those to watch will be the team of Jack Wright and Matthew Allatt, winners last time out at Cadwell Park, in the blue number 64 Porsche 944. Jeremy Evans, in the red-and-white “rising sun” livery Honda Civic, will also be looking for a strong result as he returns to the series.
Competition looks strong once again in Class C, as Stuart Smith, in his Honda Civic, joins Wayne Cockerill, who arrives at Mallory Park on the back of a Class C victory at Cadwell Park in his Toyota Celica. George Wright and his Renault Clio are also expected to be firmly in contention in what is shaping up to be one of the most competitive classes on the grid.
Class D also heads to Mallory with momentum following the previous round, where Alister Esam claimed victory at Cadwell Park in his Mazda MX-5. With confidence high after that success, he will be aiming to continue his strong form in a class that is also home to series regular Andy Burton and his very competitive Ford Focus.
Trackday Trophy has become an established and popular platform for club racers of all experience levels to battle for class podiums in a fun yet competitive environment. Designed to keep costs manageable while maximising track time, the format includes a mandatory pit stop to allow two-driver teams to share both the expense and excitement of racing, with each event featuring a 25-minute qualifying session and a 40-minute race on the same day.