NO CIRCUIT EVENT AT MALLORY PARK

Just after Motorsport News went to press last week came confirmation that the Dukeries Rally will not run this winter after attempts to switch the event to Mallory Park faltered.

Dukeries Motor Club’s event is traditionally held at Donington Park in early December but cannot happen this year due to the circuit being resurfaced. Instead, club members made big efforts to find another suitable venue and had an outline arrangement with Mallory Park.

However, in a statement, the club said: “We’ve planned the outline of an alternative event at Mallory Park, with stage maps, time schedules and budgets. Following this work, we do not feel we can provide an event with sufficient stage mileage, variety and interest for competitors within the constraints of Motorsport UK regulations.”

The club went on to thank Mallory Park for its enthusiasm and willingness to adapt at short notice. Instead, planning will focus on the club’s next major event at Donington Park in March.