“Mr Mallory Park,” Chris Meek, steers his Radio Luxembourg-sponsored Lotus Europa through the Shaw’s Hairpin at the Leicestershire circuit. Carrying the number 208—the frequency number of the “pirate” radio station—Chris scored many victories with this car.
Photo: James Beckett Collection
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The Friendly Circuit

Steve Natale
Chris MeekPhoto: James Beckett Collection
Chris Meek

Photo: James Beckett Collection

When Mallory Park was purchased, including the estate, in 1983, I cemented a long relationship with the circuit that went back to the 1950s. My first race was in 1957 with my first win on Whit Monday 1959 in an Elva Courier. The last race I won there was in 1983. During that time I experienced the widest spectrum of emotions, highlights and disappointments but one thing is for certain—it was always exciting and never dull on what has always been my favorite circuit.

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