What is Autograss?
Autograss is a non-contact motorsport that takes place on an oval (approximately 400 metre) track using a natural soil surface. Due to the close nature of the racing, thrills and spills are never far away. There are several differing classes of car, from near standard minis or small hatchbacks through to spaceframed single seaters with monster V8 or twin motorbike power! Up to 8 cars start on a straight line grid and race over short 4-8 lap races. This results in the major meetings, most of which are staged over 2 days, offering upwards of 200 races. All classes normally race through qualifying heats and finals and, if time permits, open races where different classes race against each other.
The social side of the sport is a very large factor in its appeal and friends from all over the country meet and catch up at the "larger" events. The family nature of the sport is important - sometimes all members of a family can share the same racing car, although juniors (12-16 yrs) are restricted to two less powerful classes for obvious reasons!
Where to find us
The way to approach the Melton & Leicester track ay shepshed.
If traveling from the south on the M1, Leave at juntion 23,
Turn left for Shepshed (Ashby Road)A512,
At traffic lights turn left onto (Ingleberry Road) B591,
Follow this road and till you reach a staggered crossroads,
Turn right here onto the the (Nampanton Road) still the B519.
Take the first right into (Charley Road) follow this road for half a mile,
Just as you go under the motorway bridge-(100 Yards) You will see the gate opening for the Melton & Leicester Raceway on your right
If traveling from the north, The same applies... Only you turn right from motorway (M1 juntion 23)..
Sat Nav users: LE12 9YB