Mallory Park's operator says Roger Twelvetrees died despite immediate medical assistance.
The circuit had been hired for a day of racing managed by the Vintage Sports Car ClubLeicestershire Police said it was called to the Mallory Park circuit, near Hinckley, at 14:14 BST on Saturday but that the driver was declared dead at the scene.Mallory Park's operator Real Motorsport named the driver and expressed condolences to his family.
In a statement, it said: "In the second race of the day, competitor Roger Twelvetrees was involved in an incident on the back straight, but despite the on-circuit medical team's immediate assistance, Roger sadly succumbed to his injuries." "All the staff and management at Mallory Park send the family of Roger their most sincere condolences."Leicestershire Police said: "Our inquiries continue on behalf of HM Coroner and identification of the deceased will be a matter for the coroner."
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