Radical Motorsports is relocating its headquarters to Donington Park in Leicestershire.
The race car company, which launched in 1997 and has built more than 2,800 cars, is taking over the former Formula E headquarters at the ex-Formula 1 circuit. Its original Peterborough factory will be kept on as its manufacturing and production base.
Radical said it sold more cars in 2022 than at any other time in its history and now wants to build on that success, with the new corporate head office set to open this spring.
The business makes a number of track cars such as the 654 bhp RXC Spyder – described as its “flagship racing car for the gentleman driver” – and the 500 bhp RXC GT3, which is approved for national GT3 competition. There is also a road-legal sports car called the Rapture, which can do 0-60mph in 3 seconds.
The corporate headquarters is close to the Donington Park entrance, and will be the new home for Radical’s “customer-facing” sales and marketing teams, providing them with more room to grow. The company said it remained fully committed to its roots in Cambridgeshire.
A spokesman said: “The new Radical Motorsport corporate HQ is set to become a destination for owners and fans alike, a venue for automotive events and a unique meeting space for business partners and corporate reservations.
“Behind the scenes, in addition to the office space for its sales, marketing, and motorsport staff, the premises will be able to provide the expanding Radical Motorsport dealer network with dedicated training opportunities to be able to better serve its growing customer base across the world.”
Radical Motorsport chief executive Joe Anwyll said: “We looked at a number of non-circuit-based locations in the UK to host our expanding commercial team.
“However, with British motorsport tracks widely known as being some of the best in the world, we had to take this opportunity, as a British motorsport manufacturer, to be right on the doorstep of the action.
“As well as our expanding team and record production numbers this year, this move to Donington Park will allow us to pursue ventures we’ve been unable to from our factory. Our cars belong on track, so it’s only fitting we be present there too.”
Jonathan Palmer, chief executive of Donington circuit operator MotorSport Vision (MSV), said: “Since MSV took over the running of the venue in 2018, it’s been our ambition not just to create an improved competitor and spectator experience, which we’ve already achieved through numerous venue improvements, but also to elevate the circuit’s standing as a major national hub of motorsport businesses.
“Radical Motorsport is a much-admired and globally recognised manufacturer of sports racing cars, and I’m delighted it’s recognised the significant benefits of being based at one of the UK’s leading race circuits.
“With the addition of Radical Motorsport alongside a growing portfolio of businesses, and further developments planned at the estate, including the renovation of Donington Hall as an incredible mansion house hotel, the future for the site is looking very bright indeed.
“I extend a very warm welcome to Joe Anwyll and his team and look forward to seeing the completed facility soon.”
