THE region's leading racing circuit is throwing open its doors to allow runners and cyclists on to the course.
Donington Park is welcoming manpower rather than horsepower, with a series of running and cycling evenings.
The events start on June 27 with cycling.
The event will allow fitness fanatics to jog, walk or cycle away from the main roads in one of the country's most famous sporting venues.
One loop of the Donington track totals two and a half miles, allowing simple tracking of personal bests and miles completed.
Donington Park managing director Christopher Tate said: "The track here at Donington Park is steeped in motor racing history and holds its place as one of the most famous sporting venues in the Midlands.
"But as well as hosting big sporting events like the British Touring Car Championship and World Superbikes, we really want to show that Donington Park can be many different things.
"The next phase for Donington Park is to diversify the range of events we hold here – so in the near future we'll be thinking of new and exciting ways that we can open up our facilities to the public.
"In the past we have held a charity cycle ride for Hope Against Cancer at the circuit, and a charity run in aid of Brian Clough and Peter Taylor – so we thought it would be a great idea to make the track available for similar activities throughout the summer.
"The Olympics last year really invigorated the public's love for sport, so we want to offer a safe space away from the hustle and bustle of traffic to really encourage the local community to get active and learn to love sport in all forms. Who knows, we might be welcoming a future Bradley Wiggins or Jessica Ennis to the track."
The dates for the "Cycle In The Park" events are Thursday, June 27, Thursday, July 18, Monday, August 5.
The "Run In The Park" dates are Thursday, July 4, Thursday, July 25 and Monday, August 12. The course will be open to people of all ages and fitness levels, with doors open from 5.30pm to 8pm.
The course is asking for donations of £1 per person.
Gemma Toogood, head of commercial sales and marketing, said: "Our cycle and run in the park evenings offer a safe, off-road route for cyclists and runners, something which is increasingly hard to come by.
"We hope these evenings will help instill a real sense of community – and they are perfect for running or cycling clubs looking for something a little bit different. Just last year we hosted a ride the curves event for Hope Against Cancer which saw an army of cyclists have a great time flying around the circuit, and this new scheme will offer a regular chance for everyone to get involved and get fit for the summer."