A family outing was stopped abruptly after two people were injured by a flying tyre during a car race at a Suffolk stadium.

On Monday afternoon, Christopher Mallett, 49, along with five other family members went to Foxhall Stadium to watch Hot Rods in action.

They were sat at turn four when the tyre left car and hit Mr Mallett on the head, leaving him with a scar nearly five inches long.

Mr Mallett, from Kesgrave, said he does not remember much of the incident, and only knows what he has been told. 

He said: "I remember the start of the race and a few laps in, but after that I am completely blank. 

"I only remember waking up in a stranger's lap with blood on everyone's clothes."

Mr Mallett had gone to the race with five others from his family.Mr Mallett had gone to the race with five members of his family. (Image: Christopher Mallett) The incident took place during a Hot Rod stock car race on Monday.The incident took place during a Hot Rod stock car race on Monday. (Image: � Copyright Stephen Waller)

Mr Mallett said: "I was told that the tyre hit the curb and bounced above the catch fence before hitting me. 

"The fence clearly is not tall enough for this job."

The tyre also injured the arm of his son's girlfriend who is still in a sling. 

Both have received treatment and are not seriously injured. 

Spedeworth Motorsport who operate Foxhall Stadium have been approached for a comment multiple times. 

He has no memory of the event and can only recall what others told him.He has no memory of the event and can only recall what others told him. (Image: Christopher Mallett)

Mr Mallet said a nurse who was in the audience quickly came to help him before he was rushed into an ambulance and taken to the hospital. 

The nurse continued to assist the family, aiding the young girl whose hand was badly bruised. 

Mr Mallett was rushed to the hospital for treatment.Mr Mallett was rushed to the hospital for treatment. (Image: Christopher Mallett)

Witnesses described watching the incident as "horrific" and "scary".

One eyewitness, who wished to remain anonymous, said: "Cars were in a battle and this wheel had been hit multiple times before it was catapulted into the crowd. 

"The race should have been stopped and management must do more to ensure audience safety."

At the hospital, Mr Mallett's wound was glued up, leaving a huge scar and he was sent home later that same evening. 

However, he says that no one from Spedeworth Motorsport has been in contact with him since or issued any apology for the incident.