Hi Todd,
You maybe the one and only actual racer in Leicester at present, I cannot recall anyone actively involved in racing in the area,
there are no BMPRS or OMRA members operating racing powerboats at King Lear lake,
except when properly organised racing is taking place, usually twice yearly, with permission of the park ranger.
The lake is set in a wild life country park, and therefore has restrictions on what types of models can be used,
club members do use I/C powered models, but these tend to be vintage boats that are quiet and slow,
allowed by the park ranger.
King Lear Model Boat club members are also covered by insurance against accidents,
I am guessing you may already be a BMPRS member and will already have your own insurance,
I suggest you contact the club regarding the above.
Well worth considering would be the Kingsbury Water Park club,
they have BMPRS members that regularly contribute to Model Boat Mayhem forum
and are allowed to run powerboats without restrictions,
and it's only a short trip up the A5.
Regards ex chairman of King Lear Model Boat club