Cadwell Park was established in 1934 in the rolling Lincolnshire countryside and is known as the "mini Nurburgring", due to its unique challenges among British circuits. The track was almost doubled to 1.3 miles in 1953, when the first car race was held here (500c motorbike-engined Formula 3 class). Cadwell remained on the Formula 3 calendar until 1984. These days the only car races held here are club meetings, but the track's tight and swooping nature provides excellent racing. If you're a track day enthusiast, Cadwell Park should be towards the top of your list. The circuit was expanded to its current 2.25 mile configuration in 1962 and has 3 layouts: Woodlands; Club; and full.

Cadwell is just off the A153 between Louth & Horncastle. From the south leave the A1 at Grantham and take the A153 all the way to the track. From the north, take the A18/A16 to Louth, then the circuit is ~7 miles south on the A153.

While at the briefing, take a look out of the window: what looks like a narrow access road is in fact the track! You may start to wish you'd brought a kart but persevere, it's worth it! It's definitely a circuit of two halves: the tight twisty section through the trees from the Mountain through Hall Bends and the Hairpin; and the open swooping section from Charlies through to Mansfield. You exit the pits straight into Hall Bends, a rapid sequence of bends where you need to balance throttle and brake. It's easy to out brake yourself into the Hairpin (especially as it's often very slippery under the trees), then you're into the fast right-hander Barn before upwards into Coppice & Charlies. Gooseneck is a fast right-left before plunging steeply downhill towards Mansfield. The Mountain makes a grand finale to a lap! Top tip: lift off the throttle over The Mountain to protect your drive shafts. Barn & Charlies both lead onto straights and are key to good lap times.

Local Garage
If you find youself needing some support at Cadwell try AW Tracksport in Horncastle. Turn left out the circuit and head towards Horncastle some 8 miles away. Turn right at traffic lights, over pedestrian crossing and up to the next set of lights and straight across. AW Tracksport are on the left next to M.L Plant hire. Their address is AW Tracksport, The Workshop, Lincoln Road, Horncastle, LN9 5AW. Tel: 01507 522242, Mob: 07737399920.

Words kindly provided by Andrew Kell (ajk)

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