Cadwell Park driving tips

[agent006]

I'm off to Cadwell park on Friday and was wondering if anyone's got any tips on what to look out for to avoid being either really slow or taken home in an ambulance.
Any potted circuit guides would be good too.


Yes, i know it's just about the most unsuitable track in the UK for a big Audi, before anyone reminds me of what a bad idea this is.

Ta

[GreenV8S]

There are one or places round that track that are slightly forgiving and may not totally destroy the car if you go off. Work out where they are, and be extra carefull everywhere else!

[agent006]

I've been reading a bit on the MSV website that mentions lots of tyrewalls being replaced with armco "for safety". Not entirely sure how that's safer, but never mind.
At least it's a marshals only trackday so i'll be in safe hands if the worst does happen.

[HiRich]

I couple of tips you might find useful for the first session or two:

Mountain:
- For the first left hander, try a late apex. As you are not desperately trying to get back to the left hand side on exit, you will find that it helps you for the right hander.
- As you crest the peak, keep a foot from the outside edge. There is a slight kink out of sight.

Hall Bends
- For the first bend, look for a late apex. Again, it lets you prepare for the next bend in the sequence, rather than reacting. Avoid the inside kerb, to avoid unsettling the car. It is possible to have a big accident to the inside of the corner.
- A lot of drivers (including racers) turn in too early. Look for the beginning of the access road from the Assembly Area, which is about 15' later than many people turn in.
- Start slow and smooth (off the brakes before you turn in). Then build up.

You may find that your car and driving lead you to different lines, once you get used to the circuit. But these are the two places that can really bite you on the bum. Treat them with a lot of respect for the first session or so.

One other tip. Because there are large areas where overtaking is tricky, Cadwell tends to create queues. This in turn leads to large empty spaces. If you find yourself at the back of a queue, and don't see a quick way through, consider easing off on a straight, to create a nice open space to play in.

[custardtart]

This time of year the Mountain section gets very slippery with the close tree covering. It ain't worth squeezing the last tenths out of a lap here as any mistakes get too harshly penalised.

Gooseneck's my favourite section on any track, fantastic fun.

[nutcase]

Yeah, go easy into the hairpin and then you can have a play at the next corner (barn I think), squeezing on the power there.

You can get away with going into park a bit tasty at the end of the back straight, but avoid the marshall's hut there LOL.

Enjoy.

[anonymous-user]

agent006 said:

I'm off to Cadwell park on Friday and was wondering if anyone's got any tips on what to look out for to avoid

avoid using a car, if you must, remember to clear the caterhams out of your radiator between sessions

agent006 said:

Yes, i know it's just about the most unsuitable track in the UK for a big Audi, before anyone reminds me of what a bad idea this is. Ta

ah sorry, buckmore park might be more suitable

[Alpineandy]

francisb said:

agent006 said: Yes, i know it's just about the most unsuitable track in the UK for a big Audi, before anyone reminds me of what a bad idea this is. Ta ah sorry, buckmore park might be more UNsuitable

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