Motorcycle Heaven: Cadwell Park
by Kelly Sallaway - LincsMag Writer.
Date: 17 October 2010
Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire's 'mini Nürburgring' is one of the most popular circuits in Britain.
The combination of twists, cambers and gradients make Cadwell a uniquely challenging track.
The circuit's 'Mountain' section, that incorporates snaking switchbacks is legendary.
You'll find Cadwell Park in the heart of Lincolnshire's countryside near Louth. The perfectly manicured park is a Mecca for racers and bike fans in particular.
A sister track to the world famous Brands Hatch, Cadwell is the local answer to a collection of world class facilities. With its sweeping vistas and green hillsides, Cadwell is a beautiful course that is safe yet challenging.
Motorcycle racers and fans from throughout the UK flock to Cadwell to get see their heroes up close in this vast yet intimate setting as the venue plays host to two rounds of the British Superbikes Championships. The remainder of the Cadwell calendar is filled with track days for the amateur rider and specialized sessions for the seasoned pros.
Aside from bikes the track holds more than 30 event annually including the British Superkart Grand Prix, and Vintage motorcycles weekends and the Vintage Sports Car Festival.
Cadwell Park Circuit Lengths
Full Circuit 2.173miles
Club Circuit 1.481miles
Woodlands Circuit 0.712miles
Do You Have A Need For Speed?
Cadwell offers Introductory 'Taster" sessions for Rookies
If you have always dreamed of driving around a race track but didn't know where to start then Cadwell offers a great opportunity with their Trackday Taster Sessions, where 20 minutes of track time in your own car is available for just £25!
These events are only for newcomers to trackdays and are a great place to begin if you have never driven on a racetrack.
With no speed limits, speed cameras, roadworks, traffic lights or police cars - it's about experiencing what you and your machine can do away from any restrictions of the public roads.
During this "Trackday Taster Session" you will receive a full safety briefing including track driving techniques, followed by three limited speed laps led by a safety car so that you can familiarize yourself with the circuit and learn the racing line. You can then complete the remainder of the session at your own speed.
Other trackdays, instruction and open sessions are also available to all skill levels in cars and motorcycles at Cadwell Park.
Cadwell Park is open from March through the first weekend in November.
Directions:
The Circuit is well signposted from the main roads.
Cadwell Park is located on the A153, 10 miles north of Horncastle and 5 miles south of Louth. From the south, the 153 can be accessed from A1. From the north, or west, use the A1, M1 or M62, then take the M180 to Brigg, then the A1084 to Caistor.
Cadwell Park Circuit
Louth, Lincolnshire LN11 9SE
Telephone: 01507 343248
At Cadwell's sister tracks: Enjoy the ultimate driving experience in BMW M3 GTPs at Brands Hatch or learn drifting at Oulton Park
