CADWELL PARK
Known as the mini-Nürburgring, Cadwell Park presents an incredible challenge for drivers. It’s extremely narrow, and offers a fantastic combination of blind crests, big elevation changes and some really rewarding cambers. As a race track it’s better suited for bikes (it really is that narrow), so you’ll want to make sure you’re starting on pole. But for a pure driving experience it’s unrivalled, making it a great track-day venue.
#1 – COPPICE
The first turn is Coppice; a fast left-hander that climbs uphill steeply. You need to carry as much speed as you can through the corner; depending on your car this turn is either flat-out or a slight lift/brush of the brakes. There’s a cut-through for a shorter version of the circuit to the driver’s right on approach – you want to use that as a marker for turning in. Try to be soft and smooth with your steering inputs to help keep the momentum high and, if the car allows, try to keep left on the exit to set yourself up for the right-handers at Charlies.
#2 – CHARLIES
Charlies features two right-handers, but the straight between the two is too long for this to be what I’d consider to be a double-apex. As with Coppice, momentum is
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