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comment-out the seemingly misplaced 2007 reference breaking the first sentence, added in 2009 (see https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Cadwell_Park&diff=next&oldid=309215243) very tenuous, just extensive text about a female writer trying to learn single-seat racing, adds nothing tangible to the article except "Lincolnshire" which is not disputed
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{{Short description|Motor racing circuit in Lincolnshire, England}}
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{{Infobox motorsport venue
{{Infobox motorsport venue
|Name = Cadwell Park
|Name = Cadwell Park
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|Time = [[Greenwich Mean Time|GMT]] ([[UTC+0]])<br />[[British Summer Time|BST]] (April–October, [[UTC+1]])
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|Coordinates = {{coord|53|18|32|N|0|3|47|W|type:landmark_scale:10000_region:GB|display=it}}
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|Location = [[Lincolnshire]], England
|Image = [[Image:Cadwell Park track map.svg|250px]]
|Image = [[Image:Cadwell Park track map.svg|250px]]
|Image_caption = Motorcycle Full Circuit (2004–present)
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|Events = [[BRSCC]] races<br />[[British Superbike Championship]] <br />[[British Formula 3 Championship|British F3]]
|Opened = 1938
|Opened = 1938
|Owner = [[MotorSport Vision]] (January 2004–present)
|Owner = [[MotorSport Vision]] (January 2004–present)
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|Events = '''Current:'''<br />'''[[British Superbike Championship|BSB]]''' (1995–2019, 2021–present)<br />'''Former:'''<br />[[British Formula 3 Championship|British F3]] (1954–1955, 1962, 1965, 1970–1972, 1974–1975, 1977–1983)
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|Location = [[Lincolnshire]], England
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|Time = [[Greenwich Mean Time|GMT]] ([[UTC+0]])<br />[[British Summer Time|BST]] (April–October, [[UTC+1]])
|Layout1 = Full Circuit (1961–present)
|Layout1 = Full Circuit (1961–present)
|Length_km = 3.502
|Length_km = 3.502
|Length_mi = 2.175
|Length_mi = 2.175
|Turns = 18
|Turns = 18
|Record_time = 1:23.490
|Record_time = 1:21.036
|Record_driver = [[Enrique Mansilla]]
|Record_driver = [[Sam Moss]]
|Record_car = [[Ralt RT3]]
|Record_car = [[Anderson Racing Karts|Anderson CSK]]
|Record_year = [[1982 British Formula Three Championship|1982]]
|Record_year = [[British Superkart Championship|2021]]
|Record_class = [[Formula Three|F3]]
|Record_class = [[Superkart]]
|Layout2 = Motorcycle Full Circuit (2004–present)
|Layout2 = Motorcycle Full Circuit (2004–present)
|Length_km2 = 3.508
|Length_km2 = 3.508
|Length_mi2 = 2.180
|Length_mi2 = 2.180
|Turns2 = 19
|Turns2 = 19
|Record_time2 =
|Record_time2 = 1:25.858
|Record_driver2=
|Record_driver2= [[Bradley Ray]]
|Record_car2 =
|Record_car2 = [[Yamaha YZF-R1]]
|Record_year2 =
|Record_year2 = [[2022 British Superbike Championship|2022]]
|Record_class2 =
|Record_class2 = [[Superbike racing|SBK]]
|Layout3 = Club Circuit (1961–present)
|Layout3 = Club Circuit (1961–present)
|Length_km3 = 2.375
|Length_km3 = 2.375
|Length_mi3 = 1.476
|Length_mi3 = 1.476
|Turns3 = 10
|Turns3 = 10
|Record_time3 = 55.400
|Record_time3 = 0:55.400
|Record_driver3= [[Tony Lanfranchi]]
|Record_driver3= [[Tony Lanfranchi]]
|Record_car3 = [[Elva (car manufacturer)#Mk VI, VII and VIII/VIIIS|Elva Mk VII]]
|Record_car3 = [[Elva (car manufacturer)#Mk VI, VII and VIII/VIIIS|Elva Mk VII]]
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==History ==
==History ==
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In addition to the August round of the [[British Superbike Championship]], Cadwell Park also hosts two major historic events with the Vintage Sports Car Club's annual festival and the Wolds Trophy covering the post-war period.
In addition to the August round of the [[British Superbike Championship]], Cadwell Park also hosts two major historic events with the Vintage Sports Car Club's annual festival and the Wolds Trophy covering the post-war period.


The Vintage Motorcycle Club is a regular visitor, with the popular Modified Live car show event also on the calendar. The Cadwell Park season typically ends with stage rallying and fireworks.
The Vintage Motorcycle Club is a regular visitor, with the popular Modified Live car show event also on the calendar. The Cadwell Park season typically ends with stage rallying and fireworks.


During the week the circuit offers general test days and track days for cars and motorcycles, and can also be hired out for private use.
During the week the circuit offers general test days and track days for cars and motorcycles, and can also be hired out for private use.
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In June 2015 the circuit was used as part of the course for pedal-cycling's [[British National Time Trial Championships]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/nationalroadchampionships/article/20150625-roadchamps-Report---British-Cycling-National-Road-Championships---Time-Trials-0 |title=Dowsett, Simmonds and Davies take British time trial titles |last1=Allen |first1=Eddie|date=25 June 2015 |website=[[British Cycling]] |access-date=25 June 2015}}</ref>
In June 2015 the circuit was used as part of the course for pedal-cycling's [[British National Time Trial Championships]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/nationalroadchampionships/article/20150625-roadchamps-Report---British-Cycling-National-Road-Championships---Time-Trials-0 |title=Dowsett, Simmonds and Davies take British time trial titles |last1=Allen |first1=Eddie|date=25 June 2015 |website=[[British Cycling]] |access-date=25 June 2015}}</ref>


Some racing scenes for the 2013 film [[Rush (2013 film)|Rush]] were filmed at Cadwell Park.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/rush-scenes-filmed-at-cadwell-park-1-5461541 |title=Rush scenes filmed at Cadwell Park - Louth Leader |website=www.louthleader.co.uk |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110091804/http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/rush-scenes-filmed-at-cadwell-park-1-5461541 |archive-date=2017-01-10}} </ref>
Some racing scenes for the 2013 film [[Rush (2013 film)|Rush]] were filmed at Cadwell Park.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/rush-scenes-filmed-at-cadwell-park-1-5461541 |title=Rush scenes filmed at Cadwell Park - Louth Leader |website=www.louthleader.co.uk |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110091804/http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/rush-scenes-filmed-at-cadwell-park-1-5461541 |archive-date=2017-01-10}}</ref>


''[[Top Gear (2002 TV series)#New era: 2019–present|Top Gear]]'' used the circuit for a feature, aired in 2020, featuring former Formula One driver [[Damon Hill]] pitted against the regular ''Top Gear'' presenters, testing a Porsche, Aston Martin and Ferrari.<ref>[https://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/people/cadwell-parks-top-gear-episode-airs-weekend-2498720 Cadwell Park’s ‘Top Gear’ episode airs this weekend] ''Louth Leader'', 19 February 2020. Retrieved 23 February 2021</ref>
''[[Top Gear (2002 TV series)#New era: 2019–present|Top Gear]]'' used the circuit for a feature, aired in 2020, featuring former Formula One driver [[Damon Hill]] pitted against the regular ''Top Gear'' presenters, testing a Porsche, Aston Martin and Ferrari.<ref>[https://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/people/cadwell-parks-top-gear-episode-airs-weekend-2498720 Cadwell Park’s ‘Top Gear’ episode airs this weekend] ''Louth Leader'', 19 February 2020. Retrieved 23 February 2021</ref>
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==Race lap records==
==Race lap records==

The fastest official race lap records at Cadwell Park are listed as:
As of August 2024, the fastest official race lap records at Cadwell Park are listed as:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Category!!Time!!Driver!!Vehicle!!Event
!Category!!Time!!Driver!!Vehicle!!Event
|-
|-
! colspan=5 | Full Circuit: 3.502&nbsp;km (1961–present)
! colspan=5 | Full Circuit: 3.502&nbsp;km (1961–present)<ref name='cadwellpark_rcircuits'>{{cite web |title=Cadwell Park - Racing Circuits |url=https://www.racingcircuits.info/europe/united-kingdom/cadwell-park.html |website=RacingCircuits.info |access-date=9 September 2024}}</ref>
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|-
| [[Superkart]] || '''1:21.036'''<ref name='2021_cadwellpark_skart'>{{cite web |title=2021 Motorsport UK British Superkart Championship - Race 10 - Classification |url=https://www.tsl-timing.com/file/?f=BRSCC/2021/213432rc2krt.pdf |date=29 August 2021 |access-date=29 November 2022}}</ref> || [[Sam Moss]] || [[Anderson Racing Karts|Anderson CSK]] || [[British Superkart Championship|2021 Cadwell Park British Superkart round]]
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|-
| [[Formula Three]] || '''1:23.490'''<ref>{{cite web |title=1982 Cadwell Park British F3 |url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/races/1982-cadwell-park-british-f3/ |website=[[Motor Sport (magazine)|Motor Sport Magazine]] |date=20 June 1982 |access-date=21 October 2022}}</ref> || [[Enrique Mansilla]] || [[Ralt RT3]] || [[1982 British Formula Three Championship|1982 Cadwell Park British F3 round]]
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|-
| [[Sports prototype]] || '''1:39.000'''<ref>{{cite web |title=Cadwell Park [Special GT2.0] 1968 |url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/race/Cadwell_Park-1968-04-04-13473.html |date=4 April 1968 |access-date=21 October 2022}}</ref> || [[Tony Dean (racing driver)|Tony Dean]] || [[Dino 206 S|Ferrari Dino 206 S]] || 1968 Cadwell Park Special GT 2.0 round
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|-
| [[Formula Libre]] || '''1:44.000'''<ref>{{cite web |title=BRSCC Cadwell park [Formula Libre] 1962 |url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/race/Cadwell_Park-1962-05-20-27801.html |date=20 May 1962 |access-date=21 October 2022}}</ref> || [[Brian Hart]] || [[Lotus 22]] || 1962 Cadwell Park Formula Libre race
|-
! colspan=5 | Motorcycle Full Circuit: 3.508&nbsp;km (2004–present)<ref name='cadwellpark_rcircuits' />
|-
| [[Superbike racing|Superbike]] || '''1:25.858'''<ref>{{cite web |title=2022 Bennetts British Superbike Championship - Round 7 - Race 2 - Classification |url=https://www.tsl-timing.com/file/?f=BSB/2022/223404rc2sbk.pdf |date=29 August 2022 |access-date=29 November 2022}}</ref> || [[Bradley Ray]] || [[Yamaha YZF-R1]] || [[2022 British Superbike Championship|2022 Cadwell Park BSB round]]
|-
|-
| [[Formula Three]] || '''1:23.490'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/races/1982-cadwell-park-british-f3/|title=1982 Cadwell Park British F3|access-date=21 October 2022}}</ref> || [[Enrique Mansilla]] || [[Ralt RT3]] || [[1982 British Formula Three Championship|1982 Cadwell Park British F3 round]]
| [[Sport bike#Classes|Supersport]] || '''1:28.388'''<ref>{{cite web |title=2024 Bennetts British Superbike Championship - Round 8 - 2024 Quattro Group British Supersport & GP2 Championships - Sprint Race - Classification |url=https://www.tsl-timing.com/file/?f=BSB/2024/243404rc1spt.pdf |date=25 August 2024 |access-date=9 September 2024}}</ref> || [[Jack Kennedy (motorcyclist)|Jack Kennedy]] || [[Honda CBR600RR]] || [[2024 British Supersport Championship|2024 Cadwell Park BSB round]]
|-
|-
| [[Sports prototype]] || '''1:39.000'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/race/Cadwell_Park-1968-04-04-13473.html|title=Cadwell Park [Special GT2.0] 1968|access-date=21 October 2022}}</ref> || [[Tony Dean (racing driver)|Tony Dean]] || [[Dino 206 S|Ferrari Dino 206 S]] || 1968 Cadwell Park Special GT 2.0 round
| [[Sport bike#Classes|Sportbike]] || '''1:32.418'''<ref>{{cite web |title=2024 Bennetts British Superbike Championship - Round 8 - 2024 Pirelli National Sportbike with Moneybarn Vehicle Finance - Race - Classification |url=https://www.tsl-timing.com/file/?f=BSB/2024/243404rc1spb.pdf |date=26 August 2024 |access-date=22 September 2024}}</ref> || [[Edoardo Colombi]] || [[Aprilia RS660]] || 2024 Cadwell Park BSB round
|-
|-
| [[Formula Libre]] || '''1:44.000'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/race/Cadwell_Park-1962-05-20-27801.html|title=BRSCC Cadwell park [Formula Libre] 1962|access-date=21 October 2022}}</ref> || [[Brian Hart]] || [[Lotus 22]] || 1962 Cadwell Park Formula Libre race
| [[BMW F900R#BMW F900R Cup|BMW F900R Cup]] || '''1:34.258'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 Bennetts British Superbike Championship - Round 8 - 2023 ABK Beer 0% BMW Motorrad F 900 R Cup - Main Race - Classification |url=https://www.tsl-timing.com/file/?f=BSB/2023/233404rc3bmw.pdf |date=28 August 2023 |access-date=9 September 2024}}</ref> || [[Richard Cooper (motorcyclist)|Richard Cooper]] || [[BMW F900R]] || [[BMW F900R#BMW F900R Cup|2023 Cadwell Park BMW F900R Cup round]]
|-
|-
! colspan=5 | Club Circuit: 2.375&nbsp;km (1961–present)
! colspan=5 | Club Circuit: 2.375&nbsp;km (1961–present)<ref name='cadwellpark_rcircuits' />
|-
|-
| [[Sports car racing]] || '''55.400'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/race/Cadwell_Park-1963-07-01-12858.html|title=Cadwell Park 1963|access-date=21 October 2022}}</ref> || [[Tony Lanfranchi]] || [[Elva (car manufacturer)#Mk VI, VII and VIII/VIIIS|Elva Mk VII]] || 1963 Cadwell Park sports car race
| [[Sports car racing]] || '''0:55.400'''<ref>{{cite web |title=Cadwell Park 1963 |url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/race/Cadwell_Park-1963-07-01-12858.html |date=1 July 1963 |access-date=21 October 2022}}</ref> || [[Tony Lanfranchi]] || [[Elva (car manufacturer)#Mk VI, VII and VIII/VIIIS|Elva Mk VII]] || 1963 Cadwell Park sports car race
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!Time
!Time
|-
|-
|Sam Moss||Division One [[Superkart]]|| 1:21.036<ref>TSL Timing - Motorsport UK British Superkart Championship 2021 Round 3 - Cadwell Park https://www.tsl-timing.com/file/?f=BRSCC/2021/213432rc2krt.pdf</ref>
|Sam Moss||Division One [[Superkart]]|| 1:21.036<ref name='2021_cadwellpark_skart' />
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|-
|Richard Mitcham||Jedi MK6||1:21.138
|Richard Mitcham||Jedi MK6||1:21.138
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|Tim Gray||Spire GT3 (750MC Bikesports)||1:22.82
|Tim Gray||Spire GT3 (750MC Bikesports)||1:22.82
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|[[Jimmy Broadbent]] || [[Praga R1]] ||1.23.562<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY2MyOBQSRY/|title=Engine Fires, High Speed Spins And Brake Failures...Time Attack At Cadwell Was Insane!!!}}</ref>

|-
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|[[Enrique Mansilla]]||[[Monoposto|Monoposto F3]]||1:23.572<ref>[http://www.monoposto.co.uk/results/lap-records/mono-f3 Monoposto Racing Club - Mono F3]/</ref>
|[[Enrique Mansilla]]||[[Monoposto|Monoposto F3]]||1:23.572<ref>[http://www.monoposto.co.uk/results/lap-records/mono-f3 Monoposto Racing Club - Mono F3]/</ref>
|-
|-
|Robin Liddell||[[Radical Motorsport|Radical]] Prosport||1:25.49
|Robin Liddell||[[Radical Motorsport|Radical]] Prosport||1:25.49
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|Bruce Winfield
|Mitsubishi Evo IX(MG AUTO MOTORSPORT)
|1:25.636<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timeattack.co.uk/cadwell-park-round2-fastest-times-pro-classes/|title=Cadwell Park Round2 Fastest Times Pro Classes – Time Attack® – It's not racing… It's Time Attack!!}}</ref>
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|-
|Lee Atkins||[[Radical Motorsport|Radical]] SR4||1:29.04
|Lee Atkins||[[Radical Motorsport|Radical]] SR4||1:29.04
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|-
|Russ Stephens||[[Radical Motorsport|Radical]] Clubsport||1:29.36
|Russ Stephens||[[Radical Motorsport|Radical]] Clubsport||1:29.36
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|}

{| class="wikitable"
|colspan="3" align="center"|'''Motorcycle Lap Records'''
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!Rider
!Bike
!Time

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|[[Tommy Bridewell]]||[[Ducati Panigale V4]]||1:25.950 <ref>[https://www.tsl-timing.com/file/?f=BSB/2022/223404rc1sbk.pdf eBay Sprint Race 1] TSL Timing 28 August 2022. Retrieved 28 August 2022</ref>
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vdfnib0KSs Matt Bell's SR3 Lap Record (video)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vdfnib0KSs Matt Bell's SR3 Lap Record (video)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOZonw-FbxI Div.1 Superkarts: Carl Hulme at Cadwell (video)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOZonw-FbxI Div.1 Superkarts: Carl Hulme at Cadwell (video)]

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Cadwell Park
Motorcycle Full Circuit (2004–present)
LocationLincolnshire, England
Time zoneGMT (UTC+0)
BST (April–October, UTC+1)
Coordinates53°18′32″N 0°3′47″W / 53.30889°N 0.06306°W / 53.30889; -0.06306
OwnerMotorSport Vision (January 2004–present)
Opened1938
Major eventsCurrent:
BSB (1995–2019, 2021–present)
Former:
British F3 (1954–1955, 1962, 1965, 1970–1972, 1974–1975, 1977–1983)
Websitehttps://www.cadwellpark.co.uk/
Full Circuit (1961–present)
Length3.502 km (2.175 miles)
Turns18
Race lap record1:21.036 (Sam Moss, Anderson CSK, 2021, Superkart)
Motorcycle Full Circuit (2004–present)
Length3.508 km (2.180 miles)
Turns19
Race lap record1:25.858 (Bradley Ray, Yamaha YZF-R1, 2022, SBK)
Club Circuit (1961–present)
Length2.375 km (1.476 miles)
Turns10
Race lap record0:55.400 (Tony Lanfranchi, Elva Mk VII, 1963, Sports car)
Woodlands Circuit (1961–present)
Length1.365 km (0.848 miles)
Turns9
Full Circuit (1952–1960)
Length2.012 km (1.250 miles)
Turns13
Original Circuit (1938–1950)
Length1.207 km (0.750 miles)
Turns7

Cadwell Park is a motor racing circuit in Lincolnshire, England, 5 mi (8.0 km) south of Louth, owned and operated by MotorSport Vision, a business associated with former racing driver Jonathan Palmer.[1] Sited on former parkland across a steep-sided valley with dips and crests, the circuit features sharp changes in gradient, including one section called The Mountain where bikes can become airborne by up to several feet. Its mix of challenging corners has led to its nickname as the Mini-Nürburgring.[2][3]

History

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Cadwell Park is located in Lincolnshire
Cadwell Park
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Cadwell Park shown within Lincolnshire
(grid reference TF293810)

Located in the Lincolnshire Wolds, Cadwell Park was established in 1934 (90 years ago) (1934) by Mr Mansfield Wilkinson of Louth. His sons originally used the land for racing their own motorbikes against each other.

Originally the gravel-drives of the country estate measured 0.75 mi (1.21 km), with tarmac and concrete being added in 1938, with widening and lengthening in 1953, and lengthened again in 1961 with the addition of the Donington Curve.[4]

In 1953 the track was lengthened to 1.250 mi (2.012 km), upon the invitation of the 500 cc motorcycle-engined Formula 3 to race in a traditional bike meeting. Around 30,000 spectators attended that particular race.

Josh Brookes aviating on a Milwaukee Yamaha British Superbike at The Mountain in 2014

The track grew to the current 2.175 mi (3.500 km) layout in 1962 and hosted the British F3 series the next May. Some of the bends are named after family members e.g. Mansfield, Charlie and Chris.

One of the biggest developments in the circuit's history occurred in January 2004, when Jonathan Palmer's MotorSport Vision company completed the purchase of Cadwell Park and the other Octagon venues (Brands Hatch, Oulton Park, and Snetterton).[5] Palmer immediately implemented a programme of improvements to the venue, designed to heighten customer experiences both for spectators and competitors.

Racing usage

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Competitively, Cadwell Park is primarily used for motorcycle racing, with the British Superbike Championship round being the biggest event on the circuit's calendar, held during an August weekend each year.[6][7] In 2010, it hosted an additional BSB meeting on the weekend of 22/23 May.

Cadwell Park occasionally features in the British Superkart Championship calendar, having last done so in 2021. A new circuit lap record for any vehicle was set by driver Sam Moss in that year.

The circuit's track width is now generally considered too narrow for high level car races, although Club motorsport associations such as the BARC, HSCC and 750MC still hold meetings.

Current events

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In addition to the August round of the British Superbike Championship, Cadwell Park also hosts two major historic events with the Vintage Sports Car Club's annual festival and the Wolds Trophy covering the post-war period.

The Vintage Motorcycle Club is a regular visitor, with the popular Modified Live car show event also on the calendar. The Cadwell Park season typically ends with stage rallying and fireworks.

During the week the circuit offers general test days and track days for cars and motorcycles, and can also be hired out for private use.

Other usage

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Several tests and feature clips for the motoring program Fifth Gear have been filmed here. They frequently feature racing driver Tiff Needell.

In April 2009, musician and Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason flew into the circuit by helicopter to drive his £1.5 million Ferrari 512.[8]

In June 2015 the circuit was used as part of the course for pedal-cycling's British National Time Trial Championships.[9]

Some racing scenes for the 2013 film Rush were filmed at Cadwell Park.[10]

Top Gear used the circuit for a feature, aired in 2020, featuring former Formula One driver Damon Hill pitted against the regular Top Gear presenters, testing a Porsche, Aston Martin and Ferrari.[11]

Stock Car racing

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During the 1960s and 1970s, BriSCA Formula 1 Stock Cars attracted big crowds to Cadwell. The gradient changes added excitement to the racing, as stock car drivers were accustomed to racing on flat 400-yard (370 m) oval tracks of shale or tarmac; and likewise their cars' suspensions and gearing were set up for short flat ovals.

  • View from Hall Bends, looking towards Coppice
    View from Hall Bends, looking towards Coppice
  • Chris Curve
    Chris Curve
  • Hall Bends
    Hall Bends

Race lap records

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As of August 2024, the fastest official race lap records at Cadwell Park are listed as:

Category Time Driver Vehicle Event
Full Circuit: 3.502 km (1961–present)[12]
Superkart 1:21.036[13] Sam Moss Anderson CSK 2021 Cadwell Park British Superkart round
Formula Three 1:23.490[14] Enrique Mansilla Ralt RT3 1982 Cadwell Park British F3 round
Sports prototype 1:39.000[15] Tony Dean Ferrari Dino 206 S 1968 Cadwell Park Special GT 2.0 round
Formula Libre 1:44.000[16] Brian Hart Lotus 22 1962 Cadwell Park Formula Libre race
Motorcycle Full Circuit: 3.508 km (2004–present)[12]
Superbike 1:25.858[17] Bradley Ray Yamaha YZF-R1 2022 Cadwell Park BSB round
Supersport 1:28.388[18] Jack Kennedy Honda CBR600RR 2024 Cadwell Park BSB round
Sportbike 1:32.418[19] Edoardo Colombi Aprilia RS660 2024 Cadwell Park BSB round
BMW F900R Cup 1:34.258[20] Richard Cooper BMW F900R 2023 Cadwell Park BMW F900R Cup round
Club Circuit: 2.375 km (1961–present)[12]
Sports car racing 0:55.400[21] Tony Lanfranchi Elva Mk VII 1963 Cadwell Park sports car race

Track records

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Lap Records
Driver Car Time
Sam Moss Division One Superkart 1:21.036[13]
Richard Mitcham Jedi MK6 1:21.138
Jeremy Timms Dallara F301-Suzuki (Monoposto Mono1400) 1:21.979[22]
Shaun Balfe Radical SR8 1:22.50
Tim Gray Spire GT3 (750MC Bikesports) 1:22.82
Jimmy Broadbent Praga R1 1.23.562[23]
Enrique Mansilla Monoposto F3 1:23.572[24]
Robin Liddell Radical Prosport 1:25.49
Lee Atkins Radical SR4 1:29.04
Russ Stephens Radical Clubsport 1:29.36

References

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  1. ^ Contact Us, Cadwell Park at MotorSport Vision Limited Retrieved 11 August 2015
  2. ^ Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire Archived 3 June 2009 at the Wayback Machine - NG Road Racing
  3. ^ Cadwell Park - British Superbikes official website Archived 23 June 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Britain's Top Circuits, race circuit guide, 1966 hard copy (free supplement with Motor Cycle), Accessed 2 May 2015
  5. ^ "Palmer buys four British tracks". bbc.co.uk.
  6. ^ "Rea is sixth on Cadwell Park grid". bbc.co.uk. BBC. 27 August 2006. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  7. ^ "Rea claims win at Cadwell Park". BBC. 27 August 2007. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  8. ^ Pink Floyd's Nick Mason at Cadwell Park on Wednesday - Louth Leader
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