Cadwell Park Preview

The MG Car Club’s motorsport will be in action this Saturday 22^nd July at Lincolnshire-based circuit Cadwell Park.

This will be the Club’s first visit to Cadwell Park since 2013 and it looks set to be another fantastic day out for drivers and spectators alike with packed grids throughout.

A range of MG’s from throughout the marque’s history will be on display – including 1930s Triple-M models racing at the circuit for the first time in over ten years. An impressive grid of 25 cars is expected to race for the second time this year after competing for the Mary Harris Trophy at Brands Hatch back in April.

Russell McCarthy, driving his MGBGT V8 will be looking to add to his 20-point lead over Andy Young’s MGC in the BCV8 Championship. In the Cockshoot Cup, Ashley Woodward leads the fully modified ‘Class C’ in his MG ZS after winning the second race at Silverstone by just one second over tied second place driver Ray Collier.

Just five points separate the top three drivers of the Drayton Manor MG Metro Cup going into the fourth of seven rounds at Cadwell this Saturday. Andrew Ashton sits at the top of the table with 86 points, just ahead of Mike Williams and younger brother Jack Ashton.

Paul Campfield is currently leading the Lackford Engineering Midget and Sprite Challenge driving in Class E –for cars with race modified engines and suspension but treaded tyres. The two Class A and fully modified cars of Edward Reeve and Richard Wildman will be hot on Paul’s toes this weekend as they attempt to get back into the title picture.

After three rounds of the Peter Best Insurance MG Cup, Alan Brooke leads the chase after scoring maximum points in both races at Snetterton. Brooke will be looking to add to his 21-point advantage in Lincolnshire and is hoping for a repeat performance of his last outing.

Alongside the above will be the Iconic ‘50s Series of which caters to 1950s MG T-Types, MGAs, and various other marques including Lotus and Austin Healey.

Race Competitions Secretary John Hutchison said: “We’re delighted to be back at Cadwell Park this weekend, and with such a diverse mix of cars we’re hoping for another successful day’s racing.

“We like to offer our drivers the opportunity of racing up and down the country, and this Saturday will be a fresh challenge for a number of our competitors who may not have visited Cadwell with us before.”

For those interested in going along, tickets can be purchased on the gate for £15. Children under 13 go free, and senior citizens are entitled to a £5 discount off the gate price.

For more information on race meetings and championships, please visit www.mgcc.co.uk/motorsport, or alternatively contact John Hutchison on 01235 849738 or johnh@mgcc.co.uk.