Three Laps of Cadwell Park in my Caterham R500 Duratec Superlight - MSV Track Day 25th May 2015

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  • Опубликовано: 24 май 2015
  • Three laps of Cadwell Park in my Caterham R500 Duratec Superlight. This video includes my fastest lap time of the day of 1:36.200... The car was running Avon ZZR tyres, Nitron one way adjustable shocks, and the standard R500 exhaust and piper cross air filter. For more Caterham R500 antics please visit my blog at www.caterhamr500.co.uk
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  • @mikeleonard2038
    @mikeleonard2038 8 лет назад +77

    I have seen many videos of Caterham owners driving on various tracks and always often that they were not getting the best out of their machines. This video is different. You are pushing the car very well indeed through what looks to be a very enjoyable circuit. Well done. It was a pleasure to watch.

    • @MikeSmith-rd9fi
      @MikeSmith-rd9fi 4 года назад +2

      @@browners_28 Any videos of you driving since you're such a hero?

    • @vinayak4859
      @vinayak4859 2 года назад

      @@MikeSmith-rd9fi he indeed does have some videos

  • @RavenRedwood
    @RavenRedwood 7 лет назад +31

    Cheers from USA! I've been obsessed with the Nurburgring for most of my life (and disdained flat circuits for just as long) but only just found Cadwell... it's on par with Monaco; a track of my dreams. Thanks for sharing.

  • @smllalmeida
    @smllalmeida 4 года назад +42

    this track is like a mini nordschleife

    • @RobManser77
      @RobManser77 Год назад +1

      That is actually its nickname 😊😊

  • @georgelunt6133
    @georgelunt6133 7 лет назад +13

    I like how the colours on the timer match the colours of the car nice detail 😁👍

  • @EddieFox
    @EddieFox 8 лет назад +8

    Great video. No helmet, windscreen or dash obstructing view. Camera steady mechanics or software in place. Enjoyable watching. Thank you.

  • @bozwellox
    @bozwellox 4 года назад +7

    Absolutely fucking epic!! I love Cadwell Park, and one day I hope to be able to afford a Caterham so I can scare the shit out of myself round the best circuit in the UK.

  • @mols89
    @mols89 5 лет назад +11

    4:14
    Powering out of Mansfield with precision and authority! Great driving all 'round, man!

  • @fernandes5986
    @fernandes5986 2 года назад +1

    What a beautiful and demanding track.

  • @MDDeGrande1994
    @MDDeGrande1994 Год назад +2

    Awesome driving and car!

  • @Blatter7
    @Blatter7 9 лет назад +6

    Tidy laps there, sir!

  • @paulguitar100
    @paulguitar100 8 лет назад +4

    What a great circuit and some very nice driving.

  • @andrewwilson8317
    @andrewwilson8317 4 года назад +1

    Loving the little rise in revs as it goes light over the hump! That's when you know you are " on it!"

    • @DanielFrench
      @DanielFrench  4 года назад +1

      You’re dead right! I ended up cracking the diff cage doing that jump all day... was great fun!

  • @reado33
    @reado33 8 лет назад +3

    awesome some tricky downhill braking well felt with thanks for sharing this

  • @ExSheriffFattyBoySkinnyArms
    @ExSheriffFattyBoySkinnyArms 2 года назад +1

    An absolutely beautiful run!

  • @bogdanrus7953
    @bogdanrus7953 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing the footage, great driving! Such a difficult and spectacular track to drive.

    • @DanielFrench
      @DanielFrench  3 года назад

      Thanks very much! Yes it is an amazing track to drive!

  •  4 года назад +3

    Great car and track. Great driving indeed 👏

  • @ChatMotorsport
    @ChatMotorsport 3 года назад +1

    looks mental, I would love to get back to Cadwell to photograph how people handle the mountain in a car like yours!

    • @DanielFrench
      @DanielFrench  3 года назад

      Thank you - it’s an epic track that’s for sure 👍🏼

  • @Ernsteverything
    @Ernsteverything 2 года назад

    yes... one of my favorite tracks in a caterham... nice to see some proper driving.. :)

  • @matthewdixon1564
    @matthewdixon1564 3 года назад

    I’m lucky enough that this is my local track, cracking video sir!

    • @DanielFrench
      @DanielFrench  3 года назад

      Thank you 🙏🏼 such a great circuit - you’re very lucky to have it as your local!

  • @Muhluri
    @Muhluri 2 месяца назад

    Didn't expect a caterham to sound this good

    • @DanielFrench
      @DanielFrench  Месяц назад

      Yeah the R500 with the de-cat, pipercross air filter and loud exhaust really is something special to hear!

  • @maxjelley4055
    @maxjelley4055 Год назад

    I love this, that’s mechanical joy. Also those slides are wicked I don’t care if they take time out of you they’re awesome

    • @DanielFrench
      @DanielFrench  Год назад +1

      Thank you 😊 the driving experience was incredible! 👌🏼

    • @maxjelley4055
      @maxjelley4055 Год назад

      @@DanielFrench I can imagine! This car is one of my dream 5.

  • @anthonyboyne2386
    @anthonyboyne2386 5 лет назад +2

    it looks great fun in a fun car

  • @j.a.otrackfilming2152
    @j.a.otrackfilming2152 7 лет назад +1

    Nice driving

  • @eamonahern7495
    @eamonahern7495 3 года назад +1

    That's an amazing circuit.

  • @commantrosexetlos4700
    @commantrosexetlos4700 5 лет назад +1

    damn the entry speed is godly

  • @JuanChOKhan
    @JuanChOKhan 8 лет назад +1

    Nice!

  • @tarpnarp
    @tarpnarp 2 года назад

    I live 20 miles from this circuit and somehow only found out about it a couple of months ago... Safe to say my track day is booked.

  • @DinoCookie101
    @DinoCookie101 6 лет назад +1

    Great video, nice driving. It was quiet out there too, not the usual traffic jam track day

  • @glennreidcars
    @glennreidcars 4 года назад +1

    Very tidy laps. Look forward to hitting Cadwell in a 7 soon.

  • @paulgardner9763
    @paulgardner9763 2 года назад

    As a delighted Caterham Duratec owner myself I doubt I could ever drive that quick if my life depended on it !! RESPECT ! :)

    • @DanielFrench
      @DanielFrench  2 года назад

      Thanks Paul…. I think the narrowness of the track is complimentary in making the video looks quicker….

  • @szymon6207
    @szymon6207 8 лет назад

    stack dashboard?

  • @freenational
    @freenational 4 года назад

    Did you lapped another car in two laps?

  • @cpbowring
    @cpbowring 3 года назад +1

    Some very good driving there and respectable times to match. Seems you have to have something a,all and light to truly enjoy Cadwell. Particularly the woodland section.

  • @P100KLE
    @P100KLE 3 года назад +1

    As Boro Postman Pat would say. “Mehhh mehhh fuckin meowww”

  • @craigthornberry6404
    @craigthornberry6404 3 года назад +1

    Where did you put your mic? Or what sort of external mic please

    • @DanielFrench
      @DanielFrench  3 года назад

      I cabled tied it behind the seat on the underside of the upper harness strap. I used at stereo microphone with a wind protector. Hope that’s of use.

  • @shadowgaming6660
    @shadowgaming6660 3 года назад

    Nice laps. I reckon maybe you could gain a bit of time by approaching T1 with a bit of extra speed, but nice work anyway.

  • @jonnygti
    @jonnygti 3 года назад

    What engines are in these? Sounds abit like a motorbike 😁😎

    • @DanielFrench
      @DanielFrench  3 года назад +1

      Two litre Ford duratec with roller barrel throttle bodies and 255bhp.

    • @jonnygti
      @jonnygti 3 года назад +1

      @@DanielFrench oh awesome! 👍🏻

  • @FourWheelMotion
    @FourWheelMotion 5 лет назад +1

    Lots of grip in that thing.

  • @Unfunny_Username_389
    @Unfunny_Username_389 3 года назад +1

    ok - that was fast

  • @MikeKleinsteuber
    @MikeKleinsteuber 2 года назад

    Nice audio

  • @itsmephil2255
    @itsmephil2255 3 года назад

    A track that is local to me
    Not been round in ages

    • @DanielFrench
      @DanielFrench  2 года назад +1

      That's a shame - it's a brilliant circuit, well up there amongst the best.

    • @itsmephil2255
      @itsmephil2255 2 года назад +1

      @@DanielFrench totally agree there

  • @mad-b264
    @mad-b264 2 года назад

    I'd argue this was the mini Norshliefe not Oulton Park, It's got me wanting to put it on in sim racing, But only got this track on PC2, I get rage qiut when I race on project car's tho, Lol, I'm not on a PC yet, Struggling to pay bills let alone save for a PC, Console sim racing is too limited for me now, I'm doing Norshliefe in 7 mins, 6.30s in GT3 car's, So I needs get on a PC soon as possible tho...
    Some top driving tho, That gear box looks solid, Looks hard to put it gear, lol, Better like that tho, We all want a stronger gear box, lol...
    Great example of great driving an what looks a great little track....

  • @TheCemaykan
    @TheCemaykan 8 лет назад +3

    Nice track.. a bit sloppy on the laps and would have shaved a bit more time, but looks like great fun.

    • @Ernsteverything
      @Ernsteverything 7 лет назад

      agreed wider in wider out... few seconds lost a few seconds, after that back straight through the corners, the upshift through the returning curves and past the club house.. should have been flat out... Great video eitherway.. love that track.. :) R500 sounds nasty..

    • @IamDude2
      @IamDude2 3 года назад +2

      Pipe down you two.

  • @michaeljoefox
    @michaeljoefox 4 года назад

    Mate I hate to be the one to tell you but your steering wheel and seat are on the wrong side. Whoops, someone got fired that day.

    • @IamDude2
      @IamDude2 3 года назад

      And you’re a Smith..

  • @alancollard8939
    @alancollard8939 4 года назад +1

    these werent your first lap[s around cadwell thats a cert

    • @DanielFrench
      @DanielFrench  4 года назад

      The one and only time I've ever been there - great circuit tho!

    • @MikeSmith-rd9fi
      @MikeSmith-rd9fi 4 года назад

      @@DanielFrench Nice driving. I only recently tried out a 7 and love em. Is the circuit very narrow?

  • @ForestKicks
    @ForestKicks 4 года назад

    Like if after watching this you went on Project Cars 2 to beat this time

  • @wilspu5590
    @wilspu5590 3 года назад +1

    Very messy. Terrible

  • @bestopinion9257
    @bestopinion9257 3 года назад

    You drift too much. Take it easy.

  • @browners_28
    @browners_28 4 года назад +4

    Sorry but this is terrible driving. Blip engaging way after the rear axle has lost energy, MASSIVE understeer, upshift using the clutch. Shouldn’t have a painted helmet really - why heel and toe if you don’t engage the engine at the peak revs. You shouldn’t really post a clip if you’re crap

    • @alancollard8939
      @alancollard8939 4 года назад +7

      dont know who you are , but id like to see you do better , ,it didnt have massive understeer a couple of times he got understeer due to brake locking, and as for criticizing using the clutch i think you will find its a syncro box not a dog box ,and as a matter of fact if you use the clutch on a dog box ,you will get twice the life out of the dog rings

    • @daytona955joop
      @daytona955joop 4 года назад +3

      jarnoawful
      I’m not sure you know what you are talking about.

    • @ClaytonYatescarenthusiast
      @ClaytonYatescarenthusiast 4 года назад +3

      @@alancollard8939 I agree with you.

    • @MikeSmith-rd9fi
      @MikeSmith-rd9fi 4 года назад +1

      Please explain and elaborate on what you mean re: blip engaging after the axle has lost energy and what this means.

    • @63elan
      @63elan 4 года назад +2

      1.36 in a road car.. no full cage round cadwell is very respectable 1.31 is the quickest ever lap round cadewll

  • @colinboyd4371
    @colinboyd4371 5 лет назад +1

    Nice driving