Wheels244
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| posted on 9/7/08 at 07:22 PM |
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Playstation Game - Cadwell and \ or Croft
Hello All
Strange request
Does anyone know of a Playstation 1 or 2 game that has Cadwell Circuit or Croft on it i.e. Toca Touring Car ?
I'm doing my first track day at Cadwell later this month ( on my bike ) I've never been there and want to get to know the circuit - even
if it is only virtual
Over to you
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stevebubs
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| posted on 9/7/08 at 07:26 PM |
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Not PS2, but Rfactor (PC) ....
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stevebubs
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| posted on 9/7/08 at 07:26 PM |
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http://www.rfactorcentral.com/detail.cfm?ID=Cadwell%20Park
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andyw7de
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| posted on 9/7/08 at 07:28 PM |
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I know that Croft is on TOCA touring cars 1 for playstation 1 not sure about Cadwell
cheers
Andy
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jonno
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| posted on 9/7/08 at 07:33 PM |
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Also have a look on youtube theres quite a few laps on there, it will give you a rough idea 
Great circuit, hope you enjoy 
having fun on a budget
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Wheels244
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| posted on 9/7/08 at 07:41 PM |
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Thanks chaps
Rapid response !
Unbelieveably I've still got my PS 1 Toca Touring Cars and you're right Andy, Croft is on there !
Steve - bit of a numpty question - is that for download or do I need to buy it somewhere.
Jonno
Good idea about you tube
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angus.d
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| posted on 9/7/08 at 08:10 PM |
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I've done trackdays at Cadwell circuit a few times on a bike, last time about 4 years ago though.
On a bike trackday you'll be doing the full circuit. If you've never been before it might be a bit of a surprise as the circuit's
got a few hills and twists.
They'll let you out on the top of the mountain (a table top after a sharp rise just before the clubhouse) and one where you will be wheelieing
over with a bit of guts and a few laps under your belt.
You then go through some quick left and right flicks and then a very sharp 90 degree righthander (watch for a high concrete kerb on the inside of this
corner. Another 90 degree right hander sees you along a flat out straight (actually the 'proper' start/finish and into a fast left hander
up a hill. The right hander at the top of this hill you need to master as you need to be laying the bike over before the brow of the hill if your
going fast ! At the end of the next straight which has a dip in the middle brake hard as the corner is tighter than you think. There is an almost
never ending right hander which then tightens right and flicks left down a hill (the infamous Gooseneck). Dont be too cocky there or you will bin it.
At the bottom of the hill there's another deceiving left hander (might be called mansfield) again take care as the front end can let go under
heavy braking and leaning it over.
The last bit is a short straight then a left and right flick and up the mountain for that wheelie !
My advice is take it very easy for the first few laps until you learn the circuit and your confidence builds (ignore other people who may be flying
past you - let them get on with it). Dont be too proud to go in the novice group to start with. You can always get moved up to intermediate if your
leaving the others behind.
Drink plenty of water or soft drinks as with all the concentration and effort you sweat like crazy and dehydrate.
Listen to the organisers, try to relax and enjoy youself ! Hope you have a great and safe time. Enjoy.
Angus.
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oily85
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| posted on 9/7/08 at 10:31 PM |
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If you've got either GTR or GTR2 for the PC, there are unofficial add-ons that include Cadwell, I've got it on both and it's pretty
good.
I've just done my second trackday there, main things to get a good lap are, let the bike drift right out to the left hand edge in Charlies
between the apexes, and as Chris curve opens out, again get to the left, that opens up the first part of the Gooseneck and makes the left-hander
really enjoyable.
As Angus says, take it easy at Mansfield, and also brake early for it, you don't realise quite how steep the run down to it is until you try to
brake and the back wheel just wants to come up. There's also a slow chicane between Mansfield and the mountain. It's slow whatever line you
take, but you can overtake quite a few people by not going right out wide for the first bit, and not lose a great deal of time.
The right hander just before the start finish straight is another one to watch out for, as the track drops away from under you.
The mountain's great fun, it'll probably feel like your front wheel's 4 feet in the air, when it's actually about 6 inches.
I thought the photographers were pretty good as well, I got a CD with all 50 of the photos they took of me for £30. I also found I was pushing a lot
harder wherever they were standing, which is probably fairly common. Since I've mentioned the photos I might as well post a couple
 
Park corner
 
Me over the mountain
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stevebubs
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| posted on 9/7/08 at 11:21 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Wheels244
Steve - bit of a numpty question - is that for download or do I need to buy it somewhere.
Depends how fast you want it...
Download from rfactor.com £25
Buy from Amazon.co.uk / Play.com £18
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PAUL FISHER
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| posted on 10/7/08 at 12:48 AM |
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This is one of my favorite bike video's of Cadwell,he explains the circuit all the way round,hits just over 160mph on park straight,laps the
circuit in 1 minute 46 seconds,gives you a good feel what the circuit is like .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YrsQTjxcl0
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