Round 5 Preview

We’re into the second half of the 2025 Trackday Championship season!

Cadwell Park is up next on Saturday 6 September, when the championship will play a starring role in the circuit’s popular ‘Cult Classics’ event. It’ll be a fantastic day for competitors, who will vie for both the points and podium trophies, on a day designed to celebrate and welcome a large number of beloved classic motors.

Heading into the meeting its Matt Swaffer, Dan Abbitt and Stephen Docker who pave the way in their respective class championship standings.

Swaffer has recorded an impressive three podium finishes in the opening four races so far this season, including victory last time out at Oulton Park. The BMW 130i driver will be looking to repeat his success at Cadwell Park to continue leading Class B, but it won’t be easy with the likes of Nicole Drought (Motion Motorsport), Wright/Glover (Clubracer) and Wright/Wright (Team Air Supply) all amongst the early entry list.

Following some excellent results so far this year, Abbitt Motorsport’s Dan Abbitt currently leads both the overall and Class C championship standings. The Honda Integra driver will be keen to record another podium at Cadwell Park, though class rivals such as Wayne Cockerill (Aindale Racing) and Colin Murphy (Algar Racing) will be hoping to have their own say.

Following a superb class victory in Round 4, Docker will be looking to add to his impressive string of results in Round 5. The Independent driver has amassed a decent gap to his rivals in the standings, but will need to be on form if he is to finish ahead of drivers such as Alister Esam (BC Cars Motorsport) and Steven Orant (STAL Powered for Racing).

Cadwell Park will provide a challenge for both experienced racers and novices alike, but while this is the case, it’s also a circuit that will also offer plenty in the way of thrills. Fondly likened to a ‘mini-Nürburgring’, the circuit winds its way around the Lincolnshire Wolds, combining a tight woodlands section with a more-flowing parkland section. There are a number of epic corners that should be on the bucket list of all UK racers, most notably The Mountain and Gooseneck.

This is not going to be a race to miss!

Secure your space on the grid here.

Photo: Gary Hawkins Photography