Laidlows take series lead to Cadwell Park Sidecar Revival August 3-4th

It’s that time of year again, and the epic surroundings of Cadwell Park will once again ring to the sounds of yesteryear as sidecars from six decades line up to compete, excite, and entertain. This popular Lincolnshire circuit provides the perfect backdrop for period racing, as it was a much-celebrated venue over the entire period during which sidecar racing evolved. The Revival meeting has become a regular feature on the Cadwell Park calendar and will again attract friends and fans old and new to its unique atmosphere.

The high point of the weekend for modern-day followers of the sport is the British Sidecar Championship, recognised as the premier series for long chassis F1 600cc outfits. A six-round series, Cadwell brings us to the penultimate round, with three races on the programme, before we head to Brands Hatch for the season finale in mid-October. It has been a fascinating year to this point, as a new pairing from Dufton in Cumbria lead both the overall standings and their Cup class rankings.

Sam and Jack Laidlow head for Cadwell with a slender eight and a half-point lead over Lewis Blackstock and Paddy Rosney. Pre-season favourites Lewis and Paddy were totally dominant last year at Cadwell, so they will be tough opposition for the young pretenders.

Ultra-consistent George Holden and Oscar Lawrence sit third overall, second in the GP class, and are fighting a rear-guard action against the advancing Steve Kershaw/Ryan Charlwood on the Blinkbonny Quarry Yamaha. The Lauder-based Kershaw has forsaken his World Championship challenge and arrives at Cadwell determined to make up the deficit from missing the opening round in Wales. With three races and seventy-five points up for grabs, he has every chance. Rob Biggs/Ferry Segers have had an eventful but successful campaign, sitting nicely in the top five in both sets of points.

Behind Laidlow in the Cup class, there is a three-way punch-up featuring Paul/Tom Kirby, Craig Clarke/Peter Ensor and Rob Atkinson/Josh Smith, all of whom are well clear of Andy Peach/Ken Edwards. Two of the above teams ride the Adolf RS chassis in contrast to the favoured LCR machine. There is nothing between these three teams in the standings.

The Cadwell Park weekend presents the perfect opportunity to see F1 sidecar racing from the best in Britain whilst giving the spectators the chance to mingle and catch up with heroes, old friends, and many celebrities from this very special sporting family.

We wish everyone a thoroughly enjoyable time, and to leave with that nice warm feeling we all get when we walk among like-minded people.

There is no live Eurosport TV involvement, although some independent Youtube Channel coverage is planned to be available after the event.

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