Lotus Exige Cup 430: TRACK MODE At Cadwell Park | Carfection 4K

In Ep.2 of Track Mode, Abbie Eaton and Jorge Calado take the Lotus Exige Cup 430 to Cadwell Park to take this feisty, supercar destroying track weapon for some hot laps. We also find out the history of this amazing track and why it's known as the mini Nurburgring.
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[@UniversityOfTurmoil]

Full marks to the drone pilot, excellent shots....

[@BaeHarrier]

Yeah. Love the opening sequence. Super fast and so well flown - Kudos Sir!

[@andrewnorris5415]

I would have had the car go really slow and sped the whole footage up!

[@ninja5879]

I'd love to know what drone they're using.

[@BaeHarrier]

@@ninja5879 Yeah, my Mavic2 can‘t do that. Not even in sport mode. :o)

[@Bruno-cb5gk]

@@BaeHarrier Its definitely a homebuilt FPV drone, some very smooth flying from the pilot tho.

[@swwito4821]

I love this format & presenters. Tsukuba, Suzuka & Laguna Seca are top of my list to see you test cars on. Especially as you incorporate the circuit history along the way.

[@jorgecaladoracing]

Yes, yes and absolutely yes! Appreciate your appreciation! 🙌

[@innerhammer]

I would say Ebisu

[@anydaynow01]

Road Atlanta and Virginia International (VIR) grand course are excellent also! Definitely give them a go if you come across the pond!

[@andrewwallace5969]

There’s some serious, serious driving in this! 🤯🙌🏼

[@5thgearouttahere]

Finally is right! Twenty years from now the 430 Cup (and all 111s et. al) will be regarded as we do legends like the NSX and Carrera GT. A true all-time great of the type. Great job Abbie & Jorge, this is a very enjoyable format. Cadwell Park deserves to be much better known.

[@b0ddo]

6:56 - in 2020, they would have named it Corner McCornerFace.

[@MathsYknow]

and then the track owners wouldn't have honoured the will of the people, like Alfa Romeo with the Furiosa.

[@Pandamasque]

Bendy McBender

[@AsinineComment]

No. They might've tried that in 2014, but no cnut would bother doing that now. 😉

[@DonFather]

Wow, you 2 are sick presenters. It's rare that I don't forward a single second in a youtube video these days. Props.

[@W00LFY100]

What a nice surprise series you've dropped on us, I look forward for what's to come!

[@magic8585]

This was great! I cold not stop smiling while watching.

[@Lan_gtg]

Sick opening shot! Must be some crazy drone.

[@AgroAaronFpv]

Ya looks like they used an Fpv mini quad for that shot. Kinda like a drone except much harder to fly and they can reach speeds of over 100mph.

[@scott4550]

Some of the "ten tenths" driving in this vid is to die for, great work guys

[@jorgecaladoracing]

Ten Tenths or nothing! 🤘 Thank you so much for the support!

[@feral4mr2]

In 2006 I went to the UK from Australia. Met up with members of the mk1 aw11 mr2 club and spent a day at Cadwell Park. Most awesome track I've ever been at.

[@dragospahontu]

Lotus is a scam

[@BrendanEvan]

“Thank god it’s not carbon fiber”

[@aeiouxs]

Great video guys - as an ex-Lotus owner, and currently working on AMS2 - you made me feel extra happy. Love that Exige.

[@clubdevoiture1618]

Goes on to autotrader...closes laptop

[@Cloxxki]

Lotus cars used to be somewhat affordable and really light.

[@clubdevoiture1618]

@@Cloxxki yes . But the top end ones are proper weapons. Id rather this than an old esprit

[@Bergie_78]

You can get an Exige S like mine for the 3rd of the price

[@sean-yt8bm]

@@Bergie_78 I am thinking about buying an Exige S- Are you happy with it?

[@Bergie_78]

@@sean-yt8bm yes mate, love it... so much car for the money, though it’s a small car lol

[@Havdkoereden]

That V6 sounds every bit the business. What a motor! Awesome film!

[@michael070]

My absolute favourite Exige film on KZbin by a long shot, I Have watched this around 15+ times… So good!

[@TheCabrooster11]

Fantastic format of show, great presenters/drivers come to Scotland and do Knockhill

[@vladx2]

Love the format, you can see how much fun Abbie and Jorge having in the car 👏👏

[@mcgoo721]

I absolutely love this track. It looks like such a blast

[@GtstangLv]

There are other automotive KZbin channels that have tried the dual presenter format, but I believe this is the most successful version of it. Great video. Fantastic driving, interesting facts, and good chemistry between the presenters.

[@jorgecaladoracing]

Damn! I might print this and frame it on my wall! Thank you so much for the kind words... 🙌

[@AJBa83]

Shame he didn't call it the Mansfieldwilkinsonring.

[@TheWallBeyond]

Would be excellent revenge for making us pronounce Nurburgring Nordschleife

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

Well done UK for keeping your amazing racetracks alive and using them. Here in Au tracks everywhere have closed over the years or are falling into disrepair.

[@feral4mr2]

Too many whingers and corrupt councils here in Oz making it hard for tracks to stay open. I've been to Cadwell, amazing track.

[@aaronfalcon7142]

Yes my name is Sir Gastonberry Von Herfordshire McDevonsworth and I dare say this is quite splendid

[@easygoingdude9990]

"Seat fits perfectly"🤣🤣🤣

[@sonkekoster3105]

Nice track, video and car! The Lotus Exige is great.

[@jamiewilkinsracing]

Yes!! Keep these coming. Oulton Park next please.

[@Refikbey]

A big plus one from me for Oulton!

[@malph9216]

Had some great days at Cadwell back in the 70s watching cars on the track and rallycross....on everything, anyone remember that? It's a track made in heaven for BSB nowadays.

[@driver46]

Nice video it's cool that you included history of the track . Seems like must go to track in England.

[@chesspiece81]

Abbie you're excellent on here and the Grand Tour. I hope the new format of challenges and such hasn't pushed you out because daughters loved watching you as well. Father, Mother, and 2 daughter fans of yours from Alabama in the USA. Jorge you aight....just kidding you're fantastic too.

[@petrol_burner]

I took my Lotus Elise S2 around it 10 years ago, epic track. Anglesey is my favourite

[@BabyHairAutomotive]

Love the car/track combo review format. also 8:32 AMAZING feature

[@miguelandre7112]

Very enjoyable to watch and very professionally put together. Impressed by the 430 Cup. Get your hands on a "true" Exige Cup - full roll cage + XTRAC sequential - and marvel at what an Exige can deliver (not sure Jorge managed to drive ours at Goodwood). A time will come when these cars will be truly missed. Track classics.

[@jorgecaladoracing]

Hi Miguel. I remember driving your Aero 8 which was just hilariously good fun and then David let me take a few guests out in the 311 and it really left an impression on me. Sadly I don't think there was an Exige with an XTRAC sequential there that day (I would remember haha). Maybe on a future episode? ;) Thank you for your kind words. Um abraço.

[@Abrikosmanden]

This is hands down one of the best car_/racing videos I've seen as of late!!! Well done, Abbie, Jorge and crew!

[@jorgecaladoracing]

That is super kind of you to say thank you! More coming hopefully very soon!✌️

[@303cerebral]

This was fun, a likeable pair of presenters with the right attitude. Look forward to more. Cadwell park is fantastic. Would love to see how fast you two can take Church at Thruxton!

[@djmandrick]

I loved the history being included. BTCC in the 90s was the motorsport I grew up loving. Know nothing about the tracks themselves but played racing games since they were available so really looking forward to the series ahead. Best vid I've watched today. By a Gooseneck.

[@john_dee1431]

The historic dialogue was 'icing on the cake.' Superb!

[@burrogrande]

Jeez, you must be going at least 9/10. Excellent footage, gave me the chills!

[@BobbyDazzler888]

You’re not the first complaining about the gear changes. Seems to be a regular thing

[@craigo2656]

Lotus = Chinese (CCP, Totalitarian, Dictatorship)

[@gunnerfan1968]

Did you write this review or was it written by your Manager???

[@TerribleUsernameAmirite]

Could you give some more detail on that? I’d like to know more if this is a common issue

[@AsinineComment]

@@craigo2656 = uninformed git. This car was designed when Lotus had been owned by Proton for over a decade, and years before Geely bought Lotus from them.

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

I never had a problem with it on my S2 Elise. If the linkages need looking at it can get like this.

[@miguelmc2289]

A nice track, beautiful shots, insightful, a good presentation by approachable people, a 430 Cup and Noisia playing.... Man do I love this video

[@neilkinsey8523]

So good hearing the history of the circuits.

[@carljones7992]

Please get these 2 around all UK tracks want to know history of knockhill, snetterton, brands etc.. one my FAVE ever carfection vids love both these presenters and this format.

[@andy111s]

Cadwell was the first track I went to watch motorsport in the late 80’s (rallycross) and more recently doing a few Trackdays in my 1999 111s Lotus Elise, cracking video to all concerned with lots of history about the track and I was very lucky to be on track the day you were filming this .... so good to see this video and great to meet you guys on the day .... keep up the good work 👍👍

[@jorgecaladoracing]

We loved Cadwell and in a few days we'll be tallying up the suggestions in the comments and decide which track we should do next...sooo you know the drill: Which circuit should we do next? What is your favourite circuit? Why should we go there? AND, if it's a circuit local to you, can we sleep on your couch?!?!?

[@nightnomad635]

Ummm....Donnington is pretty local to me. And i cook nice food 😅

[@Carfection]

@@nightnomad635 We did Donington in the previous episode!

[@TurboPeeen]

Oulton Park, but I dont live there, sorry no couch!

[@hf7188]

Anglesey circuit would be interesting.... so many car tests and journalistic pieces are done there, and yet, no one mentions the history of it...plus, the stunning view from it. for Jorge, excelente trabalho, continua e muitos parabéns!

[@jorgecaladoracing]

@@TurboPeeen I think Oulton is Abbie's favourite circuit if I'm not mistaken so that one is definitely on the cards! 👍

[@craighills2382]

Thank you for your time, i thoroughly enjoyed.

[@Chrissy-H]

That was awesome, these two can drive!

[@paulclark3]

Awesome coverage guys - great driving and an awesome Lotus 430 Cup to boot - thanks for sharing 👍🏼

[@niksperience]

I love the format. Great job!

[@Carfection]

Thanks!

[@niksperience]

@@Carfection P.S. Abbie and Jorge nice as hosts as well. I would love to see them again.

[@thedoctormma9433]

Thank you for the bike jumps. Seriously 😂.

[@stuhill9500]

Amazing vid format. Fantastic presenters/ drivers. Aim to make Caldwell my first Trackday of 2021. But for now I’m off to hunt down more of your content!

[@darrenrider5676]

This video has convinced me I want one. Before this I was torn between the exige and a Jaguar project 8. Lotus 😍😍

[@thunderpants007]

Top job, honest and not to "rehearsed". Loving the Lotus eating everything on track, we British need to shout about Lotus more!

[@nivrin13]

That V6 sounds so good! music to my ears! and Abbie is such a looker! :D

[@simonmurfin1910]

Drone shots are great. Love love cadwell! I’ve done so many bike track days there, often 2 days back to back with mates and I’ve so many memories - some of my best days ever. If you’ve not tried it you must make the trip.

[@Robikreatif]

amazing,,,about how you describe a car, and spiced up the history of the birth of the street where you passed, that's cool

[@endlesswindingroad]

That course looks like real fun! And that car - big like! Thanks Abbie and Jorge!

[@Convisis]

This was sick. Cup 430 is a total dream car.

[@skrads]

I love this series! Professional drivers showcasing great track cars. Lotus is so underrated. This is a a true workout sports car!

[@GonzoSaavedra]

Love this series! Caldwell is an awesome track and always play it on Assetto Corsa. Algarve, Portimao because elevation changes and Blind Curves are awesome. Brands Hatch, because the history alone is interesting and is a hard to do right track. Ahvenisto or Botniaring, Finland, because if the saying "if you want to win hire a fin" is true, we need to know where they learn.

[@jorgecaladoracing]

All excellent suggestions! Portimão and Brands GP are just as crazy as eachother and Ahvenisto looks absolutely beautiful so definitely on the wishlist too! 👀

[@alexcarolan8825]

Noisia?? My man!!

[@jorgecaladoracing]

🤘

[@Phased_Array]

Mosport, Thunderhill, Chuckwalla, Willow Springs, VIR, Road Atlanta, and Lime Rock would all be worth visiting in N. America.

[@jorgecaladoracing]

A U.S. tour would definitely be something we'd love to do in the future!

[@nightnomad635]

Great content. I've always wanted to drive around Cadwell but I'm a bit wary of binning it so I'm building up to it. Lovely guide for a novice like me

[@hawaiianvibes7843]

Abbie coaching at the end is brilliant 👏 Bravo!

[@stephenhendren1867]

Great video guys. The 430 cup would be fun at Knockhill, love to see it dropping down Duffus Dip. You might snow tyres at the moment though 🌪🌪🌪

[@colesy7]

Carfection is like that band that I love but can't stand its toxic fanbase... Here we have an awesome new show with gorgeous visuals and two new presenters working to improve themselves and all you guys can say is "HENRY HENRY HENRY" I found this channel BECAUSE of Henry and because I love what he does but please just get off his dick for a moment will you!? With Henry's reviews and this show, Carfection is easily the best car channel out here!! We all win.

[@sl0w_racer]

Really loved this format, more like this please. Great work!

[@jorgecaladoracing]

Thank you! We have loads more coming! As soon as Covid gives us a chance...

[@bokkelman]

You should try Ahvenisto, Finland.

[@TonyBrQ]

Oh Abbie - nice driving (and commentary) - I think I am in love! More please!

[@Bruno-cb5gk]

Love the use of FPV drone shots, I always knew they'll slowly find their way into automotive content.

[@twinscrew928]

Looks fun. Love the elevation, Now, just need to fly across the pond, pass quarantine, find a car, learn to shift with my left hand, and go driving.

[@johnmclaughlin2845]

Car looks so good on track

[@miniblitz16]

I really enjoyed this video, and I do hope this series continues. Abbie and Jorge are fantastic, and the history lesson that goes with it is very interesting as well.

[@Keep-It-Wheel]

Would absolutely love these two's job. What a day at work 😎

[@mafico]

Loved this-looking forward to more! Get out to California in the Spring and spend some time at Laguna Seca!

[@tris7]

Awesome video guys!

[@SP-ut5wc]

This video was masterfully done (cinematography, narration, driving), congratulations to everyone involved. If this is going to be a serie, I'm really looking forward to it. (as I think most of us are)

[@jorgecaladoracing]

Wowzers thank you so much! It is indeed episode 2 of a series. Epsiode 1 was at Donington, check it out as well if you fancy! Cheers 😬

[@SP-ut5wc]

@@jorgecaladoracing Watching now (link below). Thanks for the reminder. And good luck with the serie! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5WcZnZ_lt6Vesk

[@Silverdeamon92]

This was epic. I love this review the two of you was did. More of these please. Also can I say, That shot of the GT3 being blown by goes to emphasize, the driver makes the machine and not the money or power of the machine. Good work guys.👍🏽🏁

[@dantindley5181]

I lost it at "all this coming in at a whopping *KA-CHING* £WHO.CARES"

[@V8bgt]

More of this please?

[@ZeeBri]

This series is most excellent

[@JosephKang]

Nice to see Abbie! Great video.

[@georgekannavas6301]

My first intro into you two. Brilliant!

[@quest8795]

I absolutely love this series, so informative and entertaining. Seeing as you can't go abroad currently, maybe castle coombe or Thruxton next? Then when you can go abroad, how about the lausatzring in germany?

[@garethmorgan8126]

Really enjoyed the video - I know these tracks well. For me there were WAY TOO MANY adverts. Bloody frustrating.

[@d-kayofficial9848]

The track is amazing & that car is incredible. Love a Lotus. So different from any other cars

[@mishview]

Wow, I did not know that this track is sooo cool, it looks like a mini N-Ring.... cheers lads

[@downforceboy]

Great content, Team. Really enjoyed this video. If you find yourself in North America and want to tackle another highly technical track, visit Circuit Mont Tremblant in Quebec, Canada. Technical, fast, lots of elevation change etc...it is a circuit where car placement is super important to be consistent and fast. Tremblant has history, ownership changes and layout changes that would be worthy of your production team’s efforts. Cheers.

[@TurboPeeen]

Great video guys. Looking forward to more in this format!. Cadwell is awesome, in my top 3 for the UK. It would have been nice to see some telemetry on the flying lap. Maybe a thought for next time? (I know your not technically allowed to do this on most track days but maybe if its for Carfection?!)

[@Carfection]

It's tricky on public track days. Even if we were allowed to measure it, you're always held up by other drivers.

[@TurboPeeen]

@@Carfection Yeah that's a fair point tbf. Maybe a few cheeky laps in the lunch period before everyones back on circuit, MSV could arrnage that for the exposure 😉

[@swb7161]

Could have watched the two of you driving for a long time, super interesting watching. Damn you can both drive!

[@22ti40]

I've raced most UK tracks and Cadwell is the best if car isn't a missile. My top ones would be Cadwell, Oulton Park, Angelsey is great even if just for the view of the sea as you turn onto the straight in 4th gear and wondering, will I get to the sea if I mess this up. Donnington is epic too, but you've done that one. Knockhill looks fun, never raced there though.

[@jorgecaladoracing]

Anglesey has been requested a lot so I think that one might feature soon. I know I'd like it to!

[@marcmartin125]

Love the video. Can’t wait for what’s next. How about a visit to Charade near Clermont-Ferrand, France?

[@TheGutiserra]

Very well produced

[@philipminns3933]

'Stick Around And Find Out' is a great line.

[@krushnasonar5012]

Damn! Awesome video and the British superbike intro... 5 stars!!!

[@janvdb3069]

Next trackday? LoT @Bilsterberg. Mega!!! 19 curves, 200 meter elevation delta, no circuit for the faint hearted - don't spin in the Westschleife Cadwell now shortlisted

[@andyfim]

Amazing stuff! Drone shots are mega!!! Thanks!

[@ewsdneax61eaxe10]

Carfection is the best👍👍👍

[@davidjoseph6716]

Good work guys - awesome circuit in my favourite car

[@jorgecaladoracing]

Thank you so much dude! Much love.

[@josepedrolamela5576]

Portuguese guy, geat car and track and a Deftones/white pony hat! Great combination!! (...inveja...)

[@jorgecaladoracing]

Haha, if I had a dollar for every time someone calls it a Ferrari hat...😏 Muito obrigado!

[@armann4218]

Can we all just appreciate watching the throttle body open and close on acceleration and downshift blips : )))))

[@beno.9952]

Loved this video. Went in a bit worried but it came through!