ound 1 of the Time Attack season is in the books, and what a way to start. Cadwell Park served up a day full of highs, a few frustrations, and plenty of motivation for the next round.
A Rocky Start
The morning didn’t quite go to plan , we missed the warm-up session thanks to a small hiccup, which meant rolling straight into Attack 1 with no shakedown. Not ideal, but sometimes you’ve just got to jump in and go for it.
Attack 1 – Straight into the Deep End
With no warm-up and the car not quite at full power, the first lap was a bit scrappy. Even so, we managed to post a 1:40, which was good enough for P2 in class. That was a huge boost (no pun intended) and a solid way to kick off the day.
Attack 2 – A Bit of a Battle
This one was tougher. Early in lap two, the boost started coming and going, which made it tricky to put a clean lap together. We’re pretty sure the MAC boost solenoid has had enough of life.
Even with the power cutting in and out, we put in a 1:41, and the data showed an optimal 1:38 — so the pace is there once the car’s running right. The good news? We held onto P2 and kept the points tally moving in the right direction.
Final Session – Playing It Safe
By the last session, we knew the car wasn’t 100%, so the plan was simple: secure the points and keep it in one piece. One lap, job done. Sometimes that’s the smart move — no sense in risking the car or the championship this early on.
The Takeaway
P2 at Cadwell is a great start, especially with the challenges we had. Hats off to the rest of the grid — there were some seriously quick and clean laps out there, and it’s always a buzz to be back in the paddock with this crew.
Next stop: Donington Park in three weeks. The goal is to get to the bottom of the boost issue, unlock the full potential of the car, and have a proper crack at P1.
Onwards and upwards.
Livery Reveal
This round was also the first outing for the new yellow Airifix livery. Bright, bold, and impossible to miss, it popped in the paddock and looked even better flying round Cadwell Park. It’s safe to say the new look got plenty of attention.
