Plumes of spray arcing off the wheels, supercharged 310hp Honda VTEC screaming to over 8,000rpm and a narrow stretch of sodden tarmac lined with stout trees are the kind of things that focus the mind and underline the challenge faced by those going for a time at the
Having driven three of the contenders vying for the fastest time on the day in traditionally slithery CPoP conditions we'll tip our hat and say fair play to anyone willing to MTFU and give it a go. The one car missing on our damp day in Cheshire earlier this week was the local hero, the BAC Mono. But you can be sure they'll be there to defend their honour, Radical, Caterham and Ariel all pushing hard to be the best of the Brits on Cholmondeley's tight and testing sprint track.
It promises to be quite a spectacle. Fingers crossed the sun shines for once. But best pack a brolly, just in case.