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Caterham Academy 2010
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 10:45 pm
by merlin
Last year I sold my Exige (thanks to Kenny) as I found it too expensive a car to throw around the track and too compromised for the all-weather road miles I cover. I had intended on replacing with a Caterham and a tow car. Unfortunately my mortgage was up for renewal so this year I ended up with a tow car (WRX wagon) but nothing to tow! After an impromptu test drive this summer at Caterham midlands I decided to sign up for the Caterham Academy 2010. Not something I had ever considered due to living up here, but soon convinced myself racing was the way forward! I should get my kit in November/December then it will be time to get as much road/track time as possible following a chilly mid-winter build. I can't wait having made Skip Barber my new bible and have signed up for SIDC August and a Caterham slalom experience to help keep my going until next year.
See you on track soon,
Merlin.
Re: Caterham Academy 2010
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:19 am
by Andy G
Top effort!
Looks like a great race series. I seriously considered it, but couldnt face driving all the way in a 7, then along came the LOTRDC.
Looking forward to following your progress, and seeing the new car at KH
Have been loving 7's since driving my mates R400 up from Royal Ascot, and Mass gave me a shot of his at the last LOT KH day. Racing them, well that should be entirely special - there are also some great guys on here for advice on set up etc.
I'm going to have to do something next year now

Re: Caterham Academy 2010
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:31 am
by meatball
Better hide this thread from Louise!
Re: Caterham Academy 2010
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 10:10 am
by gambler
Best of luck to you mate.
Im sure you will not regret taking the plunge into racing. Your bank manager might though!

It looks like a good series. And with all the cars being the same it should be down to the driver.
Re: Caterham Academy 2010
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:39 am
by David
Congratulations on taking the plunge - I'm sure it'll be great fun and a wonderful year
Let us know if you need any help/support
Cheers
David
Re: Caterham Academy 2010
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 8:12 pm
by jason
Fantastic! Have fun, and be sure to keep us fully posted
[Caterham owning faction]
Re: Caterham Academy 2010
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 2:34 pm
by Dominic
meatball wrote:Better hide this thread from Louise!
Funny you should say that... my Mrs has commented from time to time that she fancies a go at the caterham academy!

Re: Caterham Academy 2010
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 2:40 pm
by meatball
Dominic wrote:meatball wrote:Better hide this thread from Louise!
Funny you should say that... my Mrs has commented from time to time that she fancies a go at the caterham academy!

I do pay attention from time to time!
Re: Caterham Academy 2010
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 2:47 pm
by Dominic
meatball wrote:Dominic wrote:meatball wrote:Better hide this thread from Louise!
Funny you should say that... my Mrs has commented from time to time that she fancies a go at the caterham academy!

I do pay attention from time to time!
Always said that you'd make a good detective

Re: Caterham Academy 2010
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:19 pm
by tut
"Funny you should say that... my Mrs has commented from time to time that she fancies a go at the caterham academy! "
What, all of them???????????
tut
Re: Caterham Academy 2010
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:20 pm
by meatball
Careful.....that could get you a slap!
Wish I paid more attention when walking on sat right enough!
Re: Caterham Academy 2010
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:26 pm
by Dominic
meatball wrote:Careful.....that could get you a slap!
She's not the slapping type

Re: Caterham Academy 2010
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:32 pm
by meatball
Dominic wrote:meatball wrote:Careful.....that could get you a slap!
She's not the slapping type

I was talking to about the detective comment.......very insulting! hehe
Re: Caterham Academy 2010
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 5:54 pm
by mac
Dominic wrote:meatball wrote:Better hide this thread from Louise!
Funny you should say that... my Mrs has commented from time to time that she fancies a go at the caterham academy!

Are you sure it wasn't the Carling Academy??
Re: Caterham Academy 2010
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:10 pm
by kenny
Excellent, good luck mate.
