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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 :thumbsup

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 :roll: :roll: :mrgreen: :damnfunny :damnfunny

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. :thumbsup

Im sure you will not regret taking the plunge into racing. Your bank manager might though! :lol: 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
:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Congratulations on taking the plunge - I'm sure it'll be great fun and a wonderful year :thumbsup

Let us know if you need any help/support :D

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 :D :thumbsup

[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! :shock:

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

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 :damnfunny

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 :damnfunny
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! :shock:
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. :thumbsup