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Since 1995 over 600 men and women have started racing in the Caterham Academy, the ultimate package for the novice who wants to get on the grid!
The Academy package takes the difficulty and expense out of going racing for the first time. As well as a road-legal Caterham 7 for you to keep, the package includes training, technical support and a season of Caterham racing!
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“My season in the Academy was fantastic
fun and an enormous challenge... I
can’t think of a better introduction
to motorsport.” Jethro Bovingdon,
evo magazine
Build your road-legal Caterham 7,
get your racing licence, learn how
to set-up your car and go head to
head on the circuit for the first
time!
The Academy is only open to those
who have never held a racing licence
before, and all cars are identical,
so you can be sure that the racing
will be very close and totally thrilling!
But don’t worry, the Caterham team
will guide you through the process
of building the car, setting it up
to race, getting your racing licence
and getting on circuit for the first
time.
The Seven is the most popular racing
car in the world today, and with good
reason. As well as superb handling
and grip, the cars are easy to maintain
and have low running costs. For example,
you will not need to change your tyres
during the Academy season! Caterham
racing is well known in motorsport
circles for the intensity of the competition
and the amount of overtaking that
goes on, so you can be certain that
you are entering a series that will
give you a valuable introduction to
the sport.
Also included in the package is a ‘Car Control
Clinic’ day where we will
teach you to drive your Seven with
the throttle rather than the steering
wheel! The championship begins in
earnest with 3 speed events; a mixture
of circuit sprints and hillclimbs.
These events will allow you drive
your car in anger for the first time
against the clock, without the challenge
of other competitors around you. The
season then moves up a gear with circuit
races, head to head against your peers
for the first time. We guarantee that
nothing will be more memorable than
the scramble to the first corner in
your very first motor race!
The Caterham Academy is about learning
in a fun and safe environment, and
is open to anyone who holds a current
UK driving licence. Although the racing
is competitive, the Academy is well
known for its friendly and open atmosphere
and fantastic camaraderie.
Your Caterham 7 car will be supplied
in complete kit form, as is the tradition,
for you to self build. Assembly is
straightforward and requires no special
tools, typically taking around 50
to 70 hours to complete. However,
if you wish, your Academy car can
be assembled for you at our factory
for an additional cost.
Places for the Academy are in high
demand and usually sell out more than
6 months before the start of the season
in March, so we advise you to register
your interest as early as possible.
STOP
PRESS: The 2008 Caterham Academy
is now sold out. Contact us now to
reserve your place for 2009. The 2008
Academy will utilise the new 1600
Sigma engines; prices TBC. |


The Academy package includes:
Caterham 7 Roadsport (1.6 125bhp)
A complete road-legal car for
self-assembly
Technical Seminar Hints and
Tips on building your 7
Set-up day Learn how to set
it up for racing
ARDS Test Get your racing
licence
Circuit test day Final testing
before your first event
All licence, entry and registration
fees We take the pain out
of motorsport “Car Control
Clinic” Day Hone your handling
skills in your 7
3 championship speed events Start
your season with sprints and hillclimbs
4 championship circuit races Race
head to head on the circuit
Plus:
Technical support, timing transponder,
circuit guide, Academy information
pack…..and lots of fun! |


What car am I buying?
Academy cars are a modified Caterham
7 Roadsport specification, with some
additional equipment for the circuit
added, such as a full rollcage, fire
extinguisher and battery master switch.
(n.b. some Roadsport standard equipment
is deleted, such as carpets.) A 1.6 litre Ford Sigma engine with 125bhp
and a five speed gearbox are fitted.
Optional extras include paint and
race seats. The specification has
been honed over 12 years to make the
cars safe, cost effective to run,
easy to drive on the limit and inexpensive
to repair. Can I use my
car when I’m not racing?
Absolutely! The car is fully road
legal and yours to use and enjoy throughout
the Academy season and beyond!
I am not very technical; will
I be able to build and set-up the
car?
Building a Caterham 7 is straightforward
and requires only basic mechanical
skills. Full technical support is
provided by our aftersales team. However,
should you wish to have the car built
for you, it can be assembled at our
factory for an additional cost of
£2500 inc VAT. Pre-race checks and
car set-up are covered in detail as
part of your Academy training package.
Am I eligible for a racing
licence?
If you hold a full UK driving licence,
then you almost certainly will be
eligible. However, a medical is required
for ARDS licensing (included in the
Academy price) and certain medical
conditions may preclude you from holding
a licence. If you have any concerns,
please contact us. What
other equipment do I need?
To compete you will need to purchase
a suitable race suit, gloves and helmet.
It is possible to drive your Academy
car to events, however it is recommended
that you purchase or hire a trailer
to transport your car. We can advise
you on appropriate clothing, equipment
and suppliers. Is it safe?
All motorsport is dangerous, however
the Caterham 7 has an exceptional
safety record in motorsport. Safety
is a priority in the construction
of the vehicles, and Academy cars
include a full rollcage enclosure,
fire extinguisher, battery master
switch, fuel tank protection and side
impact protection. Academy events
have strict rules and regulations
to ensure that you and other competitors
enjoy motorsport safely.
What do I do at the end of the
season?
The Academy is designed to be the
perfect introduction to motorsport
and the first step on the Caterham
Racing ladder. For example. the following
season you could enter the Caterham
Roadsport Challenge with the same
car. Alternatively, you may wish to
use your car primarily on the road,
in which case it can be easily converted
to a road/touring specification. If
you decide to sell the car, you will
be pleased to find that Caterham 7
residuals are among the best for any
vehicle on the road! What
is the price?
The Academy pachage for the 2008 season is priced at £17,995. We feel that this offers exceptional value and
is the most cost effective way to
learn to race! Is finance
available?
Subject to status, we can offer a
variety of finance options to suit
your pocket. I have another
question!
If you need further information, contact
either of our sales departments and
we will be happy to help:
Caterham (South) 01883 333700
Caterham (Midlands) 01455 841616 |


Engine: 1600 Ford Sigma
Max Power (bhp/rpm): 125 @ 6100
Max Torque (lbs ft/rpm): 120 @ 5350
Weight: 550kg
0-60mph: 5.9 Seconds
Power-to-weight: 227 bhp-per-tonne
Top Speed: 112mph |

125bhp Ford sigma 1.6
5-speed gearbox
13” Superlight Alloy Wheels
Full roll cage
Fire extinguisher
Battery Master Switch
Lowered driver’s floor
Honeycomb fuel tank and side impact
protection |

Transmission
Close Ratio 5 Speed
1st: 3.36:1
2nd: 1.81:1
3rd: 1.26:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.82:1
Final Drive: 3.92:1 Suspension
Front: Adjustable double wishbone
with anti roll bar.
Rear: de Dion axle located by lower
a-frame and upper radius arm
Brakes
Twin circuit split front/rear with
lowlevel warning system. Discs front
and rear. Steering
Rack and pinion, 1.93 turns lock to
lock Weight
550 KG Wheels and Tyres
13” Alloy Wheels and Avon Control Tyres |

*Finance is subject to status.
Indemnities may be required. Be sure
you can afford the repayments before
entering into a credit agreement.
Interest rate is current at time of
press.
Caterham Cars Limited, Station Avenue,
Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6LB
Academy Finance Package example
Cash Price of Vehicle £17,995.00
Deposit £5,300.00
Amount of Credit £12,695.00
Charges £1,981.00
Acceptance Fee £125.00
Option Fee £60.00
1 Monthly Payment £324.00
23 Monthly Payments £199.00
1 Final Payment £9,960.00
Total £19,161.00 (APR
9.6%) |
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