Best way to get a taste of Caterham?

[militantmandy]

Over the years I've had an ever increasing yearning to have a go in a Caterham. To me, it's seems like they're what driving for drivings sake is all about. So, my question to you is, what's my best bet to have a go, based on the following:

-can't afford to buy one!

-I'm 24 and hire places seem to start at 25 (if there are others that don't then great!)

-I live in Edinburgh, but I don't mind travelling to a track down south if necessary.

Can anyone recommend a particularly good Caterham track experience? Someone want to lend me one?!

Any steering in the right direction (doh!) will be much appreciated!

cheers,

Nick

[Vladimir]

Give the lovely Emma at Caterham a call - she organises all the official experiences. I'm sure you'll be able to attend as you only need a driving license and there are no age minimums.
Done a couple of days with them and they are all great value and none of that 'only use 4000 rpm....' rubbish. They really encourage you to drive the car hard.

[Skydragon]

I tried one of the slalom day courses that Catreham run... and that was it, I had to have one!

Last year I think the most Northern slalom event was at Elvington, nr York (which I attended). There were quite a few people there who had travelled down from Scotland for the day.

The slalom day is more fun than serious driving, but it's a great experience and I'm sure you'd really enjoy it.

Have a look on caterham's website for more details.

[militantmandy]

Well both those are right on the button! Many thanks guys, i'll check the Caterham site.

[5pen]

I don't think Bookatrack's hire 7s have a lower age limit. A larger deposit and excess if you prang it though.

[atom-ick]

Another thumbs up for Caterham's in house "drive experience" days from me too! Me and a mate went on a slalom day at Silverstone - brilliant fun and well run.

Cheers,
Mick

[BadBob]

I hired one for a day from Caterham Midlands in 2007, a brilliant day out and highly recommended. Be careful - after that experience I bought a kit, spent the winter building it and haven't looked back.

[lord summerisle]

if you can get about 12 - 20 mates/workmates together willing to pay the £160+ each then Caterham will put on a slalom or drift day on for you at a nearby location - like Knockhill if they have a big enough paddock area.

Its one of their corporate days deals, which are in addition to the general public days available.

I looked into it last year as my boss was looking for an experiance day for everyone - Caterham would come up to Oulton Park, bring 3 cars and put the day on with hospitality.

[williamp]

Their webite says the following:

For the Scottish Highlands please call:
Open Road Hire 01738 622 411 or visit www.openroadhire.co.uk/

[militantmandy]

Thanks again for the help folks. I'll let you know how i get on.

[militantmandy]

Just a thought, but are there any kind hearted scottish Caterham drivers planning a hoon any time soon? Need a passenger at all.....petrol money and beer in it!

[thinfourth2]

militantmandy said:

Just a thought, but are there any kind hearted scottish Caterham drivers planning a hoon any time soon? Need a passenger at all.....petrol money and beer in it!

Well why don't you go over to www.jock7s.com and ask

But

be careful what you ask for it might be expensive

Edited by thinfourth2 on Friday 9th January 19:49

[militantmandy]

I'll keep it in mind!