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    Golf Juliet Tango
    A hamper for your valentine, your nearest and dearest or for yourself!   (possibly also for your pride and joy in the garage)


    Here is a virtual hamper full of treats.

    A £50 voucher from Majestic Wines courtesy of Premier Power. Red or white? Spirits or fizz? The choice is yours.

    A £50 voucher from Halfords. Something for the toolbox or the gearbox?

    and

    A £25 voucher to spend on merchandise available from Prostate Cancer Research.

    Raffle Tickets are £5 each and may be purchased by current, paid up members of the Club.
    Either call the admin team on 01873 777 303 or online through your LoveAdmin account

    Tickets are available immediately and until 13:00 on Friday 10 February 2023
     
    Mcalvert

    Lowflying Jan 2023

    By Mcalvert, in Lowflying,

    This Month: Low Flying in the Lakes • Driving the Super Seven 600 • From the Archives… • Prize Presentation at Prescott • I knew I had to have one (and another) • News and Events
    Lowflying is currently with the printers and should be sent out towards members around 14th Jan.
    Mcalvert

    Lowflying December 2022

    By Mcalvert, in Lowflying,

    This Month: The Caterham and Five Daughters • The Seven 340 • To be a Flaneur… • Sim Racing • Putting the EV in Seven • News And Events • And Much More…
    Lowflying is currently with the printers and should be sent out towards members around 9th December.
    Northantsbedsbucks AR
    Silverstone Festival 2023: the world’s largest historic motorsport weekend

    UPDATE 21 JUNE 23
    CLUB PACKAGES - LAST CHANCE TO BUY WITH CENTRE TRANSFER PARKING ON THE CLUB STAND UNTIL SUNDAY 25TH JUNE 23
     
    UPDATE 27 APRIL 2023 - 
    I HAVE RECEIVED A COUPLE OF QUERIES REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF CLUB TICKETS (WHICH INCLUDE CENTRE CIRCUIT PASS AND CLUB STAND PARKING)
    THE SILVERSTONE TEAM HAVE CHECKED OUR LINKS AND THEY ARE WORKING CORRECTLY. PLEASE USE THE LINK BELOW AND THE CODE AVAILABLE WHEN LOGGED IN TO OUR WEBSITE 
    https://www.silverstone.co.uk/events/silverstone-festival/ticket-types/car-clubs
    WE NOW HAVE 40 CARS BOOKED IN FOR SUNDAY AND IF THEY ALL TAKE PART IN THE LUNCHTIME PARADE THEN WE WILL MATCH THE 40 YEARS CLUB ANNIVERSARY!
    ANOTHER TEN AND WE CAN MATCH CATERHAM CARS 50 YEARS ANNIVERSARY!
    CLUB PACKAGES ONLY AVAILABLE UNTIL 31ST MAY 2023, NOT LONG NOW!
     
    UPDATE 21 MARCH 2023 - CLUB TICKETS WILL BE INCREASING IN PRICE ON 3RD APRIL 2023 BY A SMALL AMOUNT. 3 DAY PASS £145, Friday £86, Saturday only £86, Sunday £110. 
     
    PLEASE NOTE - CLUB PACKAGES WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLY UNTIL 31st MAY 2023
    UPDATE 7TH FEBRUARY 2023 - SILVERSTONE EVENTS HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THE CLUB HAVE BEEN GRANTED A TRACK PARADE OF SEVENS ON THE SUNDAY LUNCHTIME 27TH AUGUST ONLY. 
    Update at 13.00 1st December 2022.

    The Silverstone Tickets are on sale NOW! 
    Visit the website www.silverstone.co.uk/events/ and use the codes set out below for your discounted club tickets.
     
    The organisers have extended the golden ticket deadline so that all tickets purchased before midnight on 8th December 22 will be entered in the gold ticket prize draw. See details below.
     
    Club discount codes can be found by clicking here.
    Original Listing:
    The Home of British Motorsport has played host to the event – formerly known as ‘The Classic’ – since 1990 and the new name celebrates the wider experience now enjoyed by festival-goers.
    Silverstone Festival (25-27 August) continues to boast an unrivalled line-up of track action as well as record-breaking displays of classic cars. All the crowd-pleasing grids will be returning in 2023 along with some landmark automotive anniversaries, an incredible line-up of off-track entertainment, main stage music and family fun.
    One of those anniversaries is of course the 50th Anniversary of the Caterham Seven and we are in discussions with the organisers to see how they can support our celebrations which may include a track parade.
    Full details of the 2023 Silverstone Festival can be found at: www.silverstone.co.uk/events/ 
    Tickets will be going on sale from the 1st December 2022 and club members will be able to take advantage of club packages at the best rates.
    A discount code will posted when it is available.
    Members will also have a chance to win one of many special 'Golden Ticket' prizes that will be up for grabs to those booking within the first two days of sales, including: 
    A Silverstone Drive Superchoice Voucher* (not for use during the event itself) Parc Fermé VIP hospitality tickets for two at The Classic, 2023, courtesy of MATCH Hospitality Sunday Parc Fermé VIP hospitality tickets for two at The Classic, 2023 courtesy of Adrian Flux Weekend General Admission tickets for four to the British Superbike event at Silverstone A Zappi smart electric vehicle charger including home installation, courtesy of myenergi** A full set of four tyres up to and including 19" (subject to availability), courtesy of Yokohama HPT*** A Motul Essential event kit (includes sunglasses, umbrella, rucksack and hat) PLUS access to the Motul Club Lounge over the weekend of the event Two Ultimum Perfectum Kits, courtesy of Car Gods A one-year subscription to Motor Sport Magazine  
    Prize draw terms and conditions will apply.
     
    Purplemeanie
    The Club held its second AGM by Zoom on Sunday 6th November 2022. Members who attended were able to see presentations from the Chair and the Treasurer. The General Secretary also announced the results of the elections for vacant director positions. At the end of the meeting the directors took and answered questions raised by the participating members.
    A video of Richard Nichol's presentation, "Year in Review - 2022 AGM Presentation by the Chair" is available for to be watched on YouTube
    .
    Mcalvert

    Lowflying November 2022

    By Mcalvert, in Lowflying,

    This Month: Seeking a Seven • Sevening in Scotland • The Austrian, Swiss and Italian Job • A Beautiful View at Beaulieu • Keeping it all on Track… • What Have I Bought! • A Life Well Lived!
    Lowflying is currently with the printers and should be sent out towards members around 8th November.
    Mcalvert

    Lowflying October 2022

    By Mcalvert, in Lowflying,

    This Month: Picnicking for a Great Cause… • Dad and Lad at Croft • Cup Final Day • Driver of the day • A K-Series Rebuild From Scratch Part 4 • The Long Way Down • Welsh Winners at Wiscombe and much more...
    Lowflying is currently with the printers and should be sent out towards members around 7th October.
     
    Comp Sec
    Congratulations to Jeremy Davies for winning overall in the 2022 Northampton Motorsport Caterham and Lotus Seven Club Speed championship.  
    And well done to the other winners......
    Class 1 Paul Boston ( by a tie break over Charlie Wilson)
    Class 2 Ian Jones
    Class 3 Robert Jacobs
    Class 4 Jeremy Davies
    Class 5 Shaun Elwell
    Class 7 Simon Rogers
    Ladies Debbie Jones
    Veterans Michael Sankey
    Edward Lewis Ivan Pullen
    Novices Lewis Carine
    Mcalvert
    Caterham® has revealed Super Seven 600 and Super Seven 2000
    Vehicles re-imagine the brand’s popular Super Seven models from the 1970s and 80s with a modern twist
    Super Seven 600 reaches 0-60mph in 6.9s and has a top speed of 105mph while Super Seven 2000 tops out at 130mph achieving 0-60mph in 4.8s
    Models come with four exclusive paint options including Bourbon, Ashdown Green, Windsor Blue and Fawn
    Super Seven 600 and Super Seven 2000 prices start from £29,990 and £39,990 respectively
    To find out more about the Super Seven 600 visit https://www.caterhamcars.com/en/models/the-iconic-range/super-seven-600
    For more information on the Super Seven 2000 visit https://www.caterhamcars.com/en/models/the-iconic-range/super-seven-2000
    Caterham® has reintroduced its heritage range following the launch of two new models: Super Seven 600 and Super Seven 2000.
    Ahead of the brand’s 50th anniversary next year, the latest editions take inspiration from the Caterham’s early ‘Super Sevens’ introduced in the 1970s and popularised through the 1980s; a classic, British, lightweight, two-seater sports car with the perfect blend of style and performance, yet re-imagined for the 21st century.
    While these models may look similar, they offer two very different driving experiences.
    Super Seven 600 is an accessible, pure, simple, driving experience but at a lower speed. It is a car for those who want to enjoy a leisurely Sunday drive with the wind in their hair but are less focussed on bhp and 0-60 times.
    Performance fans looking for more brutish power, faster speeds and a car that wants to be driven more enthusiastically, the Super Seven 2000 may be a more appealing vehicle.
    Both models will be available for self-assembly in the UK market as a component kit for those who crave the enjoyment of assembling their own car.
    Engine, transmission and performance
    Super Seven 600 is powered by a 660cc Suzuki turbo engine producing 84 bhp and achieves 0-60mph in 6.9 seconds as found in the Seven 170 model and shares its live axle chassis design. In comparison, Super Seven 2000, following popular demand, features a 2,000cc Duratec engine which generates 180bhp and registers 0-60mph in 4.8 seconds, this model is closely related to Seven 360 and as such utilises the ever-popular de-Dion chassis found in the majority of Caterham models. Subsequently the Super Seven 2000 can also be purchased in the larger chassis variant.
    Customers looking to enhance the handling of both cars can add a limited slip differential.
    Drivers of Super Seven 2000 can up the performance dial even further by adding a sport suspension package featuring a rear anti-roll bar and adjustable platforms as well as front ventilated discs with quad piston callipers.
    Exterior and interior look and feel
    In addition to the Seven’s usual driving performance, visually the car excels internally and externally.
    From the outside, both Super Seven vehicles come with the flared front wings previously seen on Super Seven 1600, Sprint, Super Sprint and a plethora of Caterham models throughout the 1970 & 80s. Meanwhile, Super Seven 600 boasts 14” silver Juno wheels, while Super Seven 2000 features 14“ Classic wheels.
    Both Sevens come with Avon ZT7 tyres, a chrome filler cap, a black leather Moto-Lita steering wheel, carpeted rear panel, polished exhaust and LED rear lights.
    Drivers can pick from a range of exterior colours including Gravity Black, Exocet Red, Vintage Green and Firecracker Yellow.
    The colour options don’t stop there as Caterham is launching four exclusive paint finishes not seen on any other Seven to date: Bourbon, Ashdown Green, Windsor Blue, Fawn.
    Furthermore, as an optional extra, drivers can pick the look and feel of their alloy wheels with a choice of Gold, Body or custom-coloured alloy centres with diamond cut lip.
    Inside the car, customers can choose from a range of additional colour options to give their Seven that personalised feel. Drivers can pick colours for the carpet, dashboard, leather seats, gearbox and handbrake gaiters.
    Some of the colours available for these elements of the interior include Deep Red, Cream, Birch White, Burgundy, Ginger, Admirability Blue and Biscuit Beige. 
    These colour options bestow the Super Seven 600 and 2000 with a level of finish befitting such significant models in the Caterham range and help to enhance the retro-inspired look and feel.
    Pricing
    Both models will be initially available in the UK with Super Seven 2000 on offer to the US market.
    Super Seven 600 comes in a standard chassis only while Super Seven 2000 is offered in standard and large chassis sizes. All versions are available in kit and fully built forms.
    Prices for Super Seven 600 and Super Seven 2000 will start from £29,990 and £39,990 respectively in component kit format.
    CEO of Caterham Cars, Bob Laishley, said: “With Caterham Cars celebrating its 50th anniversary next year, now feels right to be adding cars to our range that take inspiration from our past.
    “We’ve taken what was great about Sevens of yesteryear, the design, look and feel, and reimagined them for today.
    “Super Seven 600 and Super Seven 2000 will offer two very distinct driving experiences, appealing to a wide range of driving enthusiasts who want a taste of a modern Seven but with the charm and retro-styling of our vehicles from the 70s and 80s.”
    ENDS

    The Chair
    As a mark of respect and tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Caterham and Lotus 7 Club will be 'flying' a black and white logo for the duration of the period of national mourning following the sad news announced yesterday.
    For the majority of members she will have been the only Monarch we have known; and indeed many of you will have your own personal memories of seeing or meeting the Queen at one of the thousands of events she has undertaken during the time of her long reign.
    Our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this time, and we wish King Charles III the very best for the future.
    Long Live The King
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