Aurigator - Latin for the 'Chariot Racer' or 'Race Driver'

Magnificent Sevens – 22nd and 23rd October 2011

I have now received information for the Magnificent Sevens event on the 22nd and 23rd October 2011 on the Snetterton 200 circuit. Please find attached: – Series Regulations – Pitstop…

Caterham Academy 2011 Race 4 – Silverstone Arena GP

Due to the change in itinerary because of the cancellation of the Donnington event, Friday 30th September of this ‘double header’ for Academy 2011 competitors will now be included within…

Race 6 – Snetterton 200

I have volunteered to be coordinator for this event, the last in the Classic Sports Car Club 2011 calendar which will take place on Saturday 22nd October on the Snetteron…

Caterham Academy 2011 Race 1 – Brands Hatch

Race 1 – Brands Hatch (Indy Circuit) Update 5th June 2011: This is a ticketed event and I have received four ‘competitor’ tickets that I will need myself. I am…

Caterham Academy 2011 Race 2 – Rockingham

Race 2 – Rockingham (International Super Sports Car Circuit) This second of the four Caterham Academy races takes place at Rockingham Motordrome on 16th and 17th July 2011 on the…

Caterham Academy 2011 Race 3 – Mallory Park

Race 3 – Mallory Park Due to the change in our calendar due to the cancellation of Donington, our penultimate BRSCC Clubmans Raceday race takes us to Mallory Park in Leicestershire…

Caterham Academy 2011

0July 3, 2011
Caterham Academy 2011 First Race Brands Hatch TV Coverage

Here is the BRSCC coverage of our the Caterham Academy 2011 first race at Brands Hatch on the 12th June as aired on Sky Racemax and Motors TV UK. Links:…
0June 25, 2011
Review: Brands Hatch Indy Race 1

A number of us had been testing the previous Thursday and/or Friday and in such dry weather, times of sub 57 seconds were coming in from many and myself too,…
3May 31, 2011
Snetterton 100 Sprint – Caterham Academy 2011

I’d driven the Snetterton 300 circuit twice over the past couple of months, which had included the ’100 infield’ section but only in the R500 so had a pretty good…
0May 28, 2011
Curborough Sprint – Caterham Academy 2011

With just two days before out final sprint on the Snetterton 100 on Bank Holiday Monday, my thoughts have been to get writing as I’ve still not pulled my finger…
0May 15, 2011
Mallory Park Academics In Action

Post operation, I was still under the instruction from the Quack that there should be no motorsport. Indeed and having to unbuckle my jeans belt while driving to and from…
0May 1, 2011
Aintree Sprint – Caterham Academy 2011

All in all and albeit ending in a catastrophe for myself, the first Caterham Academy 2011 event was a brilliant day. A massive well done to Andy Welch of group…
0April 16, 2011
Primary Sponsor – Jokers’ Masquerade Fancy Dress

After attending the final Mallory Park race in 2010 and walking around the paddock seeing competitor cars with personal sponsor decals on them, I thought it would be rather peculiar…
0April 15, 2011
Caterham Academy Factory Build or Self Build

One question that seemed to be on everyone’s lips from the first time we all gathered at the Midlands office last December was “Did you build your car yourself?”. Personally…
0April 15, 2011
Tertiary Sponsor – Onboard Vision

My third sponsor, well more rather a reciprocal ‘mates rates’ deal is Dario from Onboardvision who has supplied and installed the Video VBOX for me. As from the OBV website:…

Top Tips

0August 7, 2011
Keep Your Fuel Cap Key Safe

This simple tip not only negates you losing or forgetting your fuel cap key, but allows you to keep the ignition on while filling the car with fuel and hence…
0August 7, 2011
Stopping Wheel Balance Weights Falling Off

This simple top tip was suggested by Paul Lind of Lindspeed. Simply get some of that silver aluminium HVAC foil tape used to seal your boot as part of the…
0August 7, 2011
Head Rest Padding

Here’s another top tip from Nick Potter. There is a very small amount of sponge to the front of the head rest as bolted to the roll bar. Go and…
0August 7, 2011
Steering Wheel Marker

I was little unsure of this tip, but tried it all the same. The idea is that if you’re in a spin, you’ll be able to see which way around…
1August 7, 2011
Caterham Academy 2012 Top Tip – How To Make A Polyurethane Seat

The default seats that come with the Academy car is the fibreglass Tillett seat which as soon as you take delivery of your car, you’re told it is not going…
0August 7, 2011
Strap Down Your Handbrake

As you will know, your Academy car needs to be road legal and hence you need to have the handbrake in situ. However I am told this has caused problems…
0August 7, 2011
Why A Mouth Guard?

Sometimes people wonder why I always wear a mouth guard when on track? The answer is simple and is the direct result of an incident that landed me in a…
0August 7, 2011
Where to place the Scrutineer Slip?

After scrutineering, you will receive a signed slip that will be inspected at Assembly to ensure that your car has been checked and safe to be on track. At our first race…
2August 7, 2011
Helmet Care

Here’s a couple of top tips I had a wee while back from Lee Cunningham when he coached me in the early days: [1] Always wear a fireproof balaclava when…

Jokers' Masquerade

0July 3, 2011
Sony False Claim To Smurf World Record Attempt

We were all poised for Sony Picture’s attempt to break the Jokers’ Masquerade “Most amount of Smurfs gathered together in one place” Guinness World Record as set in June 2009…
0April 20, 2011
Jokers Masquerade Promotional Code 2011

As director of Jokers’ Masquerade I often get asked by friends and relatives if they can have a discount. Of course, I am happy to oblige with my ‘mates rates’…
0April 18, 2011
Royal Wedding Fancy Dress

Now, we are all reading the media and wondering what William’s bride will be wearing on her big day, but I wonder what Royal Wedding Fancy Dress will Kate be…