Chapter 5 - The Eleven and the Type 12 Single Seater.
The new Lotus car for 1956 was simply called the “Eleven” or ‘11’ as Chapman decided to drop the ‘Mark’ and Roman numerals as he felt (...)
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Sep 25, 20205 min read
Rob Oldland Race Experience
Just two weeks after my first race at Oulton Park it was time to race again. This time at Cadwell Park aka the UK’s mini-Nurburgring.
Sep 25, 20206 min read
Driving and Drinking in France
France is one of the world’s most popular destination for seven owners , and for many of us our closest neighbour.
Aug 20, 20203 min read
Sir Jackie Stewart speaks to us...
“A very big thank you for supporting Race Against Dementia. I am (...)
Aug 20, 20204 min read
I was about to become a Race Driver
I was about to become a race driver. What I hadn’t accounted for was for my first race to be in the rain. Read on to find out how I ap(...)
Jul 16, 20203 min read
Not a dream - being a racing driver
This year I will be competing in the Caterham Motorsport Academy series and sharing my story how I have made this dream a reality.
Jul 16, 20204 min read
Is the end of adding Biofuel to Petrol near?
Did you believe that the obligatory addition of biofuel to petrol and diesel does not lead to less, but to more CO2 emissions?
Jul 16, 20204 min read
Boys Never Grow Up
Scrolling through ebay one evening I came across a really random barn find. It was an unfinished – actually, more of a hardly started kit...
Jul 16, 20204 min read
Chapter 3 - Lotus Mark VI
The Mark V: was planned to be a 750 Formula car capable of 100mph, in fact it was never built.
Jun 18, 20203 min read
A New Car, Already 7 Years Old…
Terence McCarthy, Co-Editor of Chicane Lotus Drivers Club Magazine The launch of a new model from Caterham is always of interest, and the...
Jun 18, 20202 min read
How to clean your Seven
Here at GP Sevens we take pride in having the cleanest and best prepared Caterham there are and here are a few of our Top Tips ...
Jun 18, 20204 min read
Chapter 2 - the beginning
Seven made by Lotus between 1957 - 1973 by John Watson The Mark III The 750 Formula set out to be one of the least expensive in the sport...
May 11, 20203 min read
Get competitive!
Have you ever thought there is an inner ‘race driver ‘in you – this is your chance to try.
May 2, 20205 min read
The beginnings of a legend
The fantastic story of Sevens begins in a Morris. Read John Watson's notes on this now.
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