Time is running out for aspiring racing drivers to get on to the grid for the 2010 Caterham Academy series, with less than 10 places remaining.

Since 1995, the Caterham Academy has introduced more than 700 people to motor racing, taking them through the race license process and their first season of racing in sprints, hillclimbs and track events.

Despite the current economic recession, a surge of interest in the £17,995, one-make motorsport starter package has seen slots fly as novice racers sign up.

“With the current economic climate, we always knew that 2009 was going to be a hard year,” explained Caterham Motorsport Manager, Simon Lambert. “We wondered whether to cut the field in half but talked ourselves into sticking to what we normally do and, as it turns out, we needn’t have worried.

“The competitive price of the package, which includes your car, tuition and the full season of racing, has obviously appealed to even cash-strapped novices.”

With six months still to go until the 2010 Academy blasts off the starting grid, the race is now on for those who would like to try their hand at racing in Caterham’s 1.6-litre, 227bhp-per-tonne cars, with only a handful of places remaining.

Anyone wishing to book their place should contact Caterham by calling 01883 333700 or emailing sales@caterham.co.uk.

Please visit www.caterham.co.uk or call 01883 333 700 for more information.