Two podium finishes secures a 4th place in National Caterham Championship for Andy Molsom at Spa Francorchamps in Belgium. - October 2014

Andy Molsom, of Molsom & Associates Optometrists from Spalding, finished on the podium in both Caterham races at the Formula One track of Spa Francorchamps.

After qualifying in 2nd and 3rd place in class, for Saturday and Sundays race respectively, Andy finished 3rd in each race. With 64 cars across 5 classes on the grid, the racing was entertaining, especially on Sunday when it was raining. The strong finish to the year secures 4th place for Andy in the Caterham SuperGraduates Championship.

Andy Molsom says, "Massive thanks to all of the team at Rockey Racing for preparing the car, the double podium tops off a great weekend driving the best modern F1 racetrack in the world. Saturdays race was particularly special as Rockey Racings' 3 cars finished 1-2-3, it was a great reward for the team who have worked hard all year."

Both races saw a strong start for Andy, making up several places going up Eau Rouge for the first time. Sundays early morning wet race was particularly challenging for the drivers, with very slippery and changeable conditions.

"Its been a great year, with some difficult races and new tracks to learn, however to score 4 podiums including a win in my first full season back in Caterham Racing is fantastic. I am really looking forward to next year, where we will be returning to the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit in the early summer, but first I will be collecting a trophy for Best Consistent Finisher in my class at the Awards Dinner in November." Andy commented.

Andy, who was nominated Macular Society Optometrist of the Year 2013, races a 2001 Caterham 7 with a 1600cc Rover K series engine, which produces about 120 bhp. In 2005, he completed his only other full season finishing 5th in the Championship. Other commitments over the years have stopped him competing regularly. Managed by the British Automobile Racing Club, the competition is a national championship, and regulations dictate that all cars are identical in performance with sealed engines, controlled tyres and standard road gearboxes.

This years Championship consisted of 16 races at 8 different circuits, with the season finale at the Formula 1 circuit at Spa Francorchamps in Belgium.

The centrally located independent practice in Hall Place, Spalding, was opened in 1997. Molsom & Associates Optometrists offer the highest standards of clinical care and customer service in a relaxed, helpful and friendly environment with a high level of trust, offering simply great eyewear and value for money.