Hello everyone! After many months of slowdown, July started to feel more normal, and even more so as we got back on the track AND got back into the social scene. First up was the first Lotus Australia Lotus On Track day of the year on Saturday the 18th, which was preceded by an open track day on the Friday. … Read More
Lotus Photos: July 2020 Lotus Cars Australia Lotus on Track Day
Photos thanks to Brett Stevens & Seth Reinhardt After several months of downtime following the cancellation of CSCA 2020 round two, we were all of a sudden on full song on Saturday the 18th of July, with a Lotus On Track Day hosted by Lotus Cars Australia at Wakefield Park and CSCA 2020 round three at Pheasant Wood Circuit offering … Read More
Round Wrap-Up: CSCA 2020 Round 3 at Pheasant Wood Circuit
After Round 2 of the CSCA sprints was cancelled due to COVID-19 logistics, Round 3 was well supported by 61 competitors who were eager to get back on track. The MG Car Club of Newcastle did a fantastic job of understanding the Motorsport Australia and Government COVID guidelines to host a very successful and safe event at Pheasant Wood Circuit … Read More
Lotus Photos: July 2020 Tyre Kick at Kokoda Cafe
On Sunday, the 19th of July 2020, after a busy weekend of motorsport and a much less busy break from the outside world, a small group of Club Lotus Australia members got together at Kokoda Cafe for the return of our Tyre Kick & Coffee.
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for July, 2020
Hey there! We appear to be gradually regaining some sense of normality as the country (except Victoria) starts to get used to the new normal post-COVID. Social distancing is likely to be with us for a while yet (likely until either COVID is eradicated and/or a vaccine is available. The good news is that we are now allowed to drive … Read More
A Circuitous Route: Syd Reinhardt’s Lotus Journey
In this story, Syd Reinhardt shares his journey to his first Lotus, via an MG, and on to the Series 1 Elise he’s been driving since the first cars rolled off the boat into Australia.
Entries Are Open for CSCA 2020 Round 3 at Pheasant Wood Circuit
The 2020 super sprint season is firing back up, with round three to be hosted by the Newcastle MG Car Club at Pheasant Wood Circuit on Saturday the 18th of July. Not only is this our first sprint since we went underground back in March, but it’s the first CSCA super sprint to be held at Pheasant Wood in four … Read More
Your June 2020 Edition of Chunky’s Chatter is Available for Download
Chunky’s Chatter steps out of the vault this week as our tireless editor Tom Devitt continues to entertain us with tales and news from the Lotus community during these unusual times. Download the June edition from the members’ page. The June 2020 edition of Chunky’s Chatter features: Sir Stirling Moss’ visits to Australia remembered Lotus F1 anniversaries for Clark and … Read More
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for June, 2020
Apologies for the late arrival of CC this month – entirely my fault, and due to an abnormally high workload in my ‘real’ job causing me to fail to realise it is nearly mid June. As we start to see the relaxation of restrictions around movement and congregation, it is encouraging to see that car clubs generally are starting to … Read More
Don’t Sweat the Little Things: Fun in the Esprit VQ Garage with Geoff Winder
Geoff Winder’s been hard at work in the Esprit VQ Garage during the break, playing with 3D printing to make parts for his Esprit. Enjoy this story from the garage, which recounts a mission to make a 3D-printed tailgate hatch opener, with thanks to Geoff.