News from Western Australia: Eddie Lankhorst’s Quokka Talk for October, 2016

Quokka Talk October 2016

The Western Australian sprint scene changed dramatically when the RAC Driver Training Centre closed its doors to all motorsport activities due to noise complaints.  This has left our small community rocked, leaving us with only one local (heavily booked) racetrack to play on. There is a group fighting to reverse the closure but even then it will be some time … Read More

Join Us for a Catch-Up in Trevor’s Shed

Lotus Social Meeting July 2015

Trevor Simpson has kindly invited us back to his shed for our Wednesday October 19th social night. It’s set to be a relaxed social evening amongst Trevor’s wonderful cars and his Lotus parts business. Come along, say ‘Hi!’ and enjoy a catch-up, a bite to eat and a beverage. We’ll kick off from 6:30PM, and pizza and soft drinks will … Read More

Ashton’s President’s Prattle: October 2016

President's Prattle

Heavens, it’s October already! October means you need to start getting organised for Christmas, and that in turn surely means joining the CLA Christmas Party at Bombini’s doesn’t it? If you haven’t already, drop me a line and transfer the funds – $35 per head. Do it now. Huge thanks to everyone who came to the AGM. Your Committee all … Read More

Lotus Photos: Eggs Benedict & Round the Buckets 2016

Club Lotus Eggs Benedict 2016

Anne Blackwood kindly invited Club Lotus Australia back to Ebony Hall this past Sunday, the 25th of September, for our annual Beyond Blue Eggs Benedict in joyful memory of Maurice Blackwood. Despite some threat of rain throughout the week, we enjoyed a beautiful Spring Sunday together catching up for a social Sunday brunch. We also held another brilliant Round the … Read More

Lotus Photos: Jack McLaughlin at the 2016 Goodwood Revival

2016 Goodwood Revival

LOST Fraternity wrangler and Club Lotus Australia member Jack McLaughlin was at last weekend’s 2016 Goodwood Revival, and has returned with pictures. The 2016 Goodwood Revival was held over the 9th to the 11th of September at the classic Goodwood Circuit. Jack’s shots show off the wonderful atmosphere of the event, as well as the spectacular field that the event … Read More

LOST Fraternity Run to Caves Beach Hotel

LOST Fraternity Caves Beach

The LOST Fraternity will gather on Sunday the 25th of September for a run to the Caves Beach Hotel for a coffee and some breakfast. The run will kick off at 9AM from Belmont Car Park, where the highway runs along the waterfront, to leave at 9:15AM. For those who would like to meet up at the hotel, they plan … Read More

The Preserve September 2016 Available for Download

The Preserve September 2016

‘The Preserve’ is the newsletter of the Council of Motor Clubs. It’s made available to members of CMC-affiliated clubs, and that means you! The September 2016 edition of the newsletter has been sent out to members, and is now available for download on our members’ page here. This edition includes details on Carnivale and the National Motoring Heritage Day, important … Read More

Come Along to the 2016 Club Lotus Australia AGM

Club Lotus Australia AGM

The 2016 Club Lotus Australia Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday the 21st of September at Shannons. Come along and have your say in the direction of the Club. Shannons have kindly offered to host us again, and we’ll be gathering from 7PM at Unit B, 12 Frederick Street, St Leonards. Enter and park by the Reserve Road … Read More

We’re Invited to the HSRCA’s 2016 Tasman Trophy

2016 Tasman Trophy Invite

After the excellent Club Lotus Australia showing at the 2016 Sydney Retro Racefest, the Historic Sports and Racing Car Association of New South Wales has invited us back to run in the 2016 Tasman Trophy this November 19th & 20th. The event will feature an All-Lotus Regularity grid and give us a chance to get stuck in to a two-day historic … Read More