I’ve just returned from the first SSC Lotus Only Track Day of the year, held on Saturday 30th April, and what a fantastic day it was! If you haven’t been to one, you really should. There’s opportunities for everyone to enjoy their cars, whether they’re interested race, sprint or drive, and wives (or husbands for that matter), children and pets are most … Read More
Lotus Photos & Report: Martin Duursma & Richard Wodhams in Targa Tasmania 2016
Targa Tasmania 2016 ran over the 11th to the 16th of April and featured a healthy collection of Lotuses vying for victory or out to enjoy the event. Martin Duursma and Richard Wodhams ran in the GT Sports category in the classic Australian event, and did us all proud with a third place finish. Read on for their story, illustrated … Read More
Club Lotus New Zealand Edition 60 Available for Download
Our friends in Club Lotus New Zealand have just sent out their latest newsletter, Edition 60, which celebrates 40 years of Club Lotus New Zealand. Download it below! This edition’s features include: Lotus News NZ Festival of Motor Racing 2016 Transalpine 2015 Packard & Pioneer Museum And a whole lot more! Download your copy from the following link, and enjoy! Club Lotus New … Read More
Lotus Photos: April Tyre Kick & Coffee
Sunday, the 17th of April, marked the third Sunday of the month and thus our morning to meet up for a coffee and a catch up! These shots from the morning come thanks to Ashton Roskill.
John Wilson: Memories of a World Champion
Thanks to John Wilson for sending through these wonderful recollections of his time racing with Emerson Fittipaldi. Take a few minutes, and enjoy his story!
Bring Your Mums Along to Our May 8th Drive Day to The Paddock Sessions
Given that our May the 8th drive day to The Paddock Sessions in the Hunter Valley coincides with Mother’s Day, we’re doing our best to make it a good one for our mums!
Vale: Roger Ealand
Roger Ealand, friend of the Club, passed away in March. He was a good man, a friend and a kind, charismatic and effervescent character. We will miss him a great deal. Allan Conway has very kindly written this farewell to him to share with his friends in the Club.
Join Us at the Simply Sports Cars April Lotus-Only Track Day
Simply Sports Cars are holding another Lotus-Only Track Day this April 30th at Wakefield Park. Come along to enjoy your Lotus in the manner for which it was designed in a safe and supportive environment.
Lotus Letters: ‘Thoughts on Lotus and Historic Racing’
Club Lotus at Eastern Creek, 1998, thanks to Brian Caldersmith In a recent ‘President’s Prattle’, Ashton called for some feedback on historic racing in Australia. We’ve received some interesting responses on both sides of the fence, and here are two for your enjoyment. Have a read, and let us know what you think!
Chunky’s Chatter April 2016 Now Available for Download
Catch up on all the Lotus news in the April 2016 edition of Chunky’s Chatter, which is now available to download from the members’ page. Features in this month’s mag include: Mike Basquil reports on the CSCA MG Event A Welcome Return to Alastair Browne Canberra member David Leaney tells us about his update from Elise to Evora Duratec Conversion for … Read More