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
The Preserve March 2016 Now Available for Download
‘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 March 2016 edition of the newsletter has been sent out to members, and is now available for download from the members’ page. This edition includes news on the Shannons Sydney Classic Concours d’Elegance and National Motoring Heritage … Read More
Lotus Stories: Daniel Bando
Club Lotus Australia is full of interesting people doing interesting things with interesting cars. We want to tell their stories, and through this develop and preserve a written history of the club, its members and their cars. So, when ever we have the opportunity, we enjoy a chat with one of our members to share their story with you right … Read More
Cars 4 Kids in Western Australia
Cars 4 Kids is a charity event held at the Perth International Airport to share the excitement of cars and motorsport with disabled and seriously ill children and their families. Our Western Australian members were out to support the cause this 7th of March, 2016, and you can read about it in this report by Eddie Lankhorst with photos donated by … Read More
VSCCA to Celebrate 40 Years of All-Historic Racing
2016 marks the 40th anniversary of the first race meeting at Amaroo Park for classic cars and bikes. Since then, the sport of historic racing has grown to great strengths, and its events are highlights of the Australian motorsport calendar around the country. So, over the 17th and 18th of September, 2016, the Vintage Sports Car Club of Australia will … Read More