President’s Prattle: August 2015

President's Prattle

Heavens above, it’s August already! Which means we’ve enjoyed our first Tyre Kicking and Coffee event (third Sunday of the month in Gough Whitlam Park, Tempe in case you’ve not seen the Calendar) – thank you to everyone who turned up, and to Murray for the photos. Have a look here if you’ve not seen them yet. We also had two … Read More

November 21 Lotus Only Track Day At Winton Raceway

Club Lotus CSCA Syd Reinhardt

Simply Sports Cars‘ third Lotus Only Track Day for 2015 is going to be held at Winton Raceway in Victoria on Saturday the 21st of November, and entries are now open! They’re planning on packing Winton to the brim with Lotus cars of all kinds, and all previous experience suggests that the event will fill up fast. Registrations are available … Read More

Lotus Photos: The Inaugural Club Lotus Tyre Kick & Coffee

Lotus Tyre Kick & Coffee

Our Club Lotus Australia Tyre Kick & Coffee gathering got off to a delightful, if a little chilly start this past Sunday the 19th of July. Thanks to everyone who came along and got involved! With the inaugural event a success we’re pleased to confirm that we will be holding a Tyre Kick & Coffee gathering on the third Sunday of … Read More

Merry Christmas! We’re Booking the 2015 Club Lotus Christmas Party

Happy Christmas in July, everyone! OK, so we’re a little early in the planning, but, as with all of our most successful events, early planning gives everyone time to make decisions and secure approvals from the Finance Director. Adding to that, this frosty Sydney winter currently has me reminiscing about northern hemisphere Christmases. This year’s Christmas Party will be held on Sunday the 6th … Read More

Club Lotus New Zealand Edition 57 Available for Download

Club Lotus NZ Edition 57

Our friends from Club Lotus New Zealand have put out the latest release of their newsletter Edition, and we’re pleased to share it with you here! This newsletter’s features include: Lotus News The Last Lotus Seven The Kiwi Replica Sevens – McGregor & Fraser The Summer of 1973 Indy 2015 And a whole lot more! Grab your copy from the following … Read More

HSRCA Social Night Talk with Lotus’ Jim Smith

For those interested, the HSRCA’s 15th of July social night will feature talks by Jim Clark’s 1965 Indy 500-winning crew chief, Jim Smith, along with Dave Williamson who was at the 2015 Indianapolis 500. Jim Smith was crew chief on the Lotus 38 that day in 1965, and will be in attendance to tell of his time with Lotus and … Read More

Lotus Only Track Day Video Wrap-Up

Lotus Only Track Day Videos June 2015

Take a wander through the pits or paddock of any motorsport event, and you’ll find audiovisual appendages bristling from the vast majority of motorsport machinery in attendance. Which is great, because it means we can catch up on the action afterwards! These videos are from the recent Lotus Only Track Day at Wakefield Park, and have been put together and … Read More

SPYfest Goulburn Looking for Lotuses!

Spyfest Goulburn

SPYfest is to be held this September 25th to 26th in Goulburn, and they’re looking for any and all Lotus vehicles to join in the fun. SPYfest celebrates the birthplace of Australia’s only James Bond, George Lazenby, with a festival of everything spy. George Lazenby will be in Goulburn for the event, which will put on a street parade featuring Bond Cars, Bond … Read More