It is with great sadness that I am writing to let you know that our great friend Mike Basquil passed away on Wednesday morning, May 17 2023. Mike had been in hospital for a couple of weeks and his body was finally saying enough. His children Therese, Fred and Sarah, along with his extended family, were all at his side … Read More
Entry Open for CSCA 2023 Round 2 at Pheasant Wood Circuit
Entries are now open for CSCA Round 2 kindly hosted by MGCCN on Saturday 17th of June at Pheasant Wood Circuit. Please read the invitation letter and supplementary regulations in the link below. CSCA Round 2 Supplementary Regulations and Invitation Letter [PDF] Entries via Motorsport Australia Event Entry at this link. The entry cost is $175 and dorians are available … Read More
Vale: Jack McLaughlin
With thanks to Allan Davies, Cathy & Ron Gibbs and the LOST Fraternity The LOST Fraternity (Lotus Or Similar Thoroughbreds) are saddened to announce the passing of our founder, leader and friend Mr Jack McLaughlin. Jack had many passions in the life; one such passion was his love of motoring and motor sports which led him to form The LOST … Read More
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for May, 2023
Happy May, and happy autumn! As we rush towards our increasingly fabulous joint Lotus 75th and CLA 50th Celebrations in Leura at the end of June, it would be remiss of me to fail to remind you one last time to book in! There are one or two rooms still left from our allocation at the Fairmont Resort and Spa, … Read More
South Australian Lotus Torque, May 2023
The array of Lotus brightened up the Strathalbyn High Street. Words and Pictures courtesy of Andrew Stevens An occasional contribution from our South Australian correspondent Andrew Stevens, catching you up on everything Club Lotus in SA this May, 2023.
Provisional Schedule for Club Lotus Australia 50th Anniversary
Our 50th anniversary celebrations are coming up in less than two months now and we’re pleased to see a great turnout already registered for the special event. To help you plan, we wanted to share our provisional schedule for the weekend. The 50th anniversary of Club Lotus Australia will be celebrated over the weekend of Friday the 23rd of June … Read More
Lotus Photos: CLA WA’s March Early Morning Run
Thanks to Dave Finnie Our plans for this run were nearly cancelled as the leaders at very short notice were unable to do the scheduled run, so a quick mailout was required to seek a new volunteer, and Steve Pretzel sprung into action and took over leading the run for us. Much appreciated Steve. We gathered at Guildford and it … Read More
William Taylor to be Guest of Honour at CLA 50th Anniversary
As we rush ever closer to our 50th anniversary celebration of the club, we are pleased to announce that William Taylor, best known for ‘The Lotus File’ will be joining us as guest of honour, with the wonderful Graham Balfe doing us the honour of MCing the event.
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for April, 2023
Welcome to autumn! This morning was the first morning which really smelt like autumn, so I guess we can be happy with that. And let’s face it, this weather is perfect for open top driving!
South Australian Lotus Torque: March, 2023
The lineup of Lotus at the ABD – Words and Pictures courtesy of Andrew Stevens Catch up with all the news from South Australia, thanks to our SA correspondent Andrew Stevens, recapping the 2023 SA All British Day.