Mark Meletopoulo leading Brett Monk and Graham Allen up the hill to the back half of the circuit On a far-too-hot Saturday morning, the 15th of March, we gathered at Sydney Motorsport Park’s South Circuit to open the 2025 CSCA supersprint series, which was kindly organised by the Sprite Car Club of Australia. Let’s wrap up the day and enjoy … Read More
A Relaxed Morning Run with the WA Aston Martin Owners Club to Wine Tree Cafe
Images and story thanks to John Edmondson On Sunday the 16th of March, 2025, our Western Australian contingent met up with friends in the Aston Martin Owners Club for a run from Baldivis through Jarradale and North Dandalup to Dwellingup and Wine Tree Cafe. Our thanks to John Edmondson for helping to gather the Lotus crew, and for sharing some … Read More
2025’s All British Day in Echunga
By Andrew Stevens, pictures by Andrew Stevens and David Hopper. Above – David Baird’s Talbot Lotus with Chris Sofokleous Esprit and Jo Cave’s Plus 2 in the background <courtesy Andrew Stevens> Over recent years, the fantastic All British Day (ABD) at Echunga in the Adelaide Hills has coincided with our South Australian monthly get together. 2025 was no exception, and, … Read More
Ashton’s President’s Prattle, February 2025
Apologies for the delay in wishing you all a very happy 2025, and if the evidence to date is anything to go by, it should be a blast!
Wrapping Up the 2024 Adelaide Tarmac Rally
With thanks to Andrew Stevens, images by Bruce Hannant // Austin Zagame flying the Zagame flag in the Fire Red Emira (#57) Nine Lotus participated in the most recent Adelaide Rally from Nov 8th to 10th. Once again, the Gouger Street Party on the Saturday evening was a feature, and a big hit with spectators. The three days saw competitors … Read More
Lotus Photos: Sandy Bay Tasmania, December 2024
Thanks to Robert Verhey Our friends in Tasmania get together most months at Sandy Bay to kick tyres and chat about life, Lotus and everything. Robert Verhey made it to the final meeting of the year on Sunday December 1, and very kindly reached out with a few photos that you can enjoy below.
Vale: Colin John Bowers
Thanks to Colin Bowers We are deeply saddened by the loss of John Bowers in September, 2024. John was a member of Club Lotus Australia, and a frequent motorsport competitor with the club. Our thoughts are with his children Karen and Colin, and his family and friends. Colin Bowers prepared a touching vale for his father, which perfectly captures the … Read More
Ashton’s President’s Prattle November 24
Happy November everyone! “How did that happen?” I keep asking myself. Oh well, the US election is done and dusted, and the sun keeps coming up. Time will tell what the changes will look like for Australia (and indeed the rest of the world) but we’ll keep driving plastic cars. Planning is well advanced for our Christmas Lunch and AGM. … Read More
Round Wrap-Up: CSCA 2024 Round 4 at Sydney Motorsport Park
Gino Valdes on the throttle out of turn two On Saturday the 24th of August, Club Lotus Australia was honoured to host the fourth round of the 2024 CSCA supersprint series on Sydney Motorsport Park’s Gardner circuit. Scroll along and enjoy some photos and a wrap-up of the day.
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for August, 2024
So sorry everyone, we’re running a little late this month! As some of you will know, I have been up against time to get Gidget prepared for the Great Cape Rally, which starts on Wednesday, August 21st.