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.
Round Wrap-Up: CSCA 2024 Round 2 At Sydney Motorsport Park
Sunday the 23rd of June found us at Sydney Motorsport Park for the second round of the 2024 CSCA supersprint series, kindly hosted by the Jaguar Drivers Club Australia (JDCA).
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for June 2024
Hello from the delights of summer in the UK (in Flanders and Swan’s song, Farmers fear unkindly May, frost by night and hail by day.) While it appears to have been a rather sudden introduction to winter in Australia, the planning for events ahead continues unabated. Most significant from a pre-planning perspective is the next biennial celebrations, which are slated … Read More
Lotus Photos: April’s Tyre Kick & Coffee at Gough Whitlam Park
Sunday the 21st of April, 2024 found us getting together for a Tyre Kick & Coffee on a lovely autumn morning in Gough Whitlam Park in Earlwood. Scroll along and enjoy a few photos from the morning.
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for March, 2024
Welcome to Autumn everyone! I was rather rudely reminded that it’s that time of the year a few days ago, as if I wasn’t keeping up. Which I wasn’t.
South Australia’s Lotus Torque for February, 2024
Last year’s All British Day at Echunga: Courtesy Andrew Stevens Well, 2023 is fast receding in our rear view mirrors and the fun and games of 2024 are well advanced. This year’s F1 cars are being released ahead of testing, we’re already through two Sunday get togethers, the number of Lotus owners in SA continues to grow, the annual All … Read More
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for December, 2023
Happy Christmas! Caroline and I wish you and your families the very best of friends, family and fun in the upcoming holidays.