Wrapping Up the 2024 Adelaide Tarmac Rally

Austin Zagame flying the Zagame flag in the Fire Red Emira (#57)

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

CSCA 2024 Round 4 Hosted by Club Lotus Australia

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

Gidget

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.

Ashton’s President’s Prattle for June 2024

Ashton's Alvis Speed 20

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