After Round 2 of the CSCA sprints was cancelled due to COVID-19 logistics, Round 3 was well supported by 61 competitors who were eager to get back on track. The MG Car Club of Newcastle did a fantastic job of understanding the Motorsport Australia and Government COVID guidelines to host a very successful and safe event at Pheasant Wood Circuit … Read More
Lotus Photos: July 2020 Tyre Kick at Kokoda Cafe
On Sunday, the 19th of July 2020, after a busy weekend of motorsport and a much less busy break from the outside world, a small group of Club Lotus Australia members got together at Kokoda Cafe for the return of our Tyre Kick & Coffee.
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for July, 2020
Hey there! We appear to be gradually regaining some sense of normality as the country (except Victoria) starts to get used to the new normal post-COVID. Social distancing is likely to be with us for a while yet (likely until either COVID is eradicated and/or a vaccine is available. The good news is that we are now allowed to drive … Read More
A Circuitous Route: Syd Reinhardt’s Lotus Journey
In this story, Syd Reinhardt shares his journey to his first Lotus, via an MG, and on to the Series 1 Elise he’s been driving since the first cars rolled off the boat into Australia.
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for June, 2020
Apologies for the late arrival of CC this month – entirely my fault, and due to an abnormally high workload in my ‘real’ job causing me to fail to realise it is nearly mid June. As we start to see the relaxation of restrictions around movement and congregation, it is encouraging to see that car clubs generally are starting to … Read More
Don’t Sweat the Little Things: Fun in the Esprit VQ Garage with Geoff Winder
Geoff Winder’s been hard at work in the Esprit VQ Garage during the break, playing with 3D printing to make parts for his Esprit. Enjoy this story from the garage, which recounts a mission to make a 3D-printed tailgate hatch opener, with thanks to Geoff.
A Long Affair: The Story of a Long and Happy Relationship with a Lotus Elite
Lead image by Brian Caldersmith, images with thanks to Brian Caldersmith When Brian Caldersmith wrote to us to share his latest portrait work, completed during our nationwide nap time, and included some words on his time together with the lovely Elite featured in it, I asked if he’d be interested in sharing a couple stories. A few days later, I … Read More
Catching Up with our 2019 CSCA Drivers Champion Rex Hodder
The 2019 CSCA Drivers’ Championship was won by Rex Hodder, who piloted his 2004 S2 Lotus Exige to victory ahead of a very closely-matched duel between Martin Duursma and Liam Sheppard. We caught up with Rex to share some of his history.
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for May, 2020
Hello fellow isolationists, As we plough on into month three of the isolation process, there is all sorts of chatter about how and when the degree of separation might change. I for one am no clearer as to what the next few weeks and months might include, but in the meantime, it has been an interesting exercise in social observation. … Read More
What Now? Sim Racing Through the Apocalypse
As we work our way through month two of the lockdown, we catch up with long-time Club Lotus Australia member and sprint competitor Syd Reinhardt to find out how he’s using his time away from the track to spend more time on the track.