Images: Jack McLaughlin The LOST Fraternity got together this Saturday, the 11th of March, for a run to Hawkes Nest and the Tea Gardens Motorfest. Starting at McDonald’s in Hexham they drove across the Hexham bridge, down the Pacific Highway via Raymand Terrace and Karuah before turning off to Myall Way and Motorfest. It looks like a magic day, and you … Read More
Ashton’s President’s Prattle: March 2017
Don’t know about you, but already I am starting to think this that year might be vanishing before my eyes. Big thanks to the seven stalwarts who braved rather less than perfect weather for the Gerringong Lions Car Show – we scooped two trophies (Ken Miller and Richard Carter – well done gents!) and the photos are on the website. … Read More
March 2017 Edition of Chunky’s Chatter Now Available for Download
The March edition of Chunky’s Chatter is on its way to members, and is now available for download from the members’ page. Grab a copy, and enjoy! Features in this month’s mag include: Bernie Bows Out Great Roll-Up in Gerringong All British Day in Adelaide The Race Version of the Exige Sport 380 And much more! Enjoy Chunky’s lighthearted and sometimes irreverent … Read More
A Thorough Look at the Correct Fitment of a Race Harness and HANS Device
Jen Hogan has done some great research into the correct fitment of a race harness and HANS device and has some very interesting, and extremely useful findings to share with us here. If you are interested in competing in a sporting event in your Lotus, or are just interested in good set up and safety, take a few minutes to read through … Read More
Friday Feature: Brian Caldersmith Tackles Mount Panorama in an Elite
Brian Caldersmith pushes his little Lotus Elite around Mount Panorama during the Bathurst Motor Festival held over the Easter long weekend back in 2008. This is one of five races held that weekend for historic sports cars, and Brian’s surrounded by beautiful sports cars in a packed field. He handles the Elite, and the traffic, magnificently as he navigates Mount Panorama’s many … Read More
Registrations Open for April 2017 Lotus Only Track Day at Winton
Simply Sports Cars have opened registration for their first Lotus Only Track Day of 2017. The event will be held at Winton Raceway in Victoria on Monday the 24th of April, coinciding with the last day of LOTUS 2017. Registrations are available on the Simply Sports Cars website, and you can get there by clicking this link! The goal is to fill … Read More
The 2017 Jaguar Mountain Rally Sounds Like a Blast!
The Jaguar Drivers Club of Australia will hold its annual Mountain Rally over the 27th and 28th of May this year, and it’s looking like an absolute blast. Billed as ‘Highlands to Tablelands’, the event will travel through Mittagong, Goulburn and Yass before moving back through Goulburn to finish in Sutton Forest. The entry cost of $460 includes meals and … Read More
One More Week to Register for Lotus 2017!
Lotus 2017 organisers have added a one-week extension to the Lotus 2017 registration date, so now is the time to get registered!
February 2017 Edition of Chunky’s Chatter Now Available for Download!
Tom’s first Chunky’s Chatter of 2017, the February edition, is now available for download from the members’ page. Grab a copy, and enjoy! Features in this month’s mag include: Lots of events and outings for 2017 News from Western Australia, South Australia and the ACT Geoff Winder takes on the first leg of his new project Emerson Fittipaldi turns 70 And … Read More
Ashton’s President’s Prattle: February 2017
Happy New Year, and I hope you had a wonderfully relaxing holiday, hopefully including the recent ‘Straya Day weekend. I’m delighted to report that we have managed to squeeze in our first committee meeting for the year, the minutes for which are currently up on the members’ page. The key outtakes for everyone are are: We’re financially solvent Our website and … Read More