Ashton’s President’s Prattle for June, 2023

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Wow, June already! When we started planning this month’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, it seemed so far into the future as to not get too worried about it. All of a sudden, here we very nearly are! As I write this, we are three weeks from a great celebration of friendships, a shared love of our cars, and a rosy future … Read More

Vale: Mike Basquil

Vale, Mike Basquil

It is with great sadness that I am writing to let you know that our great friend Mike Basquil passed away on Wednesday morning, May 17 2023. Mike had been in hospital for a couple of weeks and his body was finally saying enough. His children Therese, Fred and Sarah, along with his extended family, were all at his side … Read More

Entry Open for CSCA 2023 Round 2 at Pheasant Wood Circuit

Club Lotus at CSCA 2020 Round 3, Pheasant Wood Circuit

Entries are now open for CSCA Round 2 kindly hosted by MGCCN on Saturday 17th of June at Pheasant Wood Circuit. Please read the invitation letter and supplementary regulations in the link below. CSCA Round 2 Supplementary Regulations and Invitation Letter [PDF] Entries via Motorsport Australia Event Entry at this link. The entry cost is $175 and dorians are available … Read More

Vale: Jack McLaughlin

Jack McLaughlin

With thanks to Allan Davies, Cathy & Ron Gibbs and the LOST Fraternity The LOST Fraternity (Lotus Or Similar Thoroughbreds) are saddened to announce the passing of our founder, leader and friend Mr Jack McLaughlin. Jack had many passions in the life; one such passion was his love of motoring and motor sports which led him to form The LOST … Read More

Ashton’s President’s Prattle for May, 2023

75 Years Lotus 50 Years Club Lotus Australia

Happy May, and happy autumn! As we rush towards our increasingly fabulous joint Lotus 75th and CLA 50th Celebrations in Leura at the end of June, it would be remiss of me to fail to remind you one last time to book in! There are one or two rooms still left from our allocation at the Fairmont Resort and Spa, … Read More

Provisional Schedule for Club Lotus Australia 50th Anniversary

Our 50th anniversary celebrations are coming up in less than two months now and we’re pleased to see a great turnout already registered for the special event. To help you plan, we wanted to share our provisional schedule for the weekend. The 50th anniversary of Club Lotus Australia will be celebrated over the weekend of Friday the 23rd of June … Read More

William Taylor to be Guest of Honour at CLA 50th Anniversary

Club Lotus Australia 50th Anniversary

As we rush ever closer to our 50th anniversary celebration of the club, we are pleased to announce that William Taylor, best known for ‘The Lotus File’ will be joining us as guest of honour, with the wonderful Graham Balfe doing us the honour of MCing the event.

Ashton’s President’s Prattle for April, 2023

President's Prattle

Welcome to autumn! This morning was the first morning which really smelt like autumn, so I guess we can be happy with that. And let’s face it, this weather is perfect for open top driving!

Ashton’s President’s Prattle for March, 2023

Welcome to March everyone! What a difference two or three days less makes to how long a month seems to last! But February was a great month, with a particular highlight being the presence at our Tyre Kick and Coffee of the SSC Emira, along with Phil and Graham’s customer cars. Very grateful thanks to Lee and Richard for giving … Read More