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
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
Entries Now Open for CSCA 2023 Round 1 at Sydney Motorsport Park Sourth Circuit
Entries are now open for CSCA Round 1 hosted by the Sprite Car Club of Australia on Sunday 2nd of April at Sydney Motorsport Park South Circuit.
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for February, 2023
Well, I can scarcely say Happy New Year given it’s now February, so let’s go with I hope 2023 is all you wish for instead. And I for one have made several resolutions which, unusually, I intend to keep! For one, I have committed to listening more to our membership’s needs, wants, and ideas. So please, do let us know … Read More
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for December, 2022
Happy Christmas to you and yours from all the CLA Committee, and may I personally wish you a fantastic break and a lovely time with friends and family over the Christmas and New Year. As we storm towards the CLA Christmas Party and AGM next weekend, it’s worth reflecting on what has been another momentous year in all sorts of … Read More
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for November, 2022
Welcome everyone to November. How did that happen, you might ask. As indeed I recall doing so last year, and the one before that prolly.
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for October, 2022
Well, here we are into the last quarter of 2022 – who’d a thunk it? Where has the year gone so far? It’s certainly been a bit up and down, both weather-wise (and sadly I gather we are heading into the third La Nina cycle) and emotionally. We have lost some close friends, and had our share of disappointments, but … Read More
SCCSA’s 2022 Lotus Night
Words by Andrew Stevens, pictures by David Hopper The Sporting Car Club recently held a Lotus themed night at their Adelaide clubhouse, with two of local legend David Tye’s cars on the stage and an entertaining talk followed by a question and answer session.
South Australian Lotus Torque, September 2022
An occasional contribution from our SA correspondent, recapping our South Australian friends’ recent run, with words and pictures by Andrew Stevens.