The Preserve June 2019 Available to Download

The Preserve June 2019

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‘The Preserve’ is the newsletter of the Council of Motor Clubs. It’s made available to members of CMC-affiliated clubs, and that means you!

The June 2019 edition of the newsletter includes the usual president’s report, an update on classic vehicle registration, a look back at the National Motoring Heritage Day at Stanley Park in East Kurrajong, an invitation to the 2019 Clarendon Classic Rally and more.

You can grab it from the following link, and we’ll archive it on the members page here.

The Preserve June 2019 [PDF]

‘The Preserve’ is provided by the Council of Motor Clubs.

Your June 2019 Edition of Chunky’s Chatter is Available for Download

Chunky's Chatter June 2019

Cover photo: Ariel view of the Concourse at Lotus 2019

Editor Tom Devitt is back with the June edition of Chunky’s Chatter, now available to download from the members page.

The June 2019 edition of Chunky’s Chatter features:

  • Ashton’s Notes from the Early Days of the Peking to Paris Rally
  • Photos from Lotus 2019
  • A Big Report From South Australia

And much more! Enjoy Chunky’s lighthearted and sometimes irreverent monthly look at the world of Lotus.

If you’re not a member already, have a browse around the site and hit up our membership page here to find out why you should become one!

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North Shore Bearings has reached out to us as they’re in need of a sales assistant and would like to find a motoring enthusiast to fill the role. If you’re looking for a job and would like to work in the motoring industry, read on.

North Shore Bearings is a small bearing business located in Hornsby. They’re looking for an employee with knowledge of motor parks to work as a sales assistant in sales and customer relations.

It’s a full time position, available for an immediate start. Experience with bearings and seals is essential, as are good communication skills.

For more information contact Keiren on 0400 502 636 or [email protected].

Your April/May Edition of Chunky’s Chatter is Available for Download

Cover photo:  Regroup at Pemberton by Mike Hamilton, from the Pemberton 1000 recap

Chunky’s Chatter returns thanks to our unstoppable editor Tom Devitt, with the April/May edition of the magazine now available to download from the members page.

The April/May 2019 edition of Chunky’s Chatter features:

  • From WA, the exciting story of the Pemberton 1000
  • Ashton jets off to the Paris to Peking
  • CSCA 2019 Round 2: The Sprite Round

And much more! Enjoy Chunky’s lighthearted and sometimes irreverent monthly look at the world of Lotus.

If you’re not a member already, have a browse around the site and hit up our membership page here to find out why you should become one!

Ashton’s President’s Prattle for May, 2019

President's Prattle

Happy May everyone.

As it’s May, this will be the last missive from me for the next couple of months while Giles and I gallivant halfway across the world in Gidget. Unless I can somehow concoct a text message on the satphone and send it to Tom and Seth…

Huge thanks to Tom for rising from his recovery bed to pull this copy of CC together – Tom, you are a legend!

The big news for April was twofold. Firstly, we had the massive gathering of the clans on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland for Lotus 2019. Lotus 2019 included guest of honour Elisa Artioli, granddaughter of Snr Artioli and the woman after whom the Lotus Elise was named. Huge thanks to the LCQ Committee for the organisation and execution of another great event.

NSW picks up the baton for 2021. We are planning a Tour of Tasmania and we are putting the committee together as I write this. If you’d like to be involved in the organisation, please get in touch!

On the subject of Tasmania, the second happening of April was the remarkable showing by Lotus drivers in Targa Tasmania. Lotus were all over the rankings, and took home a good proportion of the silverware, leaving the Porsche and Viper boys wondering what on earth happened. Particular congratulations to Paul Stokel who won overall in the GT2 category, and to Jeff Morton for third in the same class. Lotus also took 1,2,3,5 and 8 in the GT Sports Trophy. Remarkable driving and navigating everyone! Full results here: http://www.rallyresults.com.au/targa/tt2019/

May will appear rather tame by comparison, but having driven all the way to Mooloolaba and back, frankly I’m quite happy for a brief respite before the chaos of June and early July.
Sunday the 19th has us meeting for the Tyre Kick and Coffee at Armory Wharf Cafe by the Parramatta River (Blaxland Riverside Park, Jamieson Street, off Holker St, Newington NSW 2127). The following weekend features round three of the CSCA sprints, which will be held on the Druitt Circuit at SMSP by the Jaaaag club (sorry Keith!) on the 25th. I’m afraid I shalln’t be at the sprints as I will be having a last minute panic before I get on the plane on 27th, but I hope it’s a lot of fun!

So in summary, if you’d like a chance to drive your car this month, come to the Tyre Kick or go sprinting. Otherwise, I look forward to seeing you on my return in late July! Follow us through the ERA website, on Facebook or on the blog.

Keep safe, upright and on the blackstuff.

Pip pip,
Ashton

Gidget