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
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
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.