Image: Ellie Hamilton
After some time apart, we catch up with our friends in Western Australia to find out what they’ve been up to in early 2019 with the latest edition of Quokka Talk.
South Australia’s Lotus Torque, March 2019
Image: Chris Burton
Catch up with our friends in South Australia with this latest edition of Lotus Torque for March 2019, thanks to Andrew Stevens.
March 2019 Edition of Lotus Notes Available for Download
Cover photo by Emma Morley, Lotus Cars Australia: Lotus Evora GT430 at the Lotus Cars Australia Bathurst Track Day 2019.
Round two of 2019’s Lotus & Clubman Notes is on the way to Lotus Club Victoria and Lotus Club Queensland members, and is available to download from the members’ page.
March’s Lotus Notes features:
- Lotus Cars Australia Bathurst Track Day 2019
- 2018 Women’s Motorsport Development Program (WMDP)
- Ten Years of Owning a Lotus Esprit Turbo
- New Rules for Vehicle Imports
- Rob Roy Hill Climb
- Mt. Cotton Hill Climb
And much more!
The newsletter is kindly provided to Club Lotus Australia by Lotus Club Victoria in its digital form, and will as such require you to be logged in to your members account. Download it from our ‘Members‘ page.
If you’re not a member yet, hit this link to find out more about the club and why you should become one! To learn more about Lotus Club Victoria, hit this link to their website and consider catching up with them when you’re in the state.
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for March, 2019
Hi everyone,
I’ve just returned from the the first round of the 2019 CSCA Championships, proudly and very, very capably organised by Club Lotus Australia. I have to say that every year we raise the bar on the efficiency of the organisation of these sprints, and the consequent fun enjoyed by everyone. This year was a remarkable triumph for our outstanding Motorsport Committee – Mike Basquil, Dave Mackie, Mel and Gino Valdes, Craig and Cathy Shepard and Jen Hogan – thank you all, it was a belter! Even if I was in the “rather slow” category for the day.
As in previous years, all the runners from CLA participated in the organisation and marshalling. For that, my very grateful thanks. I would particularly like to recognise Brett Stevens, Peter Klumper and Brian Sutton, who, despite not running in the event, made the trip down to Wakefield to marshal. Thank you gents, that was commitment way beyond helpful. And thank you to the 35 members who ran (out of a total of 95 runners and riders on the day.) It was an outstanding turnout and lovely to see so many of you there. What a great day.
So, that is our sprint in the bag for another year and we are off and running for the season (even if I will miss most of the fun for May, June and July while I am away!)
Video: Remembering Amaroo Park with the HSRCA
In July of 2018, the HSRCA held a social evening that saw them getting together to celebrate the history of Amaroo Park. They’ve since put a recording of the presentation up on YouTube, and you can view it below.
Your February 2019 Edition of Chunky’s Chatter is Available for Download
Getting Together for the January 2019 Tyre Kick & Coffee in Gough Whitlam Park
After a very well-earned summer break, Tom Devitt welcomes 2019 with the first edition of Chunky’s Chatter for the year. It’s available for download from the members’ page.
The February 2019 edition of Chunky’s Chatter features:
- Elisa Artioli, Granddaughter of Romano Artioli, Announced as Guest of Honour at Lotus 2019
- The Lotus 30: Should it Ever Have Been Made?
- Mel Valdes takes on the story of the Women’s Motorsport Development Program
- Clarification of Historic and Conditional Vehicle Registration
And much more! Enjoy Chunky’s lighthearted and sometimes irreverent monthly look at the world of Lotus. Head to the members page to download a copy.
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!
South Australian Lotus Torque: January 2019
Our South Australian correspondent Andrew Stevens kicks off the year with a bumper edition of South Australian Lotus Torque. Read on, and enjoy!
February 2019 Edition of Lotus Notes Available for Download
Cover photo by Angryman Photography: LCV members Cris and Meg Johansen in the Tour category of Targa High Country near Tolmie, 22 kilometres north-east of Mansfield.
The first edition of Lotus & Clubman Notes for 2019 is on the way to Lotus Club Victoria and Lotus Club Queensland members, and is available to download from the members’ page.
February’s Lotus Notes features:
- Targa High Country 2018
- Lotus Club Victoria Christmas Function at Zagame Tullamarine
- Lotus Club Victoria Concours d’Elegance 2018
- Lotus Club Queensland Xtreme Karting & Barbecue
- MSCA 2018 Results
- Member Profile: Peter McConnell
And much more!
The newsletter is kindly provided to Club Lotus Australia by Lotus Club Victoria in its digital form, and will as such require you to be logged in to your members account. Download it from our ‘Members‘ page.
If you’re not a member yet, hit this link to find out more about the club and why you should become one! To learn more about Lotus Club Victoria, hit this link to their website and consider catching up with them when you’re in the state.
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for February, 2019
Welcome to February – already!
I know I’m a little late in saying this as it’s February, but for all those I’ve not seen yet I hope you all have a great 2019.
We have kicked off the year with a combined first Tyre Kick and Coffee and Committee meeting on January 20th. As a result of rolling them together, we had an even better turnout than usual and it was particularly good to see a few new faces and get to meet new members. Thank you all for coming along!
A Look Inside the 2018 Women’s Motorsport Development Program with Mel Valdes
Get the behind-the-scenes line on the Women’s Motorsport Development Program thanks to Mel Valdes, who shares her experiences of the 2018 program in this story.