On Sunday, the 19th of July 2020, after a busy weekend of motorsport and a much less busy break from the outside world, a small group of Club Lotus Australia members got together at Kokoda Cafe for the return of our Tyre Kick & Coffee.
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for July, 2020
Hey there! We appear to be gradually regaining some sense of normality as the country (except Victoria) starts to get used to the new normal post-COVID. Social distancing is likely to be with us for a while yet (likely until either COVID is eradicated and/or a vaccine is available. The good news is that we are now allowed to drive … Read More
A Circuitous Route: Syd Reinhardt’s Lotus Journey
In this story, Syd Reinhardt shares his journey to his first Lotus, via an MG, and on to the Series 1 Elise he’s been driving since the first cars rolled off the boat into Australia.
Entries Are Open for CSCA 2020 Round 3 at Pheasant Wood Circuit
The 2020 super sprint season is firing back up, with round three to be hosted by the Newcastle MG Car Club at Pheasant Wood Circuit on Saturday the 18th of July. Not only is this our first sprint since we went underground back in March, but it’s the first CSCA super sprint to be held at Pheasant Wood in four … Read More
Your June 2020 Edition of Chunky’s Chatter is Available for Download
Chunky’s Chatter steps out of the vault this week as our tireless editor Tom Devitt continues to entertain us with tales and news from the Lotus community during these unusual times. Download the June edition from the members’ page. The June 2020 edition of Chunky’s Chatter features: Sir Stirling Moss’ visits to Australia remembered Lotus F1 anniversaries for Clark and … Read More
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for June, 2020
Apologies for the late arrival of CC this month – entirely my fault, and due to an abnormally high workload in my ‘real’ job causing me to fail to realise it is nearly mid June. As we start to see the relaxation of restrictions around movement and congregation, it is encouraging to see that car clubs generally are starting to … Read More
Don’t Sweat the Little Things: Fun in the Esprit VQ Garage with Geoff Winder
Geoff Winder’s been hard at work in the Esprit VQ Garage during the break, playing with 3D printing to make parts for his Esprit. Enjoy this story from the garage, which recounts a mission to make a 3D-printed tailgate hatch opener, with thanks to Geoff.
‘The Preserve’ June 2020 Available for Download
‘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 edition of the magazine features some important information, including the usual president’s report, the cancellation of the 2020 Shannons Sydney Classic, notes from the CMC’s May committee meeting, a look back at the Mt. Druitt … Read More
Entries Open for the 2020 Victorian 6-Hour Regularity Relay
Photo thanks to Syd Reinhardt As restrictions around the country slowly begin to lift, event organisers are looking to the second half of 2020 with hope and getting to work on giving people opportunities to use their cars. The Victorian 6-Hour Regularity Relay is one such opportunity, and entries are now open.
A Long Affair: The Story of a Long and Happy Relationship with a Lotus Elite
Lead image by Brian Caldersmith, images with thanks to Brian Caldersmith When Brian Caldersmith wrote to us to share his latest portrait work, completed during our nationwide nap time, and included some words on his time together with the lovely Elite featured in it, I asked if he’d be interested in sharing a couple stories. A few days later, I … Read More