With thanks to Andrew Stevens // Image: Wright with Chapman and Andretti via Classic Team Lotus Peter Wright, the engineer who pioneered ground effect aerodynamics in motor racing, changing the face of Formula 1, has died aged 79. His pioneering work in the application of “ground effect” aerodynamics led to Team Lotus developing the Lotus 78 to win 5 Grand … Read More
Lotus Photos: Club Lotus Australia’s Inaugural Fish & Chips Run
Sunday the 26th of October saw us gather around the city for a fun run through to Berowra for the inaugural Club Lotus Australia Fish & Chips Run. Damien Perera kindly documented the day, and you can enjoy his photos below.
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for November 2025
Well, here we are in November. How on earth? But then I wonder that pretty much every year at this time. Something about the definition of stupidity perhaps?
For Sale: John Player Special Model Racing Car Radio
Friend of the club Frank has a very special John Player Special model racing car radio and is seeking a new home for it. Read on for the details, and reach out to Frank via Seth at [email protected].
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for October, 2025
Good morning everyone! I hope you are enjoying the spring sunshine as much as I am – there is something joyful about the warmth finally replacing the damp, and I can at last start removing the mould from every leather surface in the cars, knowing it won’t be back until next winter. By the way, why is leather so attractive (actually, … Read More
Lotus Photos: Sandy Bay Tasmania, October 2025
Our friends in Tasmania get together most months at Sandy Bay to kick tyres and chat about life, Lotus and everything. Robert Verhey made it to the October catch-up, and very kindly reached out with a few photos that you can enjoy below.
Entry to CSCA 2025 Round 6 at Sydney Motorsport Park Now Open!
Entries are now open for round six of the 2025 CSCA series, which will be hosted by the Jaguar Drivers Club of Australia on Sydney Motorsport Park’s Druitt (North) circuit on Sunday October 19. Entry is via Motorsport Australia member portal at motorsport.org.au, and you can download the supplementary regulations at the following link. CSCA 2025 Round 6 Supplementary Regulations [PDF] Read on … Read More
Lotus Stories: SA’s 2025 Father’s Day Get Together
Catching up with our South Australian friends with thanks to Andrew Stevens // Father’s Day Gathering at Beaumont Rd The South Australian group gets together on the first Sunday of each month, which means that every year our September get together coincides with Father’s Day. This often presents challenges, with cafés in the Adelaide Hills being booked up for family … Read More
Wrapping Up Round 4 of the 2025 CSCA Supersprint Series
On Saturday August 16, 2025, we held our Club Lotus Australia-hosted CSCA round four at Sydney Motorsport Park for a healthy field of 76 drivers. Let’s catch up on the action and enjoy some photos from the day.
Lotus Photos: Cootamundra Sprints
Photos thanks to Syd Reinhardt Syd, Caroline and I, Garth and Francis, and Mark all headed off to Cootamundra over the last weekend in August for the VSCCA’s annual Sprints, and had an absolute blast!