Ashton’s President’s Prattle for February, 2026

Bruce Mansell and Brian Caldersmith in the Elites at Wakefield

I’m not sure who to credit for this wonderfully evocative photo of Bruce in Lurch (Bruce’s Elite) next to Brian Caldersmith at Wakefield – if anyone knows more detail on this one, I am all ears! Happy New Year (if its not too late) and I hope you had a lovely break over the summer. And who knows, maybe even … Read More

Lotus Photos: WA’s First Early Morning Run of 2026

With thanks to John Edmondson Our friends in Western Australia kicked off the year with a great turnout to their January early morning run (EMR) on Sunday 11th. Scroll along, and enjoy a few photos from the day with thanks to John Edmondson.

Lotus Photos: Sandy Bay Tasmania December 2025

Sandy Bay December 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 December catch-up, and very kindly reached out with a few photos that you can enjoy below.

Ashton’s President’s Prattle for December 2025

Go For Broke Run

Well here we are, in December of another fine year! Another year older and wiser, with a few more miles on the car’s (or cars’) clock. It’s been a fun year in lots of lovely ways, and of course, sadly, we have farewelled a few lovely people too, both those we knew, and those we knew of. The events this … Read More

Valé Peter Wright

Wright, Chapman and Mario Andretti

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

Ashton’s President’s Prattle for October, 2025

All British Day 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