Images thanks to Dario Valenza Welcome to the middle of 2025! And apologies for the delay in getting this to you — sadly, my work has an alarming propensity to create chaos at the financial year end, and this year was no exception; hence the delay in this note.
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for June 2025
Hello, and welcome to our winter catch-up as we head into the mid-point of the year. As this year continues to roll forwards inexorably it has been an interesting exercise in observation at several levels.
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for May, 2025
Hello! Apologies that this is a bit late, as I wanted to include some photos of the excellent gathering we had last weekend to welcome Nigel Halliday to Sydney.
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for April, 2025
Happy Easter! Yes, I know. It’s that time already. What a great first quarter we’ve had, with loads going on.
Wrapping Up CSCA 2025 Round 1: A Summery Autumn Day at Sydney Motorsport Park
Mark Meletopoulo leading Brett Monk and Graham Allen up the hill to the back half of the circuit On a far-too-hot Saturday morning, the 15th of March, we gathered at Sydney Motorsport Park’s South Circuit to open the 2025 CSCA supersprint series, which was kindly organised by the Sprite Car Club of Australia. Let’s wrap up the day and enjoy … Read More
A Relaxed Morning Run with the WA Aston Martin Owners Club to Wine Tree Cafe
Images and story thanks to John Edmondson On Sunday the 16th of March, 2025, our Western Australian contingent met up with friends in the Aston Martin Owners Club for a run from Baldivis through Jarradale and North Dandalup to Dwellingup and Wine Tree Cafe. Our thanks to John Edmondson for helping to gather the Lotus crew, and for sharing some … Read More
Entry for CSCA 2025 Round 1 at Sydney Motorsport Park Now Open
Entries are open for the first round of the 2025 CSCA Supersprint series, to be held on Saturday 15th of March on Sydney Motorsport Park’s Amaroo circuit and hosted by Sprite Car Club of Australia. Please see the invitation letter and supplementary regulations for all of the key details of the event: Sprite Car Club of Australia CSCA Super Sprint … Read More
Ashton’s President’s Prattle, February 2025
Apologies for the delay in wishing you all a very happy 2025, and if the evidence to date is anything to go by, it should be a blast!
Wrapping Up the 2024 Adelaide Tarmac Rally
With thanks to Andrew Stevens, images by Bruce Hannant // Austin Zagame flying the Zagame flag in the Fire Red Emira (#57) Nine Lotus participated in the most recent Adelaide Rally from Nov 8th to 10th. Once again, the Gouger Street Party on the Saturday evening was a feature, and a big hit with spectators. The three days saw competitors … Read More
Ashton’s President’s Prattle November 24
Happy November everyone! “How did that happen?” I keep asking myself. Oh well, the US election is done and dusted, and the sun keeps coming up. Time will tell what the changes will look like for Australia (and indeed the rest of the world) but we’ll keep driving plastic cars. Planning is well advanced for our Christmas Lunch and AGM. … Read More