Ashton & Syd Reinhardt at the Cootamundra Sprints a few years back, image by Robyn Mackay
Hello! How on earth did it get to early August without me paying attention?
Entry to CSCA 2025 Round 4 is Now Open!
We are pleased to announce that entry to round 4 of the CSCA Super Sprint Series for 2025, hosted by Club Lotus Australia at Sydney Motorsport Park Gardner GP Circuit on Saturday the 16th of August 2025, is now open. On time entry closes on August 10.
As this is our Club Lotus Australia-hosted round of the series, we are also seeking volunteer help in running the day. If you are able to help in any way, please don’t hesitate to reach out via [email protected] or reply here. Thank you!
For Sale: Lotus Europa and Brabham-Style Wheels
Club member Cameron has some Lotus Europa and Brabham-style wheels available for sale. Details below, reach out to Seth at [email protected] if you’re interested or have any questions and would like to be put in touch with Cameron.
- A single 13″ x 5.5″ Lotus Europa (Dunlop) alloy wheel stamped 1968 $140
- Six 13″ Brabham-style alloy centre & rear rim with steel outer rim wheels, repainted in the 90s $150ea neg depending how many are wanted
For Sale: Lotus Elan +2 JPS
Robert is selling his much loved Elan +2 JPS special edition. Read on for the details.
Ashton’s President’s Prattle for July 2025
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.
Supporting the Prostate Cancer Foundation In Memory of Mal Kelson
Earlier in the year we lost our friend Mal Kelson, who was well known in Club Lotus Australia and the Lotus community in general. A Prostate Cancer Foundation fundraiser has been set up in his memory, and you can find and donate to it here. Your generous support is greatly appreciated!
The fundraiser page was set up by Daryl Wilson and supported by Lotus Club Queensland, following a successful fundraising initiative during the 2025 Grand Tour. Your donation will be tax deductible and support an extremely worthy cause, which assists many within our community.
Wanted: 1988 or Later Esprit Turbo
Roger is seeking a 1988 and on Lotus Esprit Turbo for a restoration project. Any condition will be considered, so long as it is sold with all of the parts. A 4-cylinder is preferred, but open to all options.
Email Seth at [email protected] and he’ll put you in touch with Roger.
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.
Lotus Photos: Tyre Kick & Coffee With Historic Lotus Register Chairman Nigel Halliday
Sunday the 11th of May found us in the car park above By the Bay Cafe in Carss Park with a near record roll-up to welcome Nigel Halliday, Chairman of the Historic Lotus Register for a relaxed Mothers Day morning get together.