April 2018 Edition of Chunky’s Chatter Available for Download

Chris Burtons immaculate Exige Roadster on pole position for the run to Mt Pleasant

Cover Image courtesy of Mark Tiddy: Chris Burton’s immaculate Exige Roadster on pole position for the run to Mt Pleasant

Fresh from the Easter long weekend, it’s time to dig in to the latest edition of Tom Devitt’s Chunky’s Chatter and catch up on everything going on in Club Lotus Australia as we head into April, 2018.

The April edition of the magazine features:

  • Details on the HSRCA’s Autumn Festival, which is set to commemorate the life of Jim Clark
  • In Sydney, we host the first round of the CSCA season at Wakefield
  • The Ford Escort turns 50 this year
  • Details of the second Simply Sports Cars second Lotus Only Track Day, this time to be held at Wakefield Park

And much more! Enjoy Chunky’s lighthearted and sometimes irreverent monthly look at the world of Lotus.

Head to the members’ page to download your copy. And if you’re not a member already, have a browse around the site and hit up our membership page here to find out why you should be!

2018’s Second Lotus-Only Track Day is Coming Up at Wakefield Park

Lotus CSCA Sprint Round 1 2018

The second Lotus Cars Australia Lotus Only Track Day of 2018, supported by Simply Sports Cars, will be held at Wakefield Park on the 14th of July, and bookings are available now.

Places are strictly limited, so head to the Simply Sports Cars website and get your booking in ASAP.

As usual, the Lotus Only Track Day will be fully supported by Simply Sports cars and will offer Drive, Sprint and Race groups as well as driver training.

The cost for the day is $325 for the Drive group, $345 for Sprint and $385 for Race. Individual driver training sessions are available at a cost of $100. If you have questions about driver instruction or any of the groups, please contact Emma at Lotus Cars Australia.

The day will kick off in earnest on Friday the 13th with a welcome dinner at the Astor Hotel in Goulburn. The Astor does a great pub meal, and the social evening is the perfect way to get into the groove of things.

Lotus Only Track Days are magnificent opportunities to enjoy your Lotus on the track in the manner for which it was designed, as well as to develop your driving skills in a safe and well-supported environment and, most importantly, to enjoy a countryside getaway with the best motoring community in the country.

Head to the Simply Sports Cars website for more details and to make a booking, and we’ll see you at Wakefield Park on Saturday the 14th of July!

A Simply Sports Cars Update for March, 2018

Lotus Sports Car Range 2018

Image thanks to Paul D’Ambra / Lotus Cars Australia

Catch up with Paul D’Ambra and Richard Gibbs as they discuss the latest news in Lotus Cars Australia and everything going on in the world of Lotus in Australia.

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March 2018 Edition of Chunky’s Chatter Available for Download

Image thanks to Mel & Gino Valdes

Chunky’s Chatter heads on its second outing of 2018 this week, and should have already arrived in your inbox. It’s now available to download from the members’ page.

Inside this issue:

  • Touring Tasmania: A Small Group of CLA Members Disappear Off to the Apple Isle
  • Dan Gurney Part 2
  • Stirling Moss Retires from Public Life
  • Details about the commemoration of Jim Clark’s life and career both locally and in the United Kingdom

And much more! Enjoy Chunky’s lighthearted and sometimes irreverent monthly look at the world of Lotus.

Head to the members’ page to download your copy. And if you’re not a member already, have a browse around the site and hit up our membership page here to find out why you should be!

Come Along to Celebrate the Launch of Simply Sports Cars Melbourne

Simply Sports Cars Melbourne Grand Opening

Our friends at Simply Sports Cars are opening a branch in Melbourne, and are holding a grand opening shindig on Thursday, the 22nd of March to celebrate. They’d love for you to join in!

The grand opening will be held from 6:30PM on Thursday the 22nd of March at 379-383 City Rd, Southbank, Melbourne and include the official unveiling of three new models for Australia: the Lotus Evora GT430, Lotus Evora GT430 Sport and KTM X-BOW GT.

They’ll be serving fresh and delicious Melbourne fare to keep you fuelled, and have organised a Simply Sports Cars cocktail bar as well.

RSVP to [email protected] and include your name, a contact and any guests who’ll be joining you.

Western Australia’s Quokka Talk for March, 2018

Images thanks to Eddie Lankhorst & Paul Clark

Settle in and enjoy another edition of Quokka Talk, covering all the action in Western Australia in February, 2018 thanks to Eddie Lankhorst and including a report on the February Early Morning Run, thanks to Paul Clark.

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