Highlights from the Club’s 2024 Introduction to Sprinting Day - a unique and exhilarating opportunity to experience one of the longest sprint courses in the country. The event took place at Hethel, the home of Lotus Sports Cars, on Saturday 13 July.

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Bangers and Cash - Lotus Elan - If you’ve seen the Bangers & Cash TV show’s spin-off programme, Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics, you will know what this is all about.

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Forty-three years after James Bond drove his iconic, ski-clad Esprit Turbo into the Alps, another very special Lotus is back in the snow at the annual F.A.T. Ice Race. Make sure you bring your tinted ski goggles…

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What a summer we have had in East Anglia. It may not have been the best from a weather point of view, however, the meets, drives and people have resulted in a fantastic four months.

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Having been delayed by Covid, the club driving trip to the Black Forest finally took place in September 2023, only three years late. That being said, it was worth the wait. I believe that this trip will be remembered as one of the best, as not only was the weather fantastic, but the company and the scenery were brilliant.

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Starting in Switzerland, the adventure covers iconic driving roads, encounters with the welcoming Swiss Lotus community, and breathtaking scenery. It details exhilarating drives through challenging mountain passes, encounters with changing weather, visits to natural landmarks, and experiences in various alpine destinations.

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Lotus on the Pier 2023 marked a triumphant return, gathering 42 stunning Lotus cars at Whitby's pier alongside a fundraiser for the RNLI. The event showcased classic to modern models. Despite a brief rain shower, the day was a celebration of the Lotus community, uniting enthusiasts nationwide.

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For those that may be new to the concept of sprinting, it is a high-speed discipline in which drivers take turns to set a time around a lap of a race circuit or a set course, with the fastest times determining the results. The Lotus Cup UK Speed Championship in 2023 sees competitors compete in seven rounds; Donington Park, Goodwood, Snetterton, Lydden Hill, Hethel, Curborough and Castle Comble.

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A former advertising art director turned photographer creates unconventional classic car art inspired by non-conformist eras. Influenced by 80s aesthetics and artists like Guy Bourdin, David's work merges cars with movie, fashion, and art vibes, resulting in award-winning pieces like 'Pink Legs.'

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Andrew Walsh has been offering performance driver training for many years. Andrew’s goal is to get as many of us as he can to improve our driving ability, hopefully preventing accidents. He is well known in Lotus circles and today runs an organisation called AW Driver Training. Over the Christmas break, I went to see him at his facility in North Weald, Hertfordshire to have a chat.

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A thrilling journey from Hull to Villars hill climb in Switzerland for the Ollon-Villars event; facing ferry changes, meticulous car prep, scenic routes, and encountering historic cars. The event showcased iconic vehicles, welcomed legends like Sir Jackie Stewart, and involved exciting hill runs. Despite a few hiccups, the journey was a triumph for the 51-year-old Elan Sprint.

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Discover Elisa Artioli's heartfelt journey with the iconic Elise from sentimental beginnings to the final edition. Read about the emotional connection, track experiences, and the joys of driving both the classic S1 and the modern Sport 240.

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In 2022, the Lotus Drivers Club returned to the idyllic Wye Valley and Forest of Dean for a weekend driving adventure. Taking place over the Bank Holiday, the weekend provided an opportunity for members to discover the area whilst relaxing in the evening at the former 17th-century hunting lodge set in the heart of the idyllic Royal Forest of Dean.

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In 2021, photographer and French enthusiast Sylvain Bonato participated in a road trip named ‘Esprit d’Aventure’ organised by Club Lotus France. The trip featured eighteen Lotus Esprit, from the S3 to V8 and shares some of his photos and experiences from the adventure.

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The Lotus Drivers Club is extremely proud and grateful not only to be shortlisted for our first ever National Car Club Award but to be announced as the 2018 Winner of the award for Outstanding Online Presence by a Car Club sponsored by Lancaster Insurance Services.

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