Category Archives: Motorsport

Bell & Colvill collect UKs first Exige S dealer demonstrator car

Posted on 14th December 2012

Bell and Colvill became the first UK dealership to collect their Exige S demonstrator car today, with more to come next week. Lotus Sales Manager Jamie Matthews made the trip from Surrey to Hethel to collect the car in person … Continue reading →

Posted in GT Racing | Tagged Bell and Colvill, Collection, Dealerships, Delivery, Demonstrators, Exige S, Exige V6, James Haskey, Jamie Matthews

LoTRDC – Production champion Boston wins Autosport accolade

Posted on 7th December 2012

Congratulations to LoTRDC Elise Trophy and Lotus Cup UK Production class driver, Rob Boston, who has won this years Autosport Club Driver of the Year Award. Discussion: SELOC Chat – Autosport’s Club Driver of the Year is… Lotus Cup UK … Continue reading →

Posted in LoTRDC | Tagged Autosport, Club Driver of the Year, Elise Trophy, LoTRDC, Lotus Cup UK, Rob Boston

SELOC member tests latest Exige V6 developments from Lotus Racing

Posted on 4th December 2012

The Exige S may still be yet to arrive at dealerships, but a lucky group of potential Exige V6 Cup customers, including forum member ‘jokke_vlo‘ were invited up to Hethel yesterday to test out the latest developments by Lotus Racing … Continue reading →

Posted in Group Lotus, LoTRDC, Motorsport | Tagged Exige V6, Exige V6 Cup, Exige V6 Cup R, Hethel, Lotus Racing, Prototype, Sequential gearbox, Testing

SELOC Novice Track Days 2013

Posted on 29th November 2012

Once again SELOC is offering Novice Track Days in conjunction with our friends at Lotus on Track, with a calendar of events throughout the year at tracks specially selected for novice friendly events. January 19th—Bedford Autodrome February 16th—Silverstone Stowe February … Continue reading →

Posted in LoTRDC, SELOC | Tagged 2013, Lotus on Track, Novice Days, SELOC, Track Day

SELOC members fund Jim Clark Memorial Clock Tower restoration

Posted on 28th November 2012

The Jim Clark Memorial Clock Tower in the former Team Lotus drivers home town of Chirnside has stood since 1969 as a tribute to one of the greatest racing drivers to have ever lived, so when SELOC member ‘hauxleablaze‘ noted … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Team Lotus, SELOC | Tagged Cedric Selzer, Chirnside, Jim Clock, Memorial, Michael Hipperson, Peter Windsor, Restoration

Lotus F1 Team – Brazilian GP – Race Report

Posted on 25th November 2012

It may not have been a dream end to the season for the Lotus F1 Team, but the retirement of Lewis Hamilton after contact with Nico Hulkenberg meant that Kimi Raikkonen was still able to secure 3rd place in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Lotus F1 Team | Tagged Brazilian GP, Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 Team, Race Report, Romain Grosjean

Lotus F1 Team – USA GP – Race Report

Posted on 18th November 2012

There was to be no repeat of Abu Dhabi’s break-through victory this weekend in the first race at the new Circuit of the Americas circuit in Austin, Texas, but the team still managed to bring in both cars home in … Continue reading →

Posted in Lotus F1 Team | Tagged 2012, Circuit of the Americas, Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 Team, Race Report, Romain Grosjean

Relive this years Lotus Festival on YouTube

Posted on 16th November 2012

This years LoTRDC Lotus Cup UK and Elise Trophy seasons may be over, but thanks to the Motul YouTube channel you can still relive this summers Lotus Festival with excellent racing and displays both on and off the track. You … Continue reading →

Posted in LoTRDC, Videos | Tagged 2012, Brands Hatch, Classic Team Lotus, Elise Trophy, LoTRDC, Lotus Cars, Lotus Cup UK, Lotus Festival, Video

LoTRDC – Lotus Cup UK and Elise Trophy 2013 calendars unveiled

Posted on 15th November 2012

After a fantastic 2012 season for the LoTRDC Lotus Cup UK and Elise Trophy, culminating in the Brands Hatch 6-hour race last weekend, it’s time to look ahead to 2013 as next years race calendar is announced. Lotus Cup UK … Continue reading →

Posted in LoTRDC | Tagged 2013, Calendar, Elise Trophy, LoTRDC, Lotus Cup UK

Go Green Motorsport take victory in Brands Hatch 6-hours

Posted on 10th November 2012

Go Green Motorsport took victory today in this years LoTRDC Brands Hatch endurance race in it’s new 6-hour format, after taking the lead in the closing stages of the race. You can find the full race report on the LoTRDC … Continue reading →

Posted in LoTRDC | Tagged Brands Hatch, Elise Trophy, Endurance, Go Green Motorsport, LoTRDC, Lotus Cup UK