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The LoTRDC guys are out in force again for Round 2 of this years Elise Trophy and Lotus Cup UK at Brands Hatch as part the DTM race weekend.
Besides the Lotus racing and DTM there are some exciting attractions in store, including a pair of F1 World Champions, with Damon Hill’s comeback to racing in the Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup and McLaren’s Jenson Button getting behind the wheel of the Mercedes-Benz DTM ‘race taxi’.
You can find the latest information for the weekend on the MSVR website, or in our forum thread.
A strong weekends racing for Lotus, with podiums in the F1, GP2 and GP3 races in Barcelona and a 2nd in class for Team Bullrun in the Britcar race on the Snetterton 300 circuit.
Source: Lotus Cars – Something From The Weekend – 14/05/2012
FORMULA ONE – SPANISH GRAND PRIX
Kimi Räikkönen bagged his second podium on the trot in Barcelona, charging hard to finish third behind first time grand prix winner Pastor Maldonado and, by just half a second, Fernando Alonso. Continue reading
Lotus F1 Team was hotly tipped for victory in todays Spanish GP at Barcelona, but in the end couldn’t quite match the pace of the front row sitters of Maldonado and Alonso despite a late race surge from Kimi Raikkonen, while Romain Grosjean followed home in fourth.
The result gives the team another useful haul of points, closing the gap to McLaren in 2nd in the constructors points and keeping them ahead of Ferrari.
While it wasn’t Lotus’ day to return to the top step of the podium few will begrudge William taking a much deserved race win, their first since 2004.
Lotus F1 Team – Photo Finish – 2012 Spanish Grand Prix, The Race [Report + Pictures]
Lotus F1 Team – Kimi Räikkönen – “I’m sure we can make that last step” [Q&A + Pictures]
Lotus F1 Team – Romain Grosjean – “There is a real belief within the team that we can win” [Q&A + Pictures]
Discussion: SELOC Chat – Spanish GP
Lotus Racing have announced their latest upgrade for the Evora GT4 Enduro race car, the Evora GTC.
The car will be run in Britcar by Team Bullrun, who are upgrading their existing Evora GT4, as well as McMahon Raceworks with Condor Motorsport who will be entering a newly built car in the America Grand-Am road races, the Rolex Sports Car Series.
Improvements to the GTC include a drop in weight thanks to the use of carbon fibre for the doors, roof and engine cover, along with plexiglass windows. The car also features wider arches to accommodate a larger wheel and tyre combination, along with new BOSCH traction control and ABS systems to help drivers maximise the cars performance.
Source: Lotus Cars – Lotus Racing Launch New Evora GTC
Discussion: SELOC Chat – Lotus Evora GT4 evolves into GTC
Lotus have posted an update on progress on the Lotus Originals store set to open on London’s famous Regent Street.
The posting confirms that the 4,800 sq ft store will be opening in June 2012 at No. 52 Regent Street in what promises to be a great summer for the nations capital with the Queens Jubilee celebrations and the Olympic Games taking place in the coming months.
Source: Lotus Cars – Lotus Originals Store to Open Summer 2012
Discussion: SELOC Chat – Lotus on regent street?
If you walk along Regent Street lately it’s hard not to notice new hoardings covering number 52.
In June 2012 the hoardings will be removed to unveil a new flagship store and Lotus will be showcasing its iconic brand in a new and accessible way. Group Lotus is delighted that the ‘LOTUS ORIGINALS’ store opens its doors in London’s prestigious Regent Street at such an exciting time for the UK and everything British. Continue reading
F1 returns this weekend with the start of the European season in Barcelona and the Lotus F1 Team have their race preview up online now.
Inside you’ll find facts, statistics and interviews with the key technical staff and drivers as the team hopes to continue it’s recent string of good form which has seen it take a double podium in Bahrain and topping the time sheets in testing at Mugello.
Source: Lotus F1 Team – Spanish GP Preview
Discussion: Chapman Arms – For the win at the Spanish GP?
Following on from their return to the LoTRDC fold this year with their Lotus Cup UK entry, Maidstone Sports Cars have a new, Damien Hirst designed, livery which they’ll be running for the rest of 2012.
Discussion: SELOC Chat – Damien Hirst design on Lotus race car
The Maidstone Sports Cars race team have unveiled a special livery for their Lotus Exige race car, which is competing in this year’s Lotus Cup UK Championship. The livery is a design from acclaimed artist Damien Hirst.
The Maidstone Sports Cars Exige has already raced in the opening round of the MSVR-organised Lotus Cup UK Championship at Silverstone. Driven by Adrian Hall, the team qualified on pole position, before leading the early stages of the race. Continue reading
If you haven’t already got your tickets for this years SELOC Down The Hatch gathering at Brands Hatch for the Lotus Festival then you’ll want to keep reading.
We’ve got 3 weekend camping tickets up for grabs with for SELOC readers, giving access to the circuit and campsite for August 16th-19th.
To enter all you need to do is ‘Like’ the SELOC Facebook Page and our competition post before 6pm on Sunday 13th May.
Lotus Cup Europe made it’s way over to the former F1 track at Magny-Cours in France this weekend for the second round of the season. Jon Walker took victory in both races in his 2-11 despite mixed conditions over the course of the weekend.
Source: LoTRDC – Lotus Cup Europe Report: Magny-Cours 5-6/5
Jon Walker prevailed over the Rasse brothers in two closely-fought Lotus Cup Europe contests at Magny-Cours yesterday (6 May). The 2-Eleven series regular claimed pole position but lost the early lead in race one to Exige drivers Jean-Baptiste Meusnier and John Rasse, both taking turns to lead on the damp surface. However after a battle with eventual third-place finisher Christophe Lisandre, Walker fought back to stalk Rasse in the closing laps, before resuming his place at the head of the field. Continue reading
It’s been a varied start to the year for the guys at Classic Team Lotus, with Autosport International, the Goodwood Press Day ahead of this years Goodwood Festival of Speed and filming for ‘Rush’ – a film documenting the struggle between James Hunt and Niki Lauda for the 1976 World Championship.
You can read the full report below, or on the Classic Team Lotus website. Continue reading
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