Author Archives: Thorburn

Lotus F1 Team – Abu Dhabi GP – Race Report

Lotus F1 Team finally made it to the top step of the podium today as Kimi Raikkonen took advantage of a storming start from 4th on the grid to exit the first turn in 2nd place, and then inherited the … Continue reading

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Exige S impresses in this years Evo ECOTY

Evo Issue 177 has been arriving with subscribers this week, featuring the magazines ever popular Evo Car of the Year. While the new Exige S has yet to begin customer deliveries after numerous delays it’s safe to say it impressed … Continue reading

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Snows Group Lotus dealership plans on hold

Snows Group have sent out an email today confirming rumors that their plans for a Lotus dealership in Hedge End have been put on hold until such a point that Lotus’s future is more certain. The full email can be … Continue reading

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Surrey/Hants/BerBucks Borders Meet, Eversley Cross – November 3rd

The November meet at The Frog and Wicket in Eversley Cross is looking to have a great turn-out, giving people a great chance to get their cars out and catch up before the winter weather takes hold. Held on the … Continue reading

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LoTRDC – Steve Train takes Lotus Cup UK Supersport title at Snetterton finale

Steve Train took the fiercely contested Lotus Cup UK Supersport title this weekend in the season finale at Snetterton. Bentley races Train for Snetterton spoils Steve Train was crowned Lotus Cup UK SuperSport champion at Snetterton after a tense final … Continue reading

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Video: Type 79 drives first lap of the Circuit of the Americas

Former Formula 1 World Champion and Team Lotus driver, Mario Andretti, drove the inaugural lap of the new Circuit of the Americas circuit this weekend in his 1978 championship winning Lotus-Ford Type 79. Discussion: SELOC Chat – Type 79 around … Continue reading

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Christian Horner Charity Evening raises over £22,000 for the Little Havens Children’s Hospice

This weekend saw the latest in a series of events organised by Michael Hipperson, with Red Bull Racing Team Principle Christian Horner being joined by F1 journalist Peter Windsor and 160 motorsport enthusiasts at the BRDC Clubhouse to find out … Continue reading

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Event Focus: LoTRDC Snetterton Lotus Cup UK and Elise Trophy Final Round – October 28th

Next weekend sees Snetterton play host to the final rounds of this years LoTRDC Lotus Cup UK and Elise Trophy series in what is sure to be a great weekend of racing. Not only will there be a pair 20 … Continue reading

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LoTRDC – Elise Trophy and Lotus Cup UK Donington Park Race Reports

The race reports for the LoTRDC Elise Trophy and Lotus Cup UK races at Donington Park are now available on the LoTRDC website. Andrew Bentley took victory in both rounds of the Elise Trophy, inheriting the win in the first … Continue reading

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Lotus F1 Team – Korean GP – Race Report

This weekends Korean GP was a fairly low key affair for both Lotus F1 Team drivers, with both Raikkonen and Grosjean maintaining their grid positions and scoring points for the team, keeping hold of both the teams 4th place in … Continue reading

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