Author Archives: Thorburn

Joe’s Fund – Dyno day at TDI-Lakeside – 12th May

Posted on 16th April 2012

SELOC members and TDI-Lakeside are holding a dyno day on Saturday 12th of May in a effort to raise money for Joe’s Fund to help complete a wheel chair for the 10 year old son of a long time SELOC … Continue reading →

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LoTRDC – Race Report: James Barclay harvests win for Fenn as Boston impresses at Silverstone

Posted on 15th April 2012

The Lotus-on-Track Racing Drivers Club was in action this weekend at Silverstone, with the opening races in both the Elise Trophy and Lotus Cup UK 2012 campaigns. In the Elise Trophy races Steve Quick and Rob Boston took one win … Continue reading →

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Lotus F1 Team – Chinese GP – Sunday Race

Posted on 15th April 2012

A reversal of fortunes in today’s race with an optimistic strategy putting Räikkönen out of contention in the closing stages while Romain Grosjean put the troubles of the opening races behind him to finish 6th and get his first points of … Continue reading →

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Lotus F1 Team – Chinese GP – Saturday Qualifying

Posted on 14th April 2012

Lotus bounced back from a difficult Friday to perform strongly in qualifying with both drivers making their way in to Q3 and the Top Ten on the grid. Kimi Räikkönen put in a strong performance, putting in the 5th fastest … Continue reading →

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Lotus F1 Team – Chinese GP – Friday Practice

Posted on 13th April 2012

A frustrating day for the Lotus F1 Team in the practice sessions ahead of this weekends race in China, with mixed weather in FP1 and testing of new parts and race setup work masking the teams ultimate pace in FP2. … Continue reading →

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New Exige S Posts Hethel Lap Time, Breaks With Tradition

Posted on 12th April 2012

For years Lotus have been carefully honing the art of producing cars precisely two seconds a lap quicker than their predecessors around the Hethel test track, so much so that it has become a running joke in the community. It … Continue reading →

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David Cameron To Discuss Lotus Future With Malaysian Prime Minister

Posted on 12th April 2012

The Eastern Daily Press is reporting today that Prime Minister David Cameron, who is currently on the Malaysian leg of his Asian trade visit, will be seeking assurances today over the future of Lotus from his Malaysian counterpart. South Norfolk … Continue reading →

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Lotus Sport UK – Successful Opening Weekend In British GT For Lotus Sport UK

Posted on 12th April 2012

A good start to the season for the Lotus Sport UK team in the British GT last weekend, claiming 3 podium places from the 2 races in the GT4 class despite a rain soaked race weekend. Lotus Sport UK opened … Continue reading →

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New Exige S Reviews to be Published April 25th Despite Uncertainty Over Lotus’ Future

Posted on 11th April 2012

While the internet is awash with rumours of turbulent times ahead for Group Lotus there comes at least some positive news as AutoCar let slip in a piece about Lotus’ future that journalists have now had a chance to drive … Continue reading →

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Lotus Cars – Never let the facts get in the way of a good story….

Posted on 11th April 2012

Amidst ongoing rumours surrounding the future of the company, Lotus Cars have issued the following Press Release. Discussion: SELOC Chat – Never let the facts get in the way of a good story.. (lotus press release) Take a little look … Continue reading →

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