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Donington ?

Oh for the good old days...

John

..................just lovely, folks! i really like the READY FOR ACTION couple AND LIDL!!!!! ----- tbh: i've been to castle combe twice (luv the place!!) and i'm pretty sure i'd get loads of "thumbs up" driving a fantastic brit with swiss plates!! sandy

About time there was a Lotus London to Brighton run

Yes a gathering in Germany would be nice,the last one I attended ?over the border? was the 50th on Lake Geneva...very nice but not a lot of Loti...
Yes John...the yearly event at Donington was great and I miss it...wish someone would organize that again...
Gino
Milano Italy

oooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yes DONINGTON park is fantastic. all classes, everybody equal. minis which Need more air: simple: two 1/4inch holes, tin scissors and rolled back tin foil: 3 min of work and 10degrees less heat. European F3 Championship with Folks which later joined F1, FF and FF Junior etc, etc, anything with 4 wheels and some additional work can race: DONINGTON is racing heaven!! plus lovely old style BRITISH FOOD: finest roasts with our fantastic fried potatoes, lamb roast ------------- you dont Need anything else!! and the real Motorsport Freaks are there regardless of weather - GREAT BRITAIN!!! sandy

Does "South Central" mean Isle of whight?
I may be able to push mine there, can i have a few weeks notice.

Sorry Alan no way am i pushing her all way to Eastbourne

pauljones wrote:Does "South Central" mean Isle of whight?
I may be able to push mine there, can i have a few weeks notice.

Sorry Alan no way am i pushing her all way to Eastbourne

That?s bloody poor show Paul, I have BBQ and Pit Stop organised for Beachy Head car park! Looks like it?s all the more for me and mine!

Seriously, at Beachy Head there is a very nice car park, it?s a national view point and people generally go there when they are having leisure time. To be able to see a bunch of really nice classic cars is a bonus and whenever I have gone there with the +2 or Elan people have always been appreciative.

Maybe we should organise a couple of dates, it?s local for me and a few others, so should be well attended.

Beachy Head is famous for something else too

I can't read the whole thread now but would love to join the South Coast crowd, if my Elan is on the road.

Oh hang on, what about Devil's Dyke? On the South Downs due North of Brighton. Some cracking drives round there. And pubs too....

I know mate. Need some coolant pipes for heater as i think its those that have perished. In fact i just need help in total with it. But id love to pop down to visit my childhood play grounds. Maybe in the tintop.

See you at LOG 38!

Eastbourne it is then.

Errm... LiDL car park? It'll be full of shoppers won't it?

elan66 wrote:About time there was a Lotus London to Brighton run

London to Norwich might make more sense; perhaps we could talk Lotus into letting us drive on their track that surrounds the factory.

My feeling is that any Elan meeting in England ought to be in a fairly central location, the better to attract folk from all around.

With the demise of Club Lotus Donington, the only Club Lotus event is Castle Combe in May. It is not a static only event and is not now supported by the trade. There is the Lotus Forums event in late Aug/early Sep. Neither is there an Elan specific event at all.

I have been considering an 'Elan Excursion' to somewhere like Wicksteed Park in Northamptonshire. There is ample parking space, as proved by a number of other car clubs who gather there. There are also ample facilities, including the pleasure park for any families, restaurant and conveniences. Space also for trade and club stands.

A simple gathering of Elans of all types, bought together for one day. Arrive, park up and meet other enthusiasts. Space for static displays. Admire the cars. Could have several meeting places for a drive in company for cars to gather beforehand.

Summer season would be favourite, perhaps away from usual events, June or September. I suspect it may be too late for 2018 now.

Simple organisation. Pay for venue hire and make it free to enter. Trade stands could help pay overheads. Make it as attractive as possible for trade, say ?100/marquee pitch; ?10/table. Also get clubs along FoC

What do you think?

Tim

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