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Lotus Corps has a new
"home" on the net!
While this site will remain here for quite a while,
you might want to bookmark our new site here.
A BIG thanks to Rick/Opie for his efforts in moving the club forward.
Coming to an event? Check our local weather here.
Here are some events announcements.
Events in maroon are not
official Lotus Corps events, but are here (at the bottom of the page) for informational purposes, just in
case our members are looking for something fun to do..
March 29 (Saturday) - Lotus
Corps Spring Enduro - Hello
Go Karters!! That time of year is near. This year’s event is scheduled for
Saturday March 29th at CIR (Chicago Indoor Racing) at 5PM. | |
May 3 (Saturday) -
Fox Valley Motorcars Lotus Tech Day/Clearance Sale
Spring Clearance Sale at Fox
Valley Motorcars - Lotus Tech Day and BBQ – prep cars for the summer
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May 19 (Monday) - Carl
Grabowski Driver Education Day. Blackhawk Farms
Raceway,Rockton, Illinois. | |
September 7 (Sunday) - British
Car Festival (British Car Union). Moraine Valley
Community College, Palos Hills, IL. | |
September 12 -
Meadowdale 50th Anniversary. Plans are in
progress for a celebration of Meadowdale Raceway's 50th anniversary. The
dates are September 12-13, 2008. More details to come. | |
October 25 -
Fox Valley Motor Car Fall sale and Lotus Winterization
Clinic. Fall Clearance Sale- Winterization Clinic – BBQ –
time to put away the toys
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We are looking for ideas and Chair-people for Lotus Corps events this year. Contact any Lotus Corps board member with ideas or to volunteer.
For additional information concerning any Lotus Corps
event,
contact the Activities Chairman: Rick Waller (630)595-1299, evenings.
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Events with other British Auto Clubs
I found a nice site that lists a lot of British car
events here
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April 3rd - Fox
Valley Motor Car Prairie Hills Motorsport Club. Spring
is right around the corner, and Prairie Hills Motorsport Club will be
breaking ground soon! There will be a Membership Event at Fox Valley
Motorcars on . A reception goes from 7pm to 7:30pm. The presentation runs
from 7:30pm until 8pm. | |
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May 31 - Lotus Elise Road Show at Fox Valley Motor Cars - Extended road testing of Lotus products. | |
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May 23, 24, 25 -
Champagne British Car
Festival - Champaign,
Illinois. Welcome to the Champagne State Fair. Step back in time
to the glories of a 50's State Fair and come to the Big City of Champaign
with your prized cars. This will be the 17th year for this great
event. | |
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May 31 - June 8 - British Car Awareness week. Mark your calendars! Check out their website here. | |
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June 13 & 14, 2008 - Second Annual EuroMotor Extravaganza. All European cars and motorcycles are admitted to this event, held in Downtown Sand Springs, Oklahoma that benefits the Sand Springs Home and Shriner's Transportation Fund.June 13, Registration, tailgate party and cookout (included in registration) at the host hotel, the Sand Springs Hampton Inn from 6:30pm until ????? June 14, 8:00-10:00, Registration and set up 1:30-4:00 JCNA (Jaguar Club) sanctioned autocross Afternoon self guided tour Coyote Trail, Keystone Dam, Osage Hills 7:00pm Catered Awards dinner at Sand Springs Home. Participants choice judging Autocross information: The Autocross (or Solo Driving Event) is a LOW-SPEED driving event that challenges the participants car control skills. All ages and vehicles are encouraged. For more information, contact Les at (918)430-5968 or by e-mail here. Or, contact Steve at (918)488-0742 or by e-mail here. | |
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July 12
- Lotus Tech Day and
Summer Clearance Sale at Fox
Valley Motor Cars - Lotus Tech Day and BBQ – prep cars for the
Lotus Owners Gathering. | |
July 25- 27, 2008 - Ninth Annual GOBMC All British Car& Cycle Blow Out, on the Square in Historic Carthage, Missouri.Our host hotel this year is the Econolodge, located on Hwy 96 at the junction of Hwy 71 and 71Alt. Special room rate of $56.99 for GOBMC show attendees while a block of rooms last. Features an indoor swimming pool and whirlpool. Room rate does include HBO. To guarantee your room, contact the hotel at: (417)358-3900, be sure to call and register early. Friday, July 25 - 4:00 - 9:00. Registration and tailgate party at the Host hotel, courtesy GOBMC. Saturday, July 26 : 9:00 - 11:00. Final registration. 11:00 - 1:00 Popular choice voting, with door prizes and photo contest. 1:00 Ladies Tea, bring your own cup of tea. Best tea hat competition. 2:00 - 3:30. Fun driving event(s). It's a surprise, so we can't tell you. 7:00 - 12:00pm. Awards. banquet and auction @ Memorial hall. Must register for banquet by July 21 2008. Banquet is by reservation only. No exceptions. Banquet theme "Pirates"... dress accordingly matey. ARRRR Sunday, July 27, "breakfast drive away" @ historic Kendrick Place. Must be registered by July 21st. For more information, contact Dave and Rhonda Thorn (417) 358-9166, or by email here.... or contact Rod Miller by phone at (417)753-2641, or by e-mail here. You can also check their website and download registration forms, or just check for updates here. | |
August 1 - 4 - LOG
28. Lotus LTD Lotus Owners Gathering. Indianapolis,
Indiana. In addition to all of the usual LOG activities, there will be
a tour of the Walker Racing Team headquarters. LOG accommodations will
be at the Indianapolis Hilton. The concours and photo shoot will be at
the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Included will be a parade lap around
the famed 2.5 mile oval and a photo op at the Yard of Bricks and Victory
Circle. The autocross will be held at the Bush Stadium parking lot and
the track day event will be at Putnam park. Other details, including a
full schedule of the weekend's activities has been posted on the CHILL
website here. | |
August 4-8, 2008 - North
American Triumph Challenge.
The team in | |
September 14 - Lotus
Cars 60th Birthday Party. An invitation to all has been
extended by Lotus Cars for a day's celebrations, and with it the chance to
experience the majesty of the marque, and be part of Lotus tomorrow. | |
September 15 -
Fox Valley Motor Car/LC Track day.
Autobahn Country Club Full Course - Instruction and lunch included |
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