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Phillip Island Historic race meeting 2014

Tuesday, 11 July 2017 12:59 Blat Chat and other events

This annual historic race meeting always has a mixture of exotic and interesting race cars to see

One Ferrari F1 race car originally driven by Alboreto is a regular visitor to this event

Ferrari F1 race car Ferrari F1 race car

Photographs kindly provided by Lotus Elan owner Geoff Lee

Lotus 7 convoy to St. Tropez during 1985

Friday, 25 July 2014 12:16 Blat Chat and other events

Here is a photograph taken during a rest break whilst travelling from Le Mans to St. Tropez during the annual trip to Switzerland.

Lotus Seven wet weather equipment

A golfing umbrella deployed during inclement weather is the sign of a true Lotus 7 owner - and from personal experience, its useful at traffic lights as well!
Where are the "Welsh Crew" and "The Blues Brothers" today?

Winton race meeting 24th, 25th May 2014

Sunday, 01 June 2014 16:21 Blat Chat and other events

Winton race circuit provides a series of twists and turns that results an interesting race format for heavier, large capacity engine vehicles competing against small capacity engines installed in lighter race cars.
This circuit has a levelling effect where lighter vehicles display an agility advantage in cornering and braking.
This phenomenon was well understood by Colin Chapman of Lotus Cars.
The concept of the Lotus 7 allowed competitors to drive their vehicle to and from the race track.
Mike Byrne has campaigned various race cars over the years and was seen racing his Lotus 7 series 4 at Winton.