Lotus Motorsport will be bringing a selection of vehicles to exhibit during the Lotus Festival...
Once again the Lotus Festival will host a fun karting competition to pitch Lotus club against Lotus club...
The Mk2 Cortina-Lotus has never had quite the same cachet as the revered Mk1 version, possibly because it was slightly more of a mainstream model, being entirely manufactured on Ford’s production line rather than being hand-assembled by Lotus.
The Lotus Festival looks like being an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for all Lotus Cortina fans with a huge gathering of both Mk1 and Mk2 examples in attendance to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic model.
Back in 1998, when Brands Hatch staged the Lotus 50th Anniversary Weekend, an aspiring young publisher made his way down to Kent clutching a handful of fliers for his imminent new book, fretting a little because the actual book was not ready in time.
In addition to its achievements on the race track, Lotus have tasted championship success on the world rally stages. From Jim Clark’s exploits in a Cortina on the RAC Rally, Henri Toivonen’s win on the same event in a Sunbeam,
Grown tired of that everlasting wait for the new Esprit to start rolling off the line at Hethel? Well, you can remind yourself of just what a long and illustrious history the previous model had in all its various incarnations at the Lotus Festival.
Three of the rarest of all Lotus racing will be taking to the track during the Formula 1 car displays at the Lotus Festival
Lotus owners, showboat your pride and joy at the Lotus Festival’s ‘Show and Shine’ competition for the chance to bask in glory as best in show!
The Lotus Festival will once again boast nearly 20 car races in 2013. A huge field of spectacular action from two Cortina-only races will form the centrepiece of the car’s 50th anniversary celebrations
Organisers of this year’s Lotus Festival are hoping to gather together as many 340Rs as possible at the event, which will be held on 24/25 August.
The Lotus Festival poster is now on-line and available to be downloaded and printed.
Preparations for the 2013 Lotus Festival have already started and entry tickets are now on sale.
Historic saloon car race joins F1 demonstrations at annual event
The 2013 Lotus Festival will be celebrating 50 years of the Lotus Cortina when it is held at Brands Hatch on 24/25 August
The 2013 Lotus Festival will take place 24th – 25th August at Brands Hatch. Full details to follow early 2013.
Whilst the Lotus rally specials will be sliding their way around the Brands Hatch tarmac stage, spectators keen on getting a lot closer to the action will be able to take part in hot rides.
To help you find your way on the day, this map illustrates the entry points and routes to Southbank, Colin Chapman Way and the SELOC/LoTRDC campsite.
The Lotus Cortina Register was formed in 1979. Initially operating within Club Lotus, it became an independent club in 1980 and now has over 350 members.
Lotus owners are being given the opportunity to lap the world famous Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit at this August’s festival.
The timetable for this August’s Lotus Festival at Brands Hatch is now live.
The Brands Hatch rally stage is filling up with cars confirmed for demonstration runs at this August’s Lotus Festival.
Annual celebration also marks 50 years of the Elan and 1992 Olympic success. The annual Lotus Festival returns to Brands Hatch this August (18/19), after three years at Snetterton.
A number of Lotus cars have featured in film and television, from the Avengers and the Prisoner to Grand Prix and of course James Bond! On show at the festival will be a Lotus 18/21 that once had a starring role in Midsomer Murders!
A parade of Historic Lotus Club cars will take to the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit during this year’s Lotus Festival. Representing 60 years of the British marque, they will represent a moving museum at the event.
Classic Team Lotus has confirmed four cars for the festival, three of which will run on the Grand Prix circuit during the event.
A Lotus 22 used in the making of John Frankenheimer’s classic movie ‘Grand Prix’, will return to Brands Hatch, scene of the British Grand Prix in the film, at this August’s Lotus Festival.
The latest and most extreme racing variant of the Evora will make its public debut at the Lotus Festival this August, just weeks after its unveiling.
The revolutionary Lotus pursuit bike that helped Chris Boardman to Olympic Gold and kick-started the British cycling success story will be given a starring role at this August’s Lotus Festival at Brands Hatch.
Used cars and Auto jumble at the festival; Free 5m x 5m pitches are available to Lotus enthusiasts at the festival, providing the opportunity to sell used Lotus parts, memorabilia and cars to the biggest gathering of Lotus enthusiasts in Europe this year!
One of the rarest Lotus cars of all will be on show at this August’s Lotus Festival.
Lotus Motorsport have confirmed an early list of products that they will be bringing to this August’s Lotus Festival at Brands Hatch.
Although planning for the event is still underway, the Festival event map gives a good idea of where Lotus content will be based on the day.
In addition to its achievements on the race track, Lotus have tasted championship success on the world rally stages.
The 2012 Lotus Festival celebrates 50 years of the original Elan with a special race exclusively for the classic 60s sportscar.
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The Lotus Festival poster is now on-line and available to be downloaded and printed.
There’s a rare chance to catch a glimpse of a car that played a vital part in a British Grand Prix winner’s career at this August’s Lotus Festival at Brands Hatch.
Lotus Festival regular Steve Griffiths will be heading to Brands Hatch this August with his ex-Nelson Piquet/ Satoru Nakajima Lotus 101 for what are sure to be flat-out demonstration runs.
The number of clubs supporting the Lotus Festival has just increased again with five more confirming their attendance at the Lotus Festival at Brands Hatch this August, representing the full range of the Norfolk manufacturer’s output over the last 60 years.
Preparations for the Brands Hatch Lotus Festival are building up pace, with the launch of a new updated website for the 2012 event. The event takes place this August (18th & 19th) and features Lotus racing alongside attractions both on and off the circuit.
The Lotus Festival boasts nearly 20 car races alongside classic and modern Lotus demonstrations and parades. Although the highlight for most will be the Lotus races there is a great line up of support races including F3 Cup, Production BMW Championship, GT Cup and P8 Racing Saloons amongst others.
50 Years of the classic 60s drop-top sportscar will be commemorated with a special 30 minute race at the Lotus Festival. The clock may be turned back five decades, but the racing will be just as intense as the Elise Trophy!
SELOC – the Lotus Enthusiasts Club are continuing their tradition of making the Lotus Festival their main event of the year. The club will be running a very special Lotus campsite within the circuit’s grounds, which will cater for fans of all ages.
From Colin Chapman’s first encounter with Graham Hill, Jim Clark’s win in the first British GP held at the circuit and Jo Siffert’s privateer victory with Rob Walker, to the inaugural Elise Trophy race, Brands Hatch is integral to the history of Britain’s most charismatic sportscar marque.
