Lotus Cars USA to Sponsor Lotus Challenge Series - LotusTalk

Administrator · 06-25-2009, 11:01 AM

Lotus Cars USA has announced that it has signed on as the Title Sponsor of the grassroots Lotus Challenge Series. Started in 2008 by Jim Navarro and other Lotus enthusiasts the series held eight races in its first year with six in California and two at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Pahrump, Nevada - the home of the Lotus Driving School.

For 2009 the series has expanded to 10 events in the western U.S. (including races at Streets of Willow, Buttonwillow, Laguna Seca and Infineon) with four additional events in Texas.

"The Lotus Challenge Series is a very well run organization that's expanding through providing Lotus owners a fun, safe and positive environment in which to enjoy their Lotus vehicles and improve their driving skills," said Lotus Cars USA, Inc. Director of Operations Arnie Johnson. "What Jim Navarro, Tom Hughes, Jack Fried, Robb Bonanno and all of the participants in the Lotus Challenge Series are doing is fostering tremendous enthusiasm and goodwill for our treasured Lotus marque. We're extremely proud to support the expansion of the Lotus Challenge Series as the title sponsor and show some of our most devoted Lotus owners how much we appreciate them."

The Lotus Challenge Series is comprised of several classes for both street cars like the Elise and Exige, as well as track-only vehicles like the Exige Cup Car 255 and the 2-Eleven.

More: Lotus Cars USA to Sponsor Lotus Challenge Series on AutoGuide.com

EliseAtLeast · 06-25-2009, 11:08 AM

Thats great news.

Bavarian Motorist · 06-25-2009, 11:30 AM

It's about time!!!

apk919 · 06-25-2009, 11:50 AM

Nice work Jim, Jack, Tom, Rob, etc!

exige cup dr · 06-25-2009, 12:44 PM

My hat goes off to you guys! You have finally embarassed Lotus USA enough to get them to take action! I am ready and looking forward to the East Coast races. See everyone there.

knucklehead · 06-25-2009, 12:52 PM

Congrats to the entire Lotus Challenge Series team and it's drivers.

Shine · 06-25-2009, 01:02 PM

So...where and when are the Texas events?

Houston Lotus · 06-25-2009, 01:20 PM

How do I sign up?

Chili Red · 06-25-2009, 01:36 PM

Ready to go here...

larez2 · 06-25-2009, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Houston Lotus

How do I sign up?

Click on this link:
Lotus Challenge Series

There is a lot of other good information on that website as well.

I was over at Symbolic Motors (the local Lotus dealserhip) the other day chatting with one of the service and parts guys there. He had been to a few of the events and knows a bunch of the people that do it. Sounds like a really great thing they have going - good for Lotus owners and Lotus in general. I think I am going to try and get into some of the remaining events for 09' and hopefully get in on the entire series next year.

Alphonse · 06-25-2009, 04:44 PM

[quote=Houston Lotus;1309965]How do I sign up?[/QUO

Alex,

This is the Texas Lotus Challenge as well. You are already signed up.

Al

RoadDad · 06-25-2009, 05:07 PM

That's gotta feel good.

jplotus · 06-25-2009, 10:39 PM

It feels great to be part of something that so many people enjoy. With their support we are laying out the schedule for 2010 and the balance of 2009. Be patient the series is heading your way. Thank you lotus!

richw350 · 06-26-2009, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exige cup dr

My hat goes off to you guys! You have finally embarassed Lotus USA enough to get them to take action! I am ready and looking forward to the East Coast races. See everyone there.

Is there any info around on the east coast series? I am very interested.

chotto · 06-26-2009, 05:00 AM

What 4 are scheduled for Texas? I don't see anything on the site nor do I see any Texas tracks listed.

SweetDaddyD · 06-26-2009, 05:26 AM

Woo Hoo!
It was awesome to be at LOG and hear the announcement made. (Once Burt Levy finally wrapped up from rambling on about his books and racing Porsches, and how he never had a Lotus for what seemed like 2 hours)

jplotus · 06-26-2009, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chotto

What 4 are scheduled for Texas? I don't see anything on the site nor do I see any Texas tracks listed.

I am working on 4 events for this year . I have been in contact with the tracks and other organizers to share events . i should have them wrapped up soon.

111ltwt · 06-26-2009, 08:28 AM

2ndCS · 06-26-2009, 08:31 AM

choi0706 · 06-26-2009, 10:06 AM

about time..

06-25-2009, 11:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Administrator Administrator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 188	Lotus Cars USA to Sponsor Lotus Challenge Series Lotus Cars USA has announced that it has signed on as the Title Sponsor of the grassroots Lotus Challenge Series. Started in 2008 by Jim Navarro and other Lotus enthusiasts the series held eight races in its first year with six in California and two at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Pahrump, Nevada - the home of the Lotus Driving School. For 2009 the series has expanded to 10 events in the western U.S. (including races at Streets of Willow, Buttonwillow, Laguna Seca and Infineon) with four additional events in Texas. "The Lotus Challenge Series is a very well run organization that's expanding through providing Lotus owners a fun, safe and positive environment in which to enjoy their Lotus vehicles and improve their driving skills," said Lotus Cars USA, Inc. Director of Operations Arnie Johnson. "What Jim Navarro, Tom Hughes, Jack Fried, Robb Bonanno and all of the participants in the Lotus Challenge Series are doing is fostering tremendous enthusiasm and goodwill for our treasured Lotus marque. We're extremely proud to support the expansion of the Lotus Challenge Series as the title sponsor and show some of our most devoted Lotus owners how much we appreciate them." The Lotus Challenge Series is comprised of several classes for both street cars like the Elise and Exige, as well as track-only vehicles like the Exige Cup Car 255 and the 2-Eleven. More: Lotus Cars USA to Sponsor Lotus Challenge Series on AutoGuide.com

06-25-2009, 11:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
EliseAtLeast Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Basking Ridge, NJ Posts: 1,218	Thats great news. __________________ '08 Honda S2000 CR (Rio Yellow Pearl) '07 Lotus Exige S (Aspen White) Touring, Traction, Starshield '04 BMW 330 ci (White)

06-25-2009, 11:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
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apk919 User Restricted By ΑDMIΝ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Limbo Posts: 6,280 Images: 20	Nice work Jim, Jack, Tom, Rob, etc! Attached Images __________________ * 2009 Lotus Challenge Series Rookie Of The Year * (Thanks Jim, Tom, Jack, Rob & Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch!) My videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/apk919 Last edited by apk919 : 06-25-2009 at 06:10 PM.

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knucklehead TWRD & Blip advertising Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 3,835	Congrats to the entire Lotus Challenge Series team and it's drivers. __________________ Jacob Join Lotuscar.ning.com for LA Lotus social events 05 Exise, 2bular 6 inch exhaust. BWR double adjustable Penske shocks, Hypercoil springs, HIDs, BWR front sway bar, Light weight PC680 battery w/BWR brace, BWR Black badges and wheel centers, Custom SCC paint job, SCC OEM Exige mesh kit and Exige rear clam details, LSD, Lotus sport clutch and light weight fly wheel. Sector front splitter. Stebel horn. Multivex Mirrors. Volk CE28 wheels

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exige cup dr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Smyrna, DE Posts: 46	My hat goes off to you guys! You have finally embarassed Lotus USA enough to get them to take action! I am ready and looking forward to the East Coast races. See everyone there.

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Shine Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Texas Posts: 333 Images: 10	So...where and when are the Texas events? __________________ - Shine 2005 Elise, Ardent Red, Manual Winders

06-25-2009, 01:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
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06-25-2009, 04:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
Alphonse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 909 Images: 10	[quote=Houston Lotus;1309965]How do I sign up?[/QUO Alex, This is the Texas Lotus Challenge as well. You are already signed up. Al

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06-25-2009, 10:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
jplotus Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,219 Images: 1	It feels great to be part of something that so many people enjoy. With their support we are laying out the schedule for 2010 and the balance of 2009. Be patient the series is heading your way. Thank you lotus! __________________ www.lotuschallengeseries.com

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SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	Woo Hoo! It was awesome to be at LOG and hear the announcement made. (Once Burt Levy finally wrapped up from rambling on about his books and racing Porsches, and how he never had a Lotus for what seemed like 2 hours)

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