Lotus Challenge Series - Texas style

[Alphonse]

One of my fellow signees noted that I left the Texas bit out of the title in the original posting with regards to having the LSC here in Texas.
We now have about 5 people signed up to participate in this event but still need another 18 or so to make it happen.

The write up and LCS website info are in the earlier LCS posting so I will not repeat it here.
Come on you Texas Lotus drivers, get on board. Here's a chance to get into a series that actually issues prizes and is dedicated to Lotus only cars. How cool is that?
The first year starts off easy with competition being in the form of time trials.
It also allows the organizers to see how well we do and if it is safe and practical to advance to wheel to wheel competition.

You all have been doing HPD events for a couple of years now, it's time to kick it up a notch and go for the bragging rights that could rightfully be yours. Not to mention that when competition is involved the fun factor kicks up a notch. Ask any who race in organized competition.

If you have any questions email me and I will direct you to the LCS website where you ca get all the details and registration info, or just check out the previous LCS posting.
Hope to see you out there in 09.

Al B

[Chili Red]

Here is a link to the original thread with a lot of information..
Lotus challenge series

Also if you have signed up let us know who you are in this thread..

Oh and Im signed up..

[Houston Lotus]

Count me in as well. I just registered today. Hope this race series works out.

[Shine]

Al,

I think if we start a list of interested people on this thread we (the LT community) might have a better idea if we're getting anywhere close to the required number.

I'll give it a go:

1. Shine
2.

[Chili Red]

1. Shine
2. Chili Red
3.

[jplotus]

Hello from lcs headquarters,
I am excited to bring the series to the south. As Al said, we need 23 participants to make the series work. As we get closer to the number i will start putting together a schedule for 2009. My goal is to have 6-8 events and possibly have a combined lcs south and west event crowning champions in each class.
2008 was our first year of the series and i am sure you have read the tread on elise talk. Over 2100 posts and 60,000 views in one year. If you have any questions feel free to contact me at jplotus@yahoo.com . See you at the track !

[Houston Lotus]

1. Shine
2. Chili Red
3. Houston Lotus
4.

[Alphonse]

Originally Posted by Houston Lotus

1. Shine
2. Chili Red
3. Houston Lotus
4.

4. Al B. (okay I'll jump in here, but I did start this effort you know).

5. Geezer

[Chili Red]

Ok this is better.

1. Shine
2. Chili Red
3. Houston Lotus
4. Al B.
5. Geezer
6.

[Jack]

Originally Posted by Alphonse

One of my fellow signees noted that I left the Texas bit out of the title in the original posting with regards to having the LSC here in Texas.
We now have about 5 people signed up to participate in this event but still need another 18 or so to make it happen.

The write up and LCS website info are in the earlier LCS posting so I will not repeat it here.
Come on you Texas Lotus drivers, get on board. Here's a chance to get into a series that actually issues prizes and is dedicated to Lotus only cars. How cool is that?
The first year starts off easy with competition being in the form of time trials.
It also allows the organizers to see how well we do and if it is safe and practical to advance to wheel to wheel competition.

You all have been doing HPD events for a couple of years now, it's time to kick it up a notch and go for the bragging rights that could rightfully be yours. Not to mention that when competition is involved the fun factor kicks up a notch. Ask any who race in organized competition.

If you have any questions email me and I will direct you to the LCS website where you ca get all the details and registration info, or just check out the previous LCS posting.
Hope to see you out there in 09.

Al B

You guys will love the TT format for the first year....plenty of practice sessions (much like doing any HPDE); and then on day two, you get to do the TT (2 lap qualifying, sort of ).

When Jim first approached me about doing the LCS for 2008, I was less than enthusiastic since I do many of my own private track days with a very low car count. But, I agreed somewhat reluctantly to help out and support the series. To my great surprise and delight, I loved the series and had great fun. Also, the competition really improved my driving, as was the case for many others -- in fact, at many of the TT events, I turned my personal best lap times (in some cases, it was at tracks where I had much previous experience). Perhaps more importantly, the LCS allowed me the opportunity to meet some new Lotus people and make some enduring friendships -- that was clearly the best part of the LCS for me.

Hope you guys get enough cars to make it happen. Good Luck.

Photos from one our LCS events (during the practice sessions) to help get you guys "stimulated".......

[Alphonse]

Great photos Jack, thanks for sharing.

[jasper]

can I get in on this with a caterham?

because I'm pretty sure my wife won't like me using her exige

[Alphonse]

Jasper,

Thanks for the TWS link and as for the Caterham, possibly. Go to the Lotus challenge main website, I believe there is a class breakdown for cars. If not email them and ask. Considering how well those cars do as track cars I can't see why not.

[Shine]

Originally Posted by Chili Red

Ok this is better.

1. Shine
2. Chili Red
3. Houston Lotus
4. Al B.
5. Geezer
6.

I guess we're just gonna have to start calling people out!

Curiously missing from the above list: Toad, Yaudi, LordZ, Doghouse, Morty, xtn, Matt in Houston, petroboy, RichS, cajunairman, Jefferson, codymac, chotto, Scott Bowman... who else? There are some seriously fast people MIA from the current LCS Texas list...so what's up?

[geezer]

Originally Posted by Shine

I guess we're just gonna have to start calling people out!

Curiously missing from the above list: Toad, Yaudi, LordZ, Doghouse, Morty, xtn, Matt in Houston, petroboy, RichS, cajunairman, Jefferson, codymac, chotto, Scott Bowman... who else? There are some seriously fast people MIA from the current LCS Texas list...so what's up?

They're all scared

[...m...]

...i'm totally ignorant: what's the cost of participation in something like this?..

[Toad]

When trying to join online, it pulls up an Outlook install wizard or something..how do you get around that?

[Houston Lotus]

Originally Posted by geezer

They're all scared

+1

[Shine]

Originally Posted by ...m...

...i'm totally ignorant: what's the cost of participation in something like this?..

1. harness - appx $350 - $600 (I recommend 6 point)
2. harness installation - free (DIY)
3. helmet - $400 - $1000
4. fire extinguisher - $200 - $325
5. event entry fee - not set, but I'd guess around $400

I think that covers the basics.

[jplotus]

Originally Posted by Toad

When trying to join online, it pulls up an Outlook install wizard or something..how do you get around that?

Just fill out the form out and email it to me at jplotus@yahoo.com . I would not say that anyone is scared they just don't know how much fun we have at these events. Hpde will be very boring after you have participated in the series. If you have any doubts check out the thread lotus challenge series on this forum . Don't take my word for it just read some of the 2000 posts , you will see what i am talking about. Need 23 at minimum to start . We are at 6 .