For a more comprehensive list of LCV events please see our Calendar
Phillip Island 6 Hour regularity
Sat 31 July and Sun 1st August
LCV has entered a team into this popular annual event. Why not take a drive to PI this weekend and cheer the team on. The aim is to participate as a relay team and drive every lap within 1 second of a nominated time. Drivers lose points for going too fast or too slow.
Members who would like to help with timing and driver changeovers are always welcome.
Club Meeting
Usually second Tuesday of the month start ~ 7.30 pm
Club meetings occur usually on the second Tuesday of the month. These are held in person or on Zoom when needed. The in person meetings are held at a business of a motoring nature, or a garage with cars of interest.
Details emailed to members a week beforehand, so keep an eye on your Inbox – details also in the club calendar.
10 August Meeting- commencing 7.00pm, at Seat Time Race Solutions
Club member and regular MSCA event participant Keith Marriner is opening up his Carrum Downs race simulator showroom for club members to get some seat time on a Phillip Island simulation. Numbers will be limited to 25 to make sure all get enough seat time. Spectators welcome. Cost subsidised by the club at $15 per participant. Pizza and drinks will be provided.
Contact Eddie Lankhorst by email or phone (below) to register interest and make payment in advance for this event.
Meeting dates planned for the rest of 2021
10 August;
14 September; 12 October; 9 November;
14 December (AGM)
Early Morning Run
Usually Third Sunday of the month start ~ 8.30 am
Club runs occur usually on the third Sunday of the month following the club meeting. Occasionally the run is on the 4th Sunday when there is a clash with an MSCA event. The start is on the outskirts of Melbourne and we drive through surrounding regional areas, finishing up near a lunch spot.
Details emailed to members a week beforehand, so keep an eye on your Inbox – run details also in the club calendar.
Early morning run dates planned for the rest of 2021
19 September; 17 October; 21 November;
19 December
MSCA Sprint events
Approx 10 events per year
Want to join the fun?
Have you ever wanted to drive your car to test its limits? MSCA run Sprint Events around Victoria’s racetracks throughout the year, and sometimes in SA. LCV is one of the original supporters of MSCA and we now see 10 – 20 Lotus’ at events through the year. No experience necessary, other club members will show you the ropes and how to participate safely. All you need is a fire extinguisher fitted to your car, a crash helmet and an easily arranged CAMS licence.
2021 dates:
15 August Winton
12 September Phillip Island
2 October Sandown
20th November Phillip Island Come and Try Day
Entries fill fast. To enter go to the CAMS Event Entry System
Lotus Only Track Days
See dates below
With track support from a team of SSC Lotus engineers, corporate style hospitality and the comradery of fellow Lotus owners, these days are a must do for race and track enthusiasts. Lotus Australia visit the best circuits in Australia and make participation easy by organising everything for you. Driving tuition from experienced Lotus racing drivers is available .
2021 dates:
October Mon 4th Winton Vic
Lotus Melbourne Driving Academy
See dates below
Would you like to be a better driver? Want to learn how to get the most from your Lotus sports car?
Lotus Melbourne has partnered with Evolve Driving to bring you the Lotus Melbourne Driving Academy. With track events available every month we can tailor a program that will help you rapidly enhance your driving ability.
Using a variety of tools such as practical in-car track sessions, development theory sessions, data and video analysis you will learn from Lotus racing experts about vehicle dynamics, driving technique and ideal racing lines.
2021 dates:
Month Day Venue
August Friday 13th Phillip Island
October Monday 25th Sandown
November Monday 22nd Sandown
December Wednesday 1st Phillip Island