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Harsh
21-09-09, 15:25 PM
May 8th & 9th - Meet Your Maker : Lotus


We have close ties with a number of major manufacturers and from time to time we’re able to make use of that in order to bring our members exceptional experiences.

This weekend at Lotus is a fantastic opportunity to get up close and personal with the cars, the factory, the test track at Hethel and a money cant buy chance to follow Lotus test drivers on a tour of their favourite roads.

We’ve also organised a fabulous country hotel with dinner, bed and breakfast all included (although you’ll have to pay for any drinks you consume)
Because of the interactive nature of this trip we have to limit numbers to a maximum of 24 so you’ll need to book early to ensure you don’t miss out.

Day 1: We meet at the Lotus facilities in Hethel, Norfolk at midday. The afternoon is spent touring the factory and production facilities, as well as spending approximately half an hour on track in a current production Lotus. First you will get to drive with expert instruction provided by a Lotus test driver, and then they'll demonstrate in a few hot laps what the cars are actually capable of! The day ends with a short drive to a wonderful country house hotel where a fine dinner is provided, drinks are consumed, and beds are welcomed!

Day 2: After breakfast (full English, naturally) we are met by more Lotus test drivers before they lead us on a morning tour of their favourite local roads - the very roads where the suspension of each new Lotus model is fine tuned before production. The morning ends with tea and cakes on the Norfolk coast, with ample opportunity to discuss the mornings antics.

What's included?
Lotus factory tour, track time in a Lotus with an instructor, dinner, bed and breakfast in luxury accommodation, and morning refreshments (tea and cakes).

What's not included?
Fuel for your own vehicle.

This is normally a money cant buy experience, but we're able to bring it to you for just £297 per person

jumplead
21-09-09, 16:02 PM
Yes please...

Harsh
02-12-09, 04:19 AM
we dont do things by halves do we? first post updated with tour details.

time for verysideways to live up his name?

jumplead
02-12-09, 10:10 AM
1. Jumplead (+1 tentative)

razbox
03-12-09, 00:22 AM
1. Jumplead (+1 tentative)
2. razbox

Harsh
09-12-09, 13:02 PM
first post updated with prices
to book call 0845 838 7363

Harsh
09-12-09, 20:15 PM
1. Jumplead (+1 tentative)
2. razbox
3. Karin Lundvall
4.

jumplead
10-12-09, 01:14 AM
I have a query about the track time. Is that half an hour per person of on track time or is it half an hour shared between a number of people? If the latter how many people will share a car for the 30 minutes?

Harsh
10-12-09, 01:38 AM
I have a query about the track time. Is that half an hour per person of on track time or is it half an hour shared between a number of people? If the latter how many people will share a car for the 30 minutes?

Good question... from what we agreed it should be 30 mins per person but we'll check that with Lotus so we're 100% sure.

verysideways
10-12-09, 06:53 AM
It's half an hour per person - about 25 minutes driving, and 5 minutes passengering during "hot laps", and trust me those Lotus folk know their track and their cars rather well!! :)

That's actually the main reason we're limited to 24 people, so 12 can do the track time whilst the other 12 do the factory tour, and then swap over...

Harsh
07-01-10, 19:39 PM
This tour is going Live on PistonHeads in the morning...so if you're considering it....book now or you'll miss out!

ChrisC
13-01-10, 14:26 PM
well im all booked up so i shall see whoever is going there!

Harsh
18-01-10, 17:50 PM
nice one Chris,

I believe Nancy is running this one.....but you might find a few more of us come as well all want to do it, but have kept places open for you guys first.

sebhaque
31-01-10, 00:50 AM
Any spaces open for this one? I'll probably come along but I'll be on my own - girlfriend isn't a petrolhead :)

Harsh
01-02-10, 10:03 AM
This might be a good way to convince her ;)


yes there are a couple of spaces left i think....give Pete a call in the office or just book it online and it'll be taken care of :)

Harsh
07-04-10, 18:21 PM
having just spoken to Pete there are now only 5 spaces left on this tour, and that's if i dont come on it which i'm seriously considering :)

NWVT
22-04-10, 18:25 PM
Just done the deed and paid u pso i shall see you guys there :)

ChrisC
05-05-10, 09:59 AM
Not sure where everybody is located but if you are coming from london does anybody fancy running up there together meeting at m25 south mimms services in the morning as we have done on a couple of runs?

ChrisC
07-05-10, 11:33 AM
guess not then. See you all there then.

verysideways
07-05-10, 11:36 AM
Chris - Nancy and Ben will be coming round that way but they've been away this week so probably haven't seen this.
I think Nick (NWVT) is planning on coming up with them from Woking...

TigerTwo
07-05-10, 14:18 PM
Hiya,

Sorry, Ben and I were on the Continent this week so we have only just got back and had a chance to get on to the forum.

We are going to be going by South Mimms anyway, so will do an unofficial run up. We'll be there at around 9.30 so feel free to join us.

Chris, we will see you there if you like?

See you all for Lotus fun and frolics tomorrow.

ChrisC
07-05-10, 14:49 PM
cool see you all then!

Harsh
07-05-10, 19:31 PM
I'll be there too, try and make sure you're fuelled and ready for us to leave at 9.30am..

Nancy and Ben will be in the S4 and i'll be in the 360, we'll be in the main car park.
se you tomorrow!

NWVT
09-05-10, 19:32 PM
Just to say that it was a trully epic weekend and loved every minute :) pics will be up early part of this week :)
and i love hethel in the wet :) hehehe

OB-IWAN
09-05-10, 21:03 PM
Had a great weekend guys, loads of fun and over too quickly.

Need a new/louder exhaust for the S2000 as it being drowned out by everyone else! (in particular 'someones' 360 and a flame spitting RS Focus!!!!)

Look forward to seeing the picts and any vids taken.

Thanks for organising this Batchi.

NWVT
09-05-10, 21:18 PM
was really nice to meet you mate :)