Lotus Cars 70th Anniversary at Hethel

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Definitely up for a run Andy! Even if this event is full we could go on an RMS exclusive factory visit :cool: May actually be a better option anyway.

There's been a lot of talk on Lotus forums about the lack of celebration from the factory - a marketing event at Goodwood and that's pretty much it, nothing for the fans/owners. Great to see they are finally doing something for the owners as well.

Hethel is obviously the natural choice but it's a small site with limited space. It's already "sold out" according to the web site.

Some local clubs have had anniversary runs, but unfortunately the biggest annual Lotus get-together, the Lotus Festival at Brands, is having a hiatus this year of all years, lol.
 

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Definitely a brand that has got underneath my skin, our local Lotus dealer was in touch with me about this event.

Lotus 70th Anniversary Party

Celebrating 70 years of Lotus, should be a spectacular event and I'm hoping to get a run over to it. Lotus owners that come to mind @svensktoppen @PhilGT_2008
Most of us at Hethel aren't even allowed to park on site for the event, unless we own a Lotus. We get a decent discount though so who knows. We underlings have a park and ride service. Look me up Andrew.
 

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It is. If you want tickets, Simon Duckett at Ballyrobert Lotus (Bangor) is the man to speak to.

Unlikely I can take the exige which is a real shame but personal commitments prevent it. Hoping to fly over for the day.

Ryanair is reasonable to Stansted. Heading over with @Robert
 

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Ballyrobert also offered me two tickets but cant go unfortunately. Nice of them to offer though.
 

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Seems to be plenty of tickets available from dealers if anyone is still interested. They are "guest tickets" for parking off-site with plenty of space and shuttle bus to Hethel.

The tickets for parking at the factory are long gone.
 

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I got a phone call from Ballyrobert as well. Gutted I cant go for im away on Holidays. I asked them if I went could I drive round the test track to which the guy said he would ask them lol I don't think he did.
 

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The answer to that is a no, lol :innocent:

I believe they do have days where you can test drive the current range for a small fee, but they would be more for marketing than actual track days.
 

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Just booked to fly over for the event. If anyone else is heading and wants to meet up for a yarn at the airport etc drop me a PM.
 

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Won't be able to make it on that day :sob:

But will make that factory visit this year!
 

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Just booked to fly over for the event. If anyone else is heading and wants to meet up for a yarn at the airport etc drop me a PM.
Be interested to hear your thoughts on it when you get back.
I can't go this time. I have been round the factory before and its worth a visit.
 

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Just got booked in for a factory and heritage tour on Monday for me and wee Princess :cool:
Look me up chum. I'll come say
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Can’t wait Del!
I'm gutted I have to come home this weekend :worried:
Sorry about the parking pass - we were promised a white on-site pass, but I think the organizers realised they would be abused and sold on the black market.
 

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They're pulling out the classics from all over Hethel today and some strangely-coloured modern stuff has come off the line too. @pablo , swap for your iPhone X?
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Oops, I just passed a sign at security that states " no photography on site"

I retract my recent photographic evidence.
 
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Lol, I tried to take a picture of the old main entrance that's not even used any more (just a shop), at the back of the building where Princess was born, and got a right old telling off :joy:

That looks like a fantastic track programme!

It was like a summer day yesterday, hope you all get a great time :cool:
 
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