The second round of the 2012 Lotus Cup Europe season saw the drivers return to the Magny-Cours circuit in central France, home to the French Grand Prix for nearly 20 years. A fast track, with several technical corners, it would provide a challenging lap for the competitors, albeit one that many had driven on two previous occasions. The Rasse brothers would be facing tough competition from Olivier Georges, the star of round one, whilst Jon Walker and Magny-Cours specialist Christophe Lisandre were also expected to be at the head of the field. Taking place … [Read more...]

Jon Walker was the man to beat at Zolder, however Belgian racer John Rasse recorded his first overall win in Lotus Cup Europe, which supported a well-attended round of the FIA European Truck Championship. Rasse's success rewarded a gritty drive in which he overcame an early challenge from Rémi Pochauvin plus a late surge by Phillipe Loup, and came twelve months after being denied of the top spot at the same circuit. Rasse is only the second man to win outright with an Exige Cup class car since LoTRDC took over organisation of the series in 2009. Loup's challenge … [Read more...]

After a highly promising opening round at Dijon-Prenois featuring a record entry list, the series headed a few miles down the road to Magny-Cours, another venue previously used to host the French Grand Prix. A modern Formula One venue, the circuit is wide, open and not without a little gradient. Remi Pochauvin proved himself to be a class act at that first round but the Rasse brothers were not far behind, nor was Phillipe Loup. Christophe Lisandre was a winner here last year – will these men prevail again this weekend? Practice & Qualifying With … [Read more...]