Jon Walker powered the Exige V6 Cup to victory in its debut race on the Snetterton 300 circuit yesterday (7 April), as the 2013 Lotus Cup UK season got underway. The Lotus Cup Europe pacesetter was unable to match polesitter and early leader Michael Lyons for outright speed, but timed his pitstop to perfection. Returning to a clear track, he was in position to pounce when Lyons handed the 340R over to owner David Harvey in the final half hour, before an alternator issue ended their challenge. Jamie Stanley in the GWS Exige was next to attack, closing to … [Read more...]

The Lotus Cup UK and Elise Trophy 2013 calendars have been unveiled, with both series sharing the bill once more. The season will start and end at Snetterton, just a few miles from the Lotus factory gates, with a 2 hour race into the night with bonus points on offer expected to produce a dramatic conclusion to the Lotus Cup UK championship battle. In between these rounds both series will visit the UK’s best race circuits including the Brands Hatch, Silverstone and Donington Park Grand Prix circuits, plus Oulton Park, whilst there is a welcome return to … [Read more...]

Steve Train was crowned Lotus Cup UK SuperSport champion at Snetterton after a tense final round, in which both winner Rob Fenn and runner-up Glenn Sherwood, sharing with Jamie Stanley, could have taken the title. Polesitter Fenn was passed by a charging Martin Donnelly at the start, and the Evora led much of the race, with GT and historic ace Michael Lyons also in contention. However, making up for an extended safety car period, the pair made their mandatory stops too late for the pit window, incurring penalties. This left Adrian Hall to claim the final podium … [Read more...]

A title is at stake on Sunday week at Snetterton as the Lotus Cup UK SuperSport championship goes down to the wire. Consistency has kept 2-Eleven frontrunner Steve Train at the top of the table but he will need his rivals to have a tough weekend to stand any chance of lifting the trophy. Class competitors Tom Chatterway and Simon Deacon are just a few points adrift and stand a good chance of overhauling Train, whilst Exige Cup contender Glenn Sherwood has a shot of overall honours. Rob Fenn, Doug Setters and Steve Williams could also be there abouts if they achieve … [Read more...]