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Hi All, So this is an idea I have had for a while so I am excited to finally announce the launch of iLounge Racing plus I will post all updates from our adventures in the Elise Trophy here 👍 What is iLounge Racing I hear you say? So the idea behind iLounge Racing, hope you like the name by the way, basically HiFi Lounge without the Hif, is that we have got some exciting motorsport, racing simulator and car plans for the year ahead and I know a lot of our customers are also Petrolheads but I am also aware that not all HiFi enthusiasts share this passion so as to not overwhelm HiFi Lounge with car stuff I thought it prudent to start a separate website + socia…

No real surprise I guess - but 2020 is Sebastian Vettel's last at Ferrari (for now at least) https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/52612216

Let's Go Racing! So here she is, I’m delighted to say 18 months after acquiring her and after a 300+ hour restoration by Classic Team Lotus + full engine and gearbox rebuild our 62 year old Lotus 20/22 has got her FIA papers, just in time to race at the Silverstone Festival next week, can’t wait. Last Monday was a pinch yourself moment as it was shake down day at Lotus Cars test track at Hethel and who was there but Johnny Herbert, this was my first time driving a single seater so no pressure, but what a privilege it was to drive it at the track that so many legends have driven in the past, amazing day and an awesome car to drive, thanks CTL for doi…

https://www.nbcsports.com/motor-sports/news/simon-pagenaud-walks-away-wildest-crash-indycar-career-will-miss-qualifying-mid-ohio-meyer-shank-racing

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Massive, massive congratulations to @david_pittard on bringing home a win Epic driving, love this race and series and what an achievement

Craig Breen has been killed today in a practice crash. Think they have been lucky in the past with some of the accidents. https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/hyundai-wrc-driver-craig-breen-dies-in-testing-crash/10455822/

Anyone heading to Donington this Easter w/e? There is a good Masters Historic race programme. Masters Race Weekend 2023 DP Timetable (3).pdf

All Irish road racing including the north west has been cancelled because of the high cost of insurance😒

Maybe we could have a whip round & buy it.

Thought you might like to see some pics from this past weekends 24 hour race. Enjoy! A few more. I also included a pic of the Garage 56 Chevy NASCAR that will run at Le Mans later this year...

Watched the first episode tonight and it's got fantastic old footage a lot of which is from Bernie's private collection. Quite a bit on Chapman and lotus

Ken Block has died in a snowmobile accident on his ranch in Utah .

https://www.thelotusforums.com/latest-news/lotus-cars-news/lotus-driving-academy-dates-2023/ @Andrew C @bingoking

RIP Paddy

Would anyone be interested in going racing this Saturday? An opportunity has presented itself for a slot at the Snetterton Historic Event on Saturday 16th July. I know this is short notice, but we are planning to run a GT Allcomers Challenge. The format is simple and straightforward. 9.00am Qualifying 30 minutes 11.40am Race 50 minutes (1 or 2 driver) This means that by lunchtime you will be able to go home, or of course stay and watch some exciting classical racing. The entry fee is £595 including VAT. If we can make this work, there is a possibility of an additional event later on …

Just watched the item on channel 4 about this former Indy driver who after life changing injuries still had a passion for motorsport he has developed a Mclaren road car adapted which is controlled from his breathing and head movement amazing achievement as someone who works for rights of people with disability it was great to see that tech exists for people to live a fuller life 😁

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-61578070 Anyone going?

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Formula 1 Fans! Enter this years ValetPRO Fantasy League and be in with the chance of winning prizes... Join code: e99fd84b9c https://account.formula1.com/#/en/lo...%2F%23%2Fteams This should be great fun hope to see some Lotus Forum members on there.

Images & video of the 2022 Targa High Country rally in Australia. Now that looks like a lot of fun!! https://www.thelotusforums.com/latest-news/blogs/lotus-dominates-targa-high-country-in-australia/

https://media.lotuscars.com/en/news-articles/jbxe-racing-and-lotus-engineering-join-forces-in-extreme-e-technical-partnership.html Perhaps that's why JB said he liked Evoras

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