esprits4de Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 Reading the news section, Lotus to be back at the Nürburgring,... True back in green/yellow since,...,almost a decate. As I visit the ring and the 24HRS annually I may state that Lotus cars have been attending the 24HRS Nürburgring in one form or other over the years. Three years ago... http://www.esprits4.de/S400/Fotos.html#7 Shame the Evora 24hrs edition isn't there..... Quote Olaf S400 project www.esprits4.de __________________________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 News article. Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NedaSay Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 I know that it's only a privateer effort (thank you Stratton) but how come they are racing the Exige (no offense to that superbe hooligan of a car) and not the Evora. The Evora that was at the Tourist Trophy did not set tire on the track! I remember that the type 124 was supposed to have a factory supported 4 races program in 2010. I know that since then the Evora Cup Car took the spotlight. Any Lotus racing somewhere is good news but I fail to understand some things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 First pics of the car all painted up and ready to go! Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Munday Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Just spoken to Matt. Qualified in the top 100 (out of 230 entries) with no mechanical worries and high hopes for a good finish in the race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Happy days! We're sat in the queue for the tunnel, can't wait to get there Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Munday Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Currently 91st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbs Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 (edited) They made it to 82th. Then it burnt down Edited May 15, 2010 by jbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon350S Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Burnt down? that dont sound good! Quote Chunky Lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lotus4s Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 (edited) Well that was pretty spectacular....glad the driver made it out ok. Edited May 16, 2010 by lotus4s Quote 1995 S4s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Günter Posted May 16, 2010 Gold FFM Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 looks like a L.O.T.U.S. ...does it but anyway ...even the 'highly advertised and pushed with PR-team' *friction drive-toy* Porsche was not so 'German reliable' after all... Quote ********************************************************************* to name the things if I see them, that's what I call integrity.. ********************************************************************* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 I've just arrived home (a day early ) from the race. We're all pretty gutted, the car was driving really doing well and was up to 82nd overall (started at 99 out of 199) and 11th in class (started 18th) so we were on for a good result. The important thing is that Roger got out and we loaded the car up today ready to come home for repair. I'll be posting more and adding pictures but it was an awesome experience to be a part of a race team and be so involved in such a brilliant event. Made some new and excellent friends too so the whole weekend was just a super time. Roll on next year Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esprits4de Posted May 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Unfortunately I did not make it to the Ring. But I had the chance to watch the 24HRS on TV on and off. Honestly I felt deep sadness when I saw the Lotus go up in flames. Thankfully the driver managed to bail out! Congratulations for the effort and actual gain in the classification. I am sure the car would have been good for some result. cheers! Quote Olaf S400 project www.esprits4.de __________________________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramjet Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Bibs, Does the team know what caused the fire yet? Bad luck. Must have been a great experience. Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. For forum issues, please contact one of us Moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 It's all speculation at the moment and they won't know until the car is dismantled for repair, if at all. It's not as bad as you would think, it's not a t-cut job but not a terrible repair job. As an experience, even for the 6 hours we were racing it was out of this world. I'm very passionate about endurance racing so to be part of a team, especially a Lotus team was a dream come true. Click for pics Click for Race Report Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matk Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 i think it's a lovely looking car. I'd really like to see the F1 colour scheme as a paint option for the road cars. Quote Regards Mat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomi Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Great to meet you Bibs and fantastic to be involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Hey Iain - Welcome to the forum. Everyone, Iain is a full time psychotic after an incident in Belgium yesterday at 120mph on the N4 motorway involving many screams! He was also involved with us in the race as full time 'driver dragger' helping the drivers out of the very tight cockpit and did a wonderful job of it too. Next year mate? Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomi Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Definately up for it again. If only I can get rid of this tinitus... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Munday Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Hey Iain Welcome aboard. I heard about your near-accident in Belgium. Hope you get over it soon. N routes in Belgium in the same car as Bibs is never a happy place to be. At least you survived the experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev0006 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 24 Hours Lotus Exige on fire The driver was uninjured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Topics merged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomi Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Hey IainWelcome aboard.I heard about your near-accident in Belgium. Hope you get over it soon. N routes in Belgium in the same car as Bibs is never a happy place to be.At least you survived the experience. Thanks for the welcome! As well as pratting about with windows while I was asleep, I bet he didn't tell you how he can't hold onto a cup of coffee properly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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