We've just been contacted by Hethel to inform us of a planned open day at HQ, to celebrate 40 years of production.
From what I can gather it's £30 admission (children under 15 years old are free) which entitles you to everything on offer (except refreshments).
Details are sketchy at the moment and I'm awaiting further details, but from what I can gather there are factory tours, F1 cars, areas for the various Clubs (including LEC) to display, old products (cars) and new products are also on display.
Having spoken to Bibs, I know that the invitation has been extended to LEF as well.
I'll fill you in with more info as and when I get it, but I've been asked to gauge interest with a view to feeding probable numbers back to them early next month (August).
These trawls are never any good without a ticker so:
1. Sy V (and Dan)
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Sunday 23rd Sept '07 - Hethel Open Day
by Sy V » Thu 05.07.2007, 13:10
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by Dave Eds » Thu 05.07.2007, 13:20
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by Sy V » Thu 05.07.2007, 13:22
As I find snippets:
"There will be a loads of things to do and see including technical forums, factory tours, engineering displays, and lots more. The day has been planned for some time and it promises to be one to remember and definitely not to be missed.
Classic Team Lotus will have several of their delectable F1 cars on track and Lotus Sport will also be demonstrating the GT3 and the Exige 265E. The 2-Eleven will also be along with, we're told, some 'surprises'."
"There will be a loads of things to do and see including technical forums, factory tours, engineering displays, and lots more. The day has been planned for some time and it promises to be one to remember and definitely not to be missed.
Classic Team Lotus will have several of their delectable F1 cars on track and Lotus Sport will also be demonstrating the GT3 and the Exige 265E. The 2-Eleven will also be along with, we're told, some 'surprises'."
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by Sy V » Thu 05.07.2007, 13:30
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by Sy V » Thu 05.07.2007, 13:30
No restrictions as far as I can see, Gary.
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by theelanman » Thu 05.07.2007, 14:17
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2. Dave Eds plus one.
3. theelanman in my+2....no I'll probably go in the m100 (just me on mi todd I reckon)
2. Dave Eds plus one.
3. theelanman in my+2....no I'll probably go in the m100 (just me on mi todd I reckon)
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by Dave Eds » Thu 05.07.2007, 16:03
FYI chaps:-
Parking will apparently be at Norwich Airport with "Park and Ride" buses to the factory.
Parking will apparently be at Norwich Airport with "Park and Ride" buses to the factory.
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by Paul.P » Thu 05.07.2007, 18:09
Gary wrote:Sy, it is ok for kids to go then, no restirctions about age etc?
Yea, they will let you in Gary !
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by theelanman » Thu 05.07.2007, 18:25
Dave Eds wrote:FYI chaps:-
Parking will apparently be at Norwich Airport with "Park and Ride" buses to the factory.
thats no so good...might change my mind then...
I was hoping there might be a few photo ops
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by Dave Eds » Thu 05.07.2007, 19:50
Dave Eds wrote:FYI chaps:-
Parking will apparently be at Norwich Airport with "Park and Ride" buses to the factory.
Correction - Parking at NORFOLK SHOWGROUND
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by Specky » Sun 08.07.2007, 12:10
Sy,
Quick question,
Have we got a club stand at the 40th party?
Just read the LEF are allowed a club stand + LEF Marquee + 3 cars..
TTFN
Quick question,
Have we got a club stand at the 40th party?
Just read the LEF are allowed a club stand + LEF Marquee + 3 cars..
TTFN
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by Kimbers » Wed 11.07.2007, 14:04
Guys,
Just to clear up a thing or 2. This is not an open day, it's a club enthusiasts day. Invites have gone to Piston heads, LEF, LEW, LEC, Excel club, Elite and Eclat owners club etc etc....seloc (hopefully they'll forget to turn up!). No members of the public.
Due to the roads into the factory and security required to stop camera's etc it is not feasible to park in there. Also when we arrived for last years events it took an hour to get 100 cars in through the gate, imagine that times 10!!
There will be secure parking at the showground and dedicated buses to the factory and back.
Each club can sign up for a stand and a 3 car display (thats what we've done).
There will be loads to do from factory tours to Historical racing cars. Chances to shop at the Lotus shop and look around Motor Sport etc etc.
This will be a top day and we are making a weekend of it by (hopefully) booking a local hotel and partying the night before.
This is no normal event. This is one not to be missed guys and gals.
By the way, you should have recieved an official invite from Caroline at Lotus. looks like this:
Just to clear up a thing or 2. This is not an open day, it's a club enthusiasts day. Invites have gone to Piston heads, LEF, LEW, LEC, Excel club, Elite and Eclat owners club etc etc....seloc (hopefully they'll forget to turn up!). No members of the public.
Due to the roads into the factory and security required to stop camera's etc it is not feasible to park in there. Also when we arrived for last years events it took an hour to get 100 cars in through the gate, imagine that times 10!!
There will be secure parking at the showground and dedicated buses to the factory and back.
Each club can sign up for a stand and a 3 car display (thats what we've done).
There will be loads to do from factory tours to Historical racing cars. Chances to shop at the Lotus shop and look around Motor Sport etc etc.
This will be a top day and we are making a weekend of it by (hopefully) booking a local hotel and partying the night before.
This is no normal event. This is one not to be missed guys and gals.
By the way, you should have recieved an official invite from Caroline at Lotus. looks like this:
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by dapinky » Wed 11.07.2007, 19:31
Have tent, will travell!
Sort us out a pitch, Monty
Sort us out a pitch, Monty
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