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No. No Al N, I wish he had stopped by. Not like he lives really far way! :grouphug: We had over 40 cars at William Thomas Roadsters. Bill's Caterham is a nice one, yes? It was a monumental task, herding 40 cars through all the little hamlets, but when it was time to open up the throttle, we got going pretty well. Pictures after I "decompress"

HeadCount: Always one of our most popular events, this year's Spirited Drive is no exception! We presently have 30 folks who have RSVPd. That's about 26 cars...Esprits, Elises, Europas, 4 Sevens!...the whole gamut. :party: Weather forecast is good: No rain, high temp in the 60s. See you there! :hurray:

Here's what kept the rain away from NJ Motorsports Park (our Lotus/Audi Clubs' Track Day) this weekend: Every time I felt a drop, I held my "bumbershoot" up to the Sky and bellowed: I HAVE AN UMBRELLA! It worked! The entire east coast from DC up to Boston got 2" + of rain over the weekend...EXCEPT FOR Millville, NJ!!!! :devil: (An umbrella is smaller than a Seven top, isn't it? Just don't open it at speeds over 40 MPH...) :willy_nilly:

Great, haven't seen you in a while. If the weather is poor, bring your daily driver. It'll still be fun. WTR promises us genuine fresh-baked crumpets at the start! :drool: No doubt that's why we have TEN folks intending to join us already! :seeya:

The Lotus Enthusiast's Organization (aka LEO) has firmed up its plans for it's final event of the season, our Spirited Drive on Sunday, November 15. Once again, LEO supporter William Thomas Roadsters will host the beginning of the Drive. Meet at WTR, 269 Everittsville Rd (Route 513), Frenchtown, NJ, at 10:30 AM for coffee and crumpets. Bill Thomas will show us the latest Sector111 bits for Elises and show off his recently-aquired Caterham. Then at noon we embark on a twisty backroad journey through western NJ, with a stop at Columcille, the Stonehenge of Pennsylvania. You have to see this to believe it! Our final destination is the Glacier House Restaurant in Saylorsburg, PA, about 3:00 PM, where we will have a nice dinner overlooking the lake, under the watchful eye of Matthew Conrad, eatery and Elise owner. Feel free to join us for the whole day, or any part of it, as your schedule permits. Just let me know what your intentions are so we can properly plan. Send an PM to me (Atwell) or call 973-927-3765 evenings. We already have seven cars signed up for the day! :driving:

Early is good...the car gathering @ Captree is from, like, 8 AM to noon. We plan to arrive at 9 Does the SCCA require fast lap times to get their annual awards?

Shake off the winter chill with the LEO folks as we gather our Loti in Captree State Park on Long Island. Sunday, March 15 (rain date March 22) at 9:00 AM Please RSVP to Mark Vinelli so we can contact you in case of inclement weather. RSVP Info at: http://www.lotusenthusiasts.org/Events/Default.asp

Hi Guys, The NYC area Lotus Club (LEO) always plans a caravan going to LOG. Anyone is welcomed to join. (Safety in numbers and all that.) In 2004 we overnighted near Roanoke VA on Interstate 81, both ways. That's a fairly even split of driving time. IIRC we arrived in B-Ham about 4 PM. If you wish to avoid some of the boring Interstate travel and have a good time on two-lanes, VA state route 42 parallels 81. We used that route in 1998 on the way to LOG 18. Send me a PM if you are considering joining us...no obligation. Details in a few months. Cheers, Atwell Haines Lotus Enthusiast's Organization, NYC/NJ area www.lotusenthusiasts.org

One one Seven came but it was still a nice event! http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1117442086_PA180008.JPG The fall colors were wonderful...the roads were empty, even though there were a lot of leaf-watchers about. :hurray: (I know the best roads...) The weather was bright but chilly...we included a fast run up Montana Mountain as part of the Drive. The BBQ at the end was spectacular. Shame on anyone who didn't stay for the sunset.

another BUMP. We only have ONE Seven confirmed. Com'on Folks!

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The Lotus Enthusiast's Organization invites all Seven drivers to join us on a Spirited Drive and Barbecue on Saturday, October 18th. The event starts at William Thomas Roadsters at 269 County Route 513, Frenchtown NJ, at 10 AM. Coffee and breakfast goodies will be served. About 11 AM we will embark on the Spirited Drive, a 70-mile romp across the backroads of rural NJ. We plan a stopover at Millbrook Village near the Delaware Water Gap...but our ultimate destination is a Barbecue at the home of Charlie and Lisa Senkier outside Newton, NJ. If you can't attend the entire Drive, feel free to join us at the Barbecue about 2 PM. The views and fall foliage should be spectacular, both on the road and at Charlie's, which overlooks the Paulinskill Lake and Kitatinny Mountains. The driving will be wonderful as well (I oughta know since I'm planning it!) RSVP to me via email at carbuff AT lotusowners.com by Thursday, Oct 16, so we can get headcounts and order the food. See you then,

Just a reminder that the Hopewell Cruise Night is this Friday, May 2nd. Details here http://www.lotusenthusiasts.org/Events/Default.asp As an additional inducement to attend, Bryan Boyle has arraigned for Ed Kollin of Exxon-Mobil to give a talk at Lotus of Hopewell around nightfall. Ed is a long-time manager of the engine lab at Exxon...he has a lot to say about lubes for older, flat tappet cam cars, the problems with SM grade oils, and what to do about it. (Even Elises have flat-tappet cams on the "performance" lobes of the camshaft!) He's not selling anything...just straight talk from someone who's spent 30+ years in the industry developing additives, a lot of work with corrosion in little used engines like ours...and developing anti-wear/anti scuffing technologies. Also, a few of us will be driving into town in a spirited manner...from Route 31. We plan to meet up on the last few miles of the 2006 Spirited Drive route about 5 PM. Email Atwell if you would care to join us. Sounds like A GREAT NIGHT OUT! ++++++++++++++ The next day (Saturday May 3rd) is the Britfest Car Show in Succasunna, NJ, one of the biggest British car shows in north NJ. While not an official LEO event, we plan to re-run one of our Spirited Drives after the show, starting about 3 PM. See us there if you care to partake! +++++++++++++ For our Long Island members, there is an event May 17th to be held at the Pindar Winery in Peconic, 37645 Main Road,. It's called the "Run Out East Car Show". 11am - 3pm ALL vintage, special interest and sports cars WELCOME. Fee to enter car in People's Choice Car Show, includes Lunch, Trophies and Prizes: $40 RSVP runouteast@hotmail.com Trevor Sears wants other Long Island Lotus Owners to join him! +++++++++++++++ The last reminder is to be sure and pre-register for the June 14th Touch of England show...that IS an official LEO event! They always have a ton of door prizes, and it's a wonderful time on the shaded lawn of the Hermitage House in Ho Ho Kus. Entry form on the LEO events page, above. It's spring! Time to get your Seven out on the streets!

Anybody who is planning a visit to the NY Auto Show should be aware that the Lotus Enthusiast's Organization (NYC/NJ Area) (a.k.a. LEO) will have a Lotus Club display on the 11th Ave Concours all day Saturday, March 29. We will be located just south of the entrance overpass in front of the Javits Center. Come by and see a sampling of Lotus cars (all of them club-members') across the history of the Marque, and shake hands with some of the members of this Forum. See you there! PS, there is NO TRUTH to the rumor that Al Navarro will be there as the "star" of the LEO Dunking Booth. That would just be too "Carny"! We DO have a sense of Decorum. :flag:

We are up to 31 crazy karters! Feel free to stop in even if you have not RSVP'd....we have several spots open in our three run groups.

We are up to 31 crazy karters! Feel free to stop in even if you have not RSVP'd....we have several spots open in our three run groups.

Last reminder, it's this coming Sunday! Bring a helmet and neck brace if you have them, otherwise you can use the loaners from the track. Everyone gets a free tee-shirt! AND DON'T FORGET, Daylight Savings Time starts that day...don't be late!!!!

BUMP. We currently have 20 drivers committed for our go-kart outing! It's going to be FUN. :boxing: Elise-Talk contributor Phil M has invited everyone to his place for drinks afterwards, it's only 2 miles from the track. There is a brew--pub nearby that just might be a dinner destination as well.... :cheers: Send me a PM if you want to attend. If you are up in the air until the last minute, that's OK, no money required up-front. Drop-ins WELCOME. :grouphug:

BUMP. We currently have 20 drivers committed for our go-kart outing! It's going to be FUN. :boxing: Elise-Talk contributor Phil M has invited everyone to his place for drinks afterwards, it's only 2 miles from the track. There is a brew--pub nearby that just might be a dinner destination as well.... :cheers: Send me a PM if you want to attend. If you are up in the air until the last minute, that's OK, no money required up-front. Drop-ins WELCOME. :grouphug:

See the NJ listing here http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/Default.aspx?g=posts&t=2068 Thanks!

On Sunday March 9th at 11:15 AM, it's 2008's great ***Go-Kart Challenge*** for Lotus drivers of all model persuasions. The Philadelphia Area Lotus Society (PALS) and the Lotus Enthusiast's Organization (LEO) are meeting on neutral ground, at the new Lehigh Valley Grand Prix indoor kart track, in Allentown, PA. http://www.lehighvalleygrandprix.com/home.htm This venue features GAS POWERED karts on a fast 1/4 mile track, with speeds up to 45 MPH. It's a good time...bring the family (see the website for restrictions) Expect to spend about $60 - $80 per person, for 3 to 4, 12-lap sessions. Each lap is timed... Afterwards we will probably go out to dinner at a nearby establishment that serves Adult Beverages.:ack: :cheers: You don't have to be a member of either club to join us (unless, of course, you post sub-32 second lap times...then you automatically meet the membership criteria of LEO). Get rid of the winter doldrums with some spirited driving! :jonautox: RSVP to Atwell Haines at carbuff AT lotusowners.com or 201-852-9742 by March 2nd. More reminders to come!

Hi All, I'm posting this for your fellow Seven owner Dean G: - Atwell Haines ++++++++++++++++ From: SEVA_Lotus Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 5:21 PM To: seva_lotus@cox.net Subject: IMAX showing of the film "NASCAR" Recently I became aware of an interesting automotive opportunity, the showing of the IMAX film "NASCAR". I wanted to take this opportunity to notify you of this event. The IMAX showing of the film "NASCAR" on January 16th will now feature commentary by leading race car winners, Greg Edwards of the Edwards Brothers Motorsports Team and Ashton Lewis, Jr. of the Busch Series. This free event is sponsored by the Hampton Roads Section of AIAA, and by the Science & Technology Corporation. Please see the attached flyer for further details. DATE: January 16, 2008 TIME: 4:30 pm light refreshments FILM SHOWING: 5:00 pm (40 minutes) PLACE: Virginia Air and Space Center, IMAX Theater - Hampton VA COST: No cost, Everyone welcome The web address of the Virginia Air and Space Center is http://www.vasc.org/ from there you can get directions… I have high hopes for the guest speakers since this event is being supported by the local chapters of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). They tend to get down and dirty into technical details at their meetings. Langley turned over one or two of their wind tunnels to Old Dominion University (ODU). Since then they have been doing a great deal of work with full scale cars in the low speed tunnel equipped with a rolling road. I expect a bunch of the NASA Langley and ODU aerodynamics folks to be in attendance. My name is Dean Giacopassi and I am starting a Lotus club covering South East Virginia (roughly the area from Virginia Beach to Richmond). My wife and I will be attending and invite you to step up and introduce yourself (we will be suitably Lotus attired). After the movie we will be going to dinner at one of the many local restaurants and we would very much like to get a group together for dinner. Feel free to pass this information along to others. Dean Giacopassi seva_lotus@cox.net

The tent serves as an HQ. The other cars get field space next to the tent. :boxing: You can't stack more than a couple cars anyway, the tents are not that tall...:party: I'd rather see a Seven with a full cage on the bottom. More stability! :leaving:

We could bring a few old cans of Krylon to use as we pass by! A month ago, we encountered the guy from the exotic car shop, stopped on the side of Rt 513. He was by the side of the road 'cause he had forgotten to torque the lug bolts on his Ferrari...:nonod: Oh well, will catch you guys next time. Ask me to send you the route if you want to use it in the future!...