rcollum Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 My friend Mark Franke and I booked the 'Exige Experience' at the Lotus Driving Academy, at the Lotus factory in Hethel. It's a morning of driving the standard (220hp) Exige, and the V6 (350hp) Exige. Our instructor was ex-Lotus F1 driver, Martin Donnelly. We also had a tour of the Lotus factory, and of Classic Team Lotus. We met up with friend and ex-Lotus employee, Richard Parramint, for dinner at Bird in Hand Pub. We happened to run into a former chief mechanic for Jim Clark - Dave 'Beaky' Sims - at the bar. These guys have some GREAT stories! --Bob Collum Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rcollum Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 This facility, run by Colin's son Clive Chapman, restores and maintains classic Lotus race cars. --Bob Collum Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xcarguy Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Very nice. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rcollum Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 I did see a Seven in London, but wasn't quick enough to get a good picture... Look closely, and you may see it, driving away. --Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kitcat Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Nice to see that Croc isn't the only one having bucket list experiences. What a great write-up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xcarguy Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Nice to see that Croc isn't the only one having bucket list experiences. What a great write-up! Croc’s bucket is well-funded. Mine, on the other hand..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Croc Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 What an epic experience and to be able to go to the pub and share stories of the good days! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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