For the past few months CLNW members Brent Ohlgren, Mark Velky, Ricardo Palmier, and Dave Miller have been helping Jon Lexau complete his turbo Europa conversion. Estimated at 250 hp the turbo Ford Zetec engine is mated to a 5 speed Mk 9 Hewland gearbox. Jon did all the TIG welding …

About 20 Lotuses represented the marque at this year’s ABFM. Several members from Evergreen Lotus Club joined CLNW. Most models were present including Elans, Europas, Esprits, Elises, Exiges, Cortinas, 7s, 11’s, and a Éclat. Overall ABFM had a large turnout with Austin Healey the featured marque. Following ABFM Mark Viskov arranged …

Nearly 50 cars enjoyed good weather and great driving at our annual PIR track day. Thanks to Mark and Patti Viskov and all the club members that worked hard to make this happen. A good mix of Europas, Elises, Exiges, an Espirit, a 7, and  Lotus 30, 23, and 51 racecars represented …

3 CLNW members made the trip to Colorado Springs to attend LOG 35 Aug. 21-24. Speakers included Bobby Unser, Dave Bean, Clive Chapman, and Arnie Johnson. With Clive Chapman leading in a 1965 Elan, 200 Lotuses made the dash up Pikes Peak at 7am. Only 1 Elan failed to make …

18 assorted cars made our Aug. 16 run to Hood River. Lotuses included a 7, Cortina, Europa, Elises, Exiges and an Esprit. Great weather and a nice lunch at 3 Rivers Grill was followed by a visit to the Auto & Air Museum. Several Cobras (from Cascade Cobra), a Pantera and a Jaguar …

Set aside Sunday Aug. 16 for a fun club and guests drive to the Auto and Air Museum in Hood River.

Saluting Austin-Healey – Labor Day Weekend 2015 – September 4th, 5th & 6th 2015 Bring Your British cars and motorcycles and share your interests with other enthusiasts. Replica cars made in England with British components (e.g. Panther) and specialty cars with British chassis and running gear (e.g. Arkley) are welcome, …

Thanks to Mark Viskov for another great track day. Grid/track control was also a good job well done. There was more track time than most people wanted and everyone was well accommodated. Check out a sample of the day’s photos in the 2104 Gallery. Thanks Mark

Come and join your fellow F1 fans and watch the race replays at the automotive themed Pizza Schmizza in the Pearl District