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Originally Posted by dcporsche99
...So, how did you go about driving those cars on the Lotus Test Track?? You definitely must know the right people (re: to drive a pre-introduction car) ?? I'm impressed! :dance:
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Hi,
Don't be. Lotus is a small community and if you're in it for a while, you get to know the players who are all really nice guys.
Our local club used to work the Lotus Display here at the Mpls. Auto Show every year because the local dealer (Downtown Jaguar) really didn't know the cars well and spent their time trying to sell Jags at another display.
We got a pre-introduction Elise for display 2 yrs. before it was released (the Tpyota engine had not been finalized even). We demonstarted the car and actually generated 6 deposits - 2 yrs before they could get the cars. I got to know Arnie Johnson (former CEO of Lotus USA) fairly well through all this and he arranged things for me. Anyone can get a Test Track drive if you take the factory tour at Hethel...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99