Registration for the 2009 West Coast Lotus Meet is now officially open!
The Lotus Car Club of Southern Nevada will host the event from November 5-9 at the ultra hip Red Rock Hotel and Casino with assistance from other Lotus clubs on the west coast.
EVENTS
Drive, Drink, Play, Party. WCLM 2009 in Vegas has a sampling of the best car events and outrageous recreational events Vegas has to offer inspired by the old and new Sin City.
Friday and Saturday will offer drives to Lake Las Vegas, Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Red Rock Canyon or Valley of Fire and the WCLM Autocross and Lotus Car Show (Concours). Sunday is the track event (optional) in Pahrump.
The schedule is now tentative, and looks like this:
SEMA ends 11/5
Thursday 11/5
- check-in – reserved area around the pool for relaxing & cocktails – evening open
Friday 11/6
- check-in – afternoon autocross (tentative – still working on this)
- 6-8 informal meet n’ greet cocktail buffet in the VIP reception area
- 8-10 Lotus Challenge Bowling Bash
- 10 + whatever
Saturday 11/7
- 10-12 Car Show (Casual Concours)
- 2-5 Lake Mead Cruise
- 7-8 Cocktails and entertainment
- 8-9:30 Dinner, Awards, etc.
- 9:30 + whatever – Just remember 8 hours Bottle to Throttle
Sunday 11/8
- all day track event at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Pahrump
HOTEL
The Red Rock Hotel & Casino – Step inside and be completely immersed in the “Happy Endings” ambiance of ultra hip architecture, design and flavor of the Red Rock Hotel and Casino while playing or relaxing. Enjoy cocktails by the luxurious pool! Hot times in the nightclub! Win at the Tables! Relax in the Spa!
TRACK DAY (optional)
Drive fast, drive well and finish well. Enjoy an exciting day on the track at the most luxurious racetrack in the west. Spring Mountain Motorsport Ranch has it all – 2.2 mile twisty track run from the lower paddock, luncheon at the Member’s Club House, observation tower, pool, spa, weight room, jacuzzi, massage rooms and more. The track event is on Sunday, November 8th and if you want more stay for a 2nd track day on Monday, November 9th using the 3.1 mile course!
Take your Lotus out on the track with challenges for the most advanced drivers and expert instruction for beginners. Never been on a racetrack before? We will have coaches ride with you to get you acquainted with the track and help you withg high speed driving techniques, all with safety in mind.
INFORMATION
For the most up-to-date information about the 2009 WCLM, please visit the official website at www.westcoastlotus.com
WCLM Contacts:
Cory Newberry (Southern Nevada Lotus Car Club)
zzyzxco@earthlink.net
Kiyoshi Hamai (Golden Gate Lotus Club)
webguy@gglotus.org
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