Lotus Cup Europe 2010 Is Go!

The Lotus Cup Europe 2010 season got underway on 1st May at the Nurburgring circuit in Germany.

Aimed at both experienced drivers and newcomers to the sport, Lotus Cup Europe features four classes divided between Lotus's successful trackday warrior, the 2- Eleven, Exige and Production classes, plus an Invitation class for anything else Elise-based such as the 340R. As you would expect, last years' overall winner Scott Cruickshank (Aberdeen, Scotland) competed in the 2-Eleven class.

With many newcomers to Lotus Cup Europe this year, the 2-Eleven class has been boosted to no less than 18 cars, including last years top driver Scott Cruickshank. There are a number of new drivers to the 2-Eleven class including Frank Berger who was looking to impress as he made his LCE debut at his home circuit.

The Exige class too has a record entry of 10 cars and the Brothers Rasse (John & Gregory) will no doubt be to the fore again.

The Production class is less predictable, but French, German and Austrian competitors will join the usual band of competitors from the British-based Elise Trophy for the first time. James Knight was the most consistent driver in 2009 and no doubt will be looking to repeat his success.

The Invitation too welcomes new arrivals, with Moritz Hannappel and Sebastian Schwertner looking forward to the challenge.

The Nurburgring race was the first of seven events in five countries on the 2010 Lotus Cup Europe Calendar, and with average grids of 40 cars expected at all rounds, action-packed racing is assured!