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New Lotus Driving Academy To Open In The South Of France
Mark H posted a news article in Group Lotus
· Latest Lotus Driving Academy franchise centred at Grand Sambuc Chateau · Exclusive and challenging 2km private track · Le Mans record holder Henri Pescarolo and fellow Le Mans winner Stéphane Ortelli to attend Grand Opening – 5th May 2016 · First Lotus Licence Level 1 to be held on 7th May 2016 The Lotus Driving Academy Grand Sambuc, France opens its doors at the exclusive Grand Sambuc Chateau and private race track on 5th May 2016. Celebrating the opening, Lotus Driving Academy Grand Sambuc have organised a full day of activities where the press, guests, Lotus owners and enthusiasts are invited to join in the experience. The opening event will include a presentation about the Lotus Driving Academy, track driving activity including hot laps and demo laps, coaching, and demonstrations from Le Mans record holder Henri Pescarolo and fellow Le Mans winner Stéphane Ortelli. The new Lotus Driving Academy is set in the amazing secluded grounds of Chateau Grand Sambuc, a medieval castle located in Provence, close the family home of Pablo Picasso in Vauvenargues. Jean-Marc Gales, Chief Executive Officer of Group Lotus plc, said, “Ensuring as many people as possible get the opportunity to enjoy the pure driving experience of a Lotus sports car is at the centre of the Lotus Driving Academy’s mission. This popularity has meant that we now have official Lotus Driving Academies in Malaysia, the USA and of course at the home of Lotus in Hethel, Norfolk. This new Lotus Driving Academy in Grand Sambuc will offer an unbeatable experience on a challenging track in some of the best giant slaying sports and super cars you can drive.” Situated on a 2km track with 10 challenging corners, linked by exciting elevation changes, the Grand Sambuc track will challenge and reward all who attend the Lotus Driving Academy. Following the popular and successful format, which has been extensively tried and tested at the original Lotus Driving Academy at the home of Lotus Cars in Hethel, UK, customers will be able to drive the best lightweight sports cars available including the Lotus Elise Cup R and powerful Exige 360 Cup. From an Elise Experience all the way up to personal one-on-one training, the Lotus Driving Academy will also offer another customer favourite from Hethel, the Lotus Licence. Including 2 days of intense training, the Lotus Licence offers driving fans to become proficient on track while driving at speed with the worlds most pure sports cars. The first Lotus Licence Level 1 will be held on 7th May 2016. Those who would like to attend the launch event or the first Lotus Licence Level 1 should contact: Stéphane Auger [email protected] www.lotus-drivingacademy.fr Phone: 0033 442 660 166 Lotus Driving Academy – France Circuit du Grand Sambuc CD 11 13126 VAUVENARGUES View attachment: image002.jpg -
• More customers will now be able to enjoy the pure driving experience of Lotus cars • Lotus is to develop a global network of licensed driver training partners The Lotus Driving Academy is initiating a franchising programme to create a global network of Lotus Driving Academies in which to offer its fantastic training packages to driving enthusiasts around the world. Currently catering for over 2,000 visitors a year out of its base at Lotus’ HQ, Hethel, the franchising programme aims to increase this number several fold with the introduction of new international sites throughout 2016. Jean-Marc Gales, Chief Executive Officer of Group Lotus plc, stated: “The Lotus Driving Academy was originally established in 1999, offering a comprehensive range of driver training and experience packages for customers to relish the benchmark handling and pure driving experience of Lotus cars. The driver training packages have been developed and fine tuned over the years to keep pace with the progression and increased performance of Lotus cars, while staying true to Lotus philosophies. I am pleased to announce that with this new franchising programme many more Lotus fans and driving enthusiasts around the world will be able to experience Lotus cars on track and fulfil their driving ambition.” The Lotus Driving Academy is offering an opportunity to become a licensed partner of Lotus, buying into a successful business model and becoming part of a global network of Lotus Driving Academies. This new initiative will take the Lotus brand to new market territories with Lotus Hethel at the centre of the worldwide Lotus Driving Academy network. Franchisees will receive a turnkey package, which includes a complete suite of start-up assets and will become a direct business partner of Lotus. Prospective partners will be carefully selected by Lotus to ensure that the high level of quality and instruction is replicated around the world. Each and every franchise will go through a rigorous review process and instructors, coordinators and service technicians will undergo a comprehensive training programme to ensure Lotus’ high standards are met in all areas. Those seeking further details on how to become a licensed partner of the Lotus Driving Academy should email [email protected] or make contact by phone on: +44 (0)1953 608401. Those seeking more information on the Lotus Driving Academy should visit www.lotusdrivingacademy.com
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Experience The Lotus Driving Academy In Full 360 Degree Video Immersio
Mark H posted a news article in Group Lotus
• Lotus release new immersive video content across digital platforms and social media channels • Introduction to the Lotus Driving Academy through 360 degree video technology • Hot lap demonstration around the famous Lotus Test Track at Hethel HQ Established Established in 1999, the Lotus Driving Academy offers a comprehensive range of driver training and experience packages for customers to get a taste of the benchmark handling and pure driving experience of Lotus sports cars. Now available for the first time, prospective customers, Lotus fans and track driving enthusiasts alike can experience what a day with the Lotus Driving Academy might feel like in full 360 degree immersion using the latest video technology. At the home of Lotus Cars in Hethel, Norfolk lies a 2.2 mile test track that has been the site for test and development of all Lotus Cars since 1966. Viewers now have the opportunity to experience this world famous circuit at full race-pace in virtual reality – through their computer, tablet or mobile device – and get a taste of what’s on offer before experiencing it for real. The release of immersive 360 degree video content marks a first for Lotus who are keen to illustrate to a new audience the adrenaline-fuelled excitement and sheer skill involved with driving the latest Lotus sports cars on the limit. Lotus recommends the following channels to ensure a fully immersive experience: 360 degree viewing is supported on YouTube whilst browsing in Google Chrome on your desk top, on all Android devices, and via Facebook’s video player. The video can be found on the Lotus Driving Academy Facebook page www.facebook.com/LotusDrivingAcademy/videos/416979438495055/ and Group Lotus YouTube channel