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    • Lotus Cup Europe is the World's premier and longest-running Lotus race championship. It was originally set up by Group Lotus as fun but professionally run motor sport series.

      Lotus Cup Europe is an FIA International Series, with safety and technical regulations governed by the FIA. In addition to enjoying similar status to prestigious series such as Formula 2 and DTM, it is run as a championship.

      Lotus Cup Europe enjoys unrivalled support from the Lotus community, with many enthusiasts attending events. The championship is active on social media with well over 60,000 Facebook followers and all rounds are broadcast on TV and on our Facebook page.

      Competitors are assured of maximum time on track during events, and many of these open with a test day, for which drivers are welcome to enter. Race weekends start with a free practice session, and this is followed by 30 minutes of qualifying. There are two half-hour races, with both standing and rolling starts employed.

      Lotus Cup Europe receives technical support from Group Lotus, and competitors have full use of a dedicated hospitality unit as a social hub, and this includes catering facilities.

      Entries are split into three classes: V6 Cup - for the Exige V6 Cup and Evora GT4. 2-Eleven/Open – for the four-cylinder supercharged open-top 2-Eleven, four-cylinder Exige Cup cars, and for most other Lotus cars that are not eligible for the other categories. Production - for Elises, including the Elise Cup R.

      Championship points are scored according to class position, with bonus points added for the number of cars starting races in each class – therefore, drivers from all classes have an equal chance of competing for the overall title. Hungarian Bence Balogh won the 2018 title from the V6 Cup class, Belgian John Rasse raced a Production car to the championship in 2015, and Frenchman Jérémy Lourenco claimed the 2014 championship with a 2-Eleven.

      The Lotus Cup Europe calendar features the continent’s finest circuits, with three of 2019’s rounds supporting the prestigious DTM championship at Assen, Brands Hatch and Nürburgring. The season commences at the Hockenheim Historic and concludes at the 24 Heures Camions event at Le Mans.

      The championship is open to drivers at all levels of experience, provided that they hold an International D licence or higher. Whilst the series has grown hugely since its inception over a decade ago, the emphasis has firmly remained as a fun and social environment in which to compete.




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Lotus Cup Europe announces partnership with DTM for 2019
Lotus on Track Racing Drivers Club (LoTRDC), the organisers of Lotus Cup Europe has today (Friday) agreed terms...
Le Mans Bugatti 29-30 September Full Report
The 2018 Lotus Cup Europe season concluded on the Le Mans Bugatti circuit
Bence Balogh crowned Lotus Cup Europe Champion at Le Mans
New Lotus Cup Europe champion Bence Balogh scored a hat-trick of wins at the season finale in Le Mans this…
Champion set to be Crowned at Le Mans Finale
After 14 races in four countries over six months, the Lotus Cup Europe 2018 season reaches its climax in front…
Silverstone 1-2 September Full Report
For its sole British round of 2018, Lotus Cup Europe returned to Silverstone
McInulty claims a home win at Silverstone as Balogh clinches the title
Jason Mcinulty celebrated success on home tarmac at Silverstone this weekend
Brits aim to fight back as Lotus Cup Europe returns to Silverstone this weekend
Lotus Cup Europe heads to the UK, home of Lotus, for the penultimate event of 2018
Zolder 9-11 August Full Report
A regular fixture on the Lotus Cup Europe calendar for several years now, Zolder brings the championship to the Flemish…
Reigning champion Rasse returns to winning ways at Zolder
Belgium’s John Rasse ended his victory drought in style with a double victory on home ground
Next stop Zolder as title rivals aim to halt Balogh’s progress
Lotus Cup Europe visits Zolder on 9-11 August for the circuit’s annual 24 Hour race
Magny-Cours 6-8 July Full Report
After a three-year absence from the Lotus Cup Europe calendar, the series returned to the former French Grand Prix venue
Title leader Bence Balogh has Magny-fique weekend in France
Hungary’s Bence Balogh continued his domination of the 2018 season with a hat-trick of victories at Magny-Cours
Lotus Cup Europe returns to Magny-Cours this July
Located south of Paris, the former home of the French Grand Prix at Magny-Cours was last used by Lotus Cup…
Spa-Francorchamps 1-3 June Full Report
Drivers had just two weeks to prepare after the triple-header at Paul Ricard before moving onto Spa-Francorchamps
Jason McInulty wins at Spa as Bence Balogh continues title run
Jason McInulty stormed to his maiden overall victory at Spa-Francorchamps whilst Bence Balogh won his fourth race of the season
Next Stop Spa for Lotus Cup Racers
The FIA International Series returns to Spa-Francorchamps next weekend (1-3 June)
Paul Ricard 19-20 May Full Report
Following an exciting opening to the new season at Hockenheim, Lotus Cup Europe moved south to Paul Ricard in France
Hungary’s Bence Balogh stuns with triple win at Paul Ricard
Hungary’s Bence Balogh claimed his maiden Lotus Cup Europe race victory at Paul Ricard this weekend (19-20 May)
Lotus Cup Europe Heads South to France’s Paul Ricard Circuit
The FIA International Series moves to Paul Ricard in Le Castellet on 19-20 May, joining the Coupe de France Camions
Hockenheim 20-22 April Full Report
The 2018 Lotus Cup Europe season got underway at its now-traditional curtain-raiser at the Hockenheim Historic event
Evoras to the Fore as Steve Williams Doubles up in Germany
Britain’s Steve Williams celebrated a double victory in Germany as the new Lotus Cup Europe season got underway at Hockenheim
Lotus Cup Europe Season to get underway at Hockenheim this Month
Lotus Cup Europe returns to action at the Hockenheim Historic meeting on 20-22 April
Lotus Cup Europe set to visit Continent’s Best Venues in 2018
Grand Prix venues past, present and future all feature on the 2018 Lotus Cup Europe calendar
Le Mans Bugatti 28-29 October Full Report
The Lotus Cup Europe 2017 Champions are decided at Le Mans
John Rasse is crowned 2017 Lotus Cup Europe Champion at Le Mans
Belgium’s John Rasse takes two wins and 2017 Championship title
Nürburgring victories put Rasse on the brink of second Lotus Cup Europe title
Belgian John Rasse extended his championship lead at Nürburgring
Race two gets underway
Zolder 15-17 September Full Report
Belgium’s former Grand Prix venue, set in the country’s Flemish region, has become a regular fixture on the Lotus Cup…
Georges celebrates ending Rasse's (left) domination
Georges ends Rasse’s domination at Zolder as Lisandre’s title lead is cut
Xavier Georges returned to the top step of the podium this weekend (16-17 September) when Lotus Cup Europe visited Belgium’s…
Rasse Wins Twice at Home to Challenge Lisandre’s Title Lead
Belgian John Rasse won twice at Spa-Francorchamps to boost his Lotus Cup Europe title challenge
Paul Ricard 03-04 June Full Report
Proving that his Brands Hatch win was not a one-off, Rasse has made it a two-way fight for the overall…
Rasse Toasts a Double at Paul Ricard
John Rasse took two Lotus Cup Europe victories at Paul Ricard this weekend
Brands Hatch GP 06-07 May Full Report
Lotus Cup Europe supported the Blancpain GT Series at the Kent speedbowl
Comeback King Rasse Shares Victories With Georges at Brands Hatch
Belgium’s John Rasse won his first race since returning to Lotus Cup Europe
Hockenheim 21-23 April Full Report
The 2017 Lotus Cup Europe season got underway at its traditional opening slot as part of the Hockenheim Historic
French Contenders Win First Rounds of Lotus Cup Europe
Xavier Georges and Christophe Lisandre shared the spoils in the Lotus Cup Europe season-opener at Hockenheim
Bosch Hockenheim Historic – The Jim Clark Revival from 21 to 23 April
More than a dozen racing series show the whole variety of motorsport
Lotus Cup Europe 2017 provisional calendar released
The 2017 Lotus Cup Europe provisional calendar has been released...
Le Mans 8-9 October Full Report
After six events in four countries, the 2016 Lotus Cup Europe season drew to a close...
Packer doubles up at Le Mans as Georges, Lisandre and Chris Laroche secure class titles
Britain’s Jon Packer celebrated a brace of victories at this weekend’s...
Zolder 16-18 September Full Report
Belgium’s former Grand Prix venue, set in the country’s Flemish region, has become a regular fixture on the Lotus Cup…
Georges celebrates a double whilst Vizin takes 2016 title at Zolder
X Georges scored a brace of overall victories at Zolder this weekend, whilst T Vizin became the provisional LCE champion
Brands Hatch 27-28 August Full Report
After a seven-week summer break, Lotus Cup Europe returned to the UK for two races on the Brands Hatch Grand…
Steve Williams enjoys another double at Brands Hatch
Following his first Evora wins at Spa-Francorchamps in July, Britain’s Steve Williams added another brace of victories...
Spa-Francorchamps 8-9 July Full Report
A regular fixture on the Lotus Cup Europe calendar, this year’s Spa date once again coincided with the popular Fun…
Williams returns to the winners’ circle at Spa-Francorchamps
Britain’s Steve Williams made a long-awaited return to the top step of the podium...
Packer returns to victory lane at Silverstone
Jonathan Packer returned to the front of the Lotus Cup Europe field at Silverstone last weekend (4/5 June).
Paul Ricard 14-15 May Full Report
After a damp but entertaining opening weekend for the new season at Hockenheim in Germany, Lotus Cup Europe headed to…
Class war at Paul Ricard
Three different drivers claimed the spoils at this weekend’s (14-15 May) rounds of Lotus Cup Europe...
England’s Packer wins on penalties in Germany
England's Jon Packer took a brace of Lotus Cup Europe race victories...
Lotus Cup Europe 2016 provisional calendar released
The 2016 Lotus Cup Europe provisional calendar has been released...
Double celebration for Rasse family as Lourenço is denied treble at Le Mans
Gregory Rasse won the final Lotus Cup Europe race of 2015 at Le Mans last weekend...
Rasse boosts family fortunes with home victory at Zolder
Gregory Rasse took his third win of the year on home turf this weekend...
Walker puts the brakes on Lourenço’s winning streak at Brands Hatch
Jon Walker prevented another clean sweep of wins for reigning Lotus Cup Europe champion Jérémy Lourenço
Bus stop fails to halt Lourenço’s double decker at Spa
A spin at the Bus Stop chicane on the final lap of the second Lotus Cup Europe race at Spa-…
Magny-Cours Full Report
A welcome return to the former French Grand Prix venue after a few years came just when the 2015 Lotus…
Double joy for Lourenço and Rasse in Magny-Cours
Reigning Lotus Cup Europe Champion Jérémy Lourenço followed up his maiden overall win at Dijon- Prenois...
Dijon-Prenois Full Report
One of the most popular tracks on the Lotus Cup Europe schedule hosted rounds three and four of the 2015…
Champion denies Walker double victory at Dijon
Jon Walker led almost every session and every lap of Lotus Cup Europe at Dijon-Prenois...
Rasses revive fortunes at Hockenheim
Gregory Rasse won both opening races of the Lotus Cup Europe 2015 season...
Hockenheim Historic – Jim Clark Revival a must for Lotus fans
This year’s Bosch Hockenheim Historic – Jim Clark Revival meeting will be a treat for Lotus fans and owners, with…
Lotus Cup Europe 2015 provisional calendar released
The 2015 Lotus Cup Europe provisional calendar has been released, and the FIA International Series will visit...
Rasse celebrates a double as Lourenço takes the title at Le Mans
Belgian Gregory Rasse took a double victory in the final rounds of the 2014 Lotus Cup Europe season...
Lotus Cup Europe welcomes B.R.M as partner for the 2015 season
B.R.M is a French high profile watchmaker as well as a jeweller. Cars and racing feature heavily in B.R.M products…
Walker and Rasse take the spoils at Zolder as title race tightens
Jonathan Walker and Gregory Rasse shared the Lotus Cup Europe spoils at Zolder this weekend
Triple thriller as huge Lotus entry takes on Spa-Francorchamps
Nearly 90 cars from across the continent contested the Lotus Cup races at Spa-Francorchamps this weekend, with Elise Trophy, Lotus…
Spa-Francorchamps Full Race Report
Introduction Round three of the 2014 championship marked the beginning of a Belgian double-header at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit.
Walker’s charge as Lotus Cup Europe visits Dijon
Jonathan Walker bounced back from his double defeat at Hockenheim to dominate proceedings at Dijon-Prenois last weekend (10/11 May) Jonathan…
Rasse doubles up at Hockenheim
Gregory Rasse got his 2014 Lotus Cup Europe campaign off to the perfect start with a pair of race victories…
Lotus Cup Europe set to star at the Bosch Hockenheim Historic – Jim Clark Revival meeting
The opening round of the 2014...
Thomas Dehaibe is crowned Lotus Cup Europe Champion in Zolder
Thomas Dehaibe was crowned Lotus Cup Europe Champion at Zolder, becoming an FIA International Series title-holder at the Belgian circuit.

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