After decades of neglect and vandalism, and a near date with the wrecking ball, the landmark silo of the old Meadowdale Raceway has been saved. Thanks to the efforts of preservationists, racing enthusiasts, and local car clubs (including Lotus Corps),
Save the Silo
Thanks to the many pledges from individuals, preservationists, and car clubs (including Lotus Corps), the financial goal for the saving the Meadowdale Raceways silo has been reached. Among the contributors was the family of Leonard Besinger, who was the original builder of the
Save the Silo
Long-time Lotus Corps members will undoubtedly remember Meadowdale Raceways, which was located in Carpentersville, Illinois. In operation from 1958 to 1969, the track was 3.27 miles long, with a combination of flat and fast, hilly and twisty, open land and forest sections. The track’s most prominent
Matt’s Models – August 2005
This month we will finish the “video vault” segment, and get hack to my passion (dare I say weakness?)- models. (Perhaps we should rename my column as “Man’s Madness” ?? Off we go… Jeremy Clarkson is a hit of a legend in
Matt’s Models – July 2005
This month, we will continue to peruse the video vaults in search of more lotus sightings. Although the Indy 500 race has passed us by for another year, this is the time to snatch up those DVDs that contain bits and pieces of
Matt’s Models – June 2005
Looking over the previous newsletter on Jim Clark’s win at Indy gave me an idea … what treasures are available on video for us to relieve the Lotus glory days? I thought I would take the next couple of newsletters
A Proper Display
Jimmy Clark’s Indy winning Lotus on display in the Henry Ford Museum, in what Andrew Ferguson called “…disgusting condition” The crazed and broken fiberglass is hard to see, but the bent suspension arms are very obvious. The Henry Ford Museum, located in