5 CLNW Lotus owners joined several ELCC members for a joint Lotus drive June 15-17. Lotus models included 2 Elans, a Europa, a Cortina, Elise, Elan +2, and a 7. We were also joined by a Pantera, a Jaguar, and a couple more everyday vehicles.

From Scappoose out to Astoria. Lunch at Ft. George Brewery. Return on the Washington side. More details coming soon.

Join us Sunday, July 23 for our drive over Bald Peak Rd, north to Vernonia, and finish at a floating restaurant in Scappoose.

On 29th April 2017, CLNW celebrated the life of Jon Lexau with a Lotus drive out to Columbia Hills Historical State Park for Jon’s memorial, to release his ashes into the Columbia River, where he can continue to play somewhere he loved to be.   Pictures of the event can be viewed in …

CLNW is planning on having a Lotus drive out to Columbia Hills Historical State Park for Jon Lexau’s memorial on Sat. April 29.

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we learned today of the passing of CLNW secretary Jon Lexau. Jon had battled amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS, for the past 2 years. He will be missed for his gentle kindness and his multifaceted interests. Details on any arrangements/services will be posted in due …

Lotus was well represented at this year’s ABFM. Several Elises, Exiges, and an Evora represented the modern era. 6 Europas, a couple of Elans, some Espirits, and a 7 filled in the vintage years.  Jerry Boone and Dennis Fennimore brought their recently finished/acquired S2 Europas. Overall attendance was probably the most …

Despite the threat of rain we still managed to get 40 cars out for our annual PIR track day. Several Lotuses were in attendance as well as a good selection of race group cars. Feature of the day was the appearance of Jon Lexau’s turbo Europa. Current owner Brady Joy …