Lotus 60th : update

amarshall · Post by **amarshall** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 14:05

I replied to Lotus re the Public Liability and lack of display space issues and here's the response. My problem with it is that this is a FACTORY event and NOT a clubs' event. Since they will be profiting from it, they should be covering insurance.

We do not have the funds to take out PL for a one-off event, and if we take it out at all, we get into all sorts of issues surrounding liability in the future - which could lead us down the horrible path to formation of a company ltd. by guarantee (which always seems to lead to the death of any goodwill in a club) etc. etc. etc. .

"I have checked with our Insurance manager and unfortunately you would need Public Liability Insurance. Last year you will remember that none of the Clubs wanted to pay for their marquee hire which would have solved this problem - hence we put the clubs under cover.

Due to the comments received, clubs wanted to be outside - so we have accommodated this point this year and allowed the clubs to bring their own marquees etc - unfortunately this means that the clubs are liable for insurance for the same - especially where the public is involved.

With regards to displaying two cars only - again last year we were told that not all clubs were invited and this upset some of the European and ROW clubs. We have therefore decided to invite all Lotus associated clubs this year - but of course this means we have to limit space as we can only cater for a maximum number. We guessed displaying two cars was better than none. Looks like no matter how hard the Team try - we cannot please everyone.

I hope you can see from above why we have made the decisions we have, and perhaps your forum will be a little kinder to us ! "

On the display cars issue - I'm going to suggest that they try to reserve specific areas of the car park for convoy arrivals.

Feel free to add to the discussion/debate.

texas2201 · Post by **texas2201** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 14:57

so where does this leave us? are you saying we will not put a display on?

amarshall · Post by **amarshall** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 15:01

As things currently stand - we will not be ALLOWED to display without proof of PL insurance.

I've had an idea though...

texas2201 · Post by **texas2201** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 15:10

pray tell Angus

amarshall · Post by **amarshall** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 15:25

texas2201 · Post by **texas2201** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 15:29

GLOL

alanmoss · Post by **alanmoss** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 17:18

Are you suggesting we all drive classic minis and sneak in through the sewers?

texas2201 · Post by **texas2201** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 17:23

Nice one Alan

Pete Boole · Post by **Pete Boole** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 20:53

83Excel · Post by **83Excel** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 21:00

I think he's suggesting we sneak in the back by blowing the bloody doors off

amarshall · Post by **amarshall** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 14:49

Problem has nearly been resolved. I hope to have some GOOD news about it on Monday/Tuesday.

Meanwhile - in anticipation of us actually going, we need

a) two cars for the display + concours competition
b) suggestions for other "special" cars which we think deserve to be displayed too.

I'm going to put up a NEW thread for attendance etc.

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