It's A Special 65th Anniversary For Lotus 18 Formula Juniors, 1959-2024
The first Lotus rear engined race car, a Formula Junior Lotus 18, arrived at Brands Hatch December 26, 1959 for the Boxing Day Races. In another first, it was powered by the first Cosworth modified Ford Anglia 105E producing 75HP. Alan Stacey was the designated Team Lotus driver. Of note, future Lotus Champion driver Jimmy Clark was driving a Gemini Formula Junior. The full day of many dramas deserve a complete upcoming story. However the result was Alan Stacey finishing eighth but impressing many with the potential of the Lotus 18. Lotus 18s won many races in 1960.
There are numerous Lotus 18s entered in the two big Fall 2024 FJHNA Features at major vintage racing weekends: Lime Rock Historics August 30-September 2, Velocity Invitational October 4-6 at Sonoma Raceway.
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