# Lotus clubs, forums and specialists
Source: https://lotustrails.com/communities/

- [SELOC](https://www.seloc.org/) (Forum, UK / international): Originally the South East Lotus Owners Club, now one of the largest Elise and Exige communities anywhere, with a deep technical wiki.
- [The Lotus Forums](https://www.thelotusforums.com/) (Forum, International): Covers every model from Esprit to Emira, with active Evora and Emira sections and factory news.
- [LotusTalk](https://www.lotustalk.com/) (Forum, North America): The main forum for US and Canadian owners, with detailed knowledge of Federal Elise and Exige cars.
- [PistonHeads: Lotus](https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/forum.asp?h=0&f=49) (Forum, UK): Busy general Lotus discussion, buying advice and classifieds.
- [r/lotus](https://www.reddit.com/r/lotus/) (Forum, International): Photos, purchase questions and ownership stories from a broad audience.
- [Midlands Lotus Owners Club](https://www.midlandslotus.co.uk/) (Forum, UK): Regional club with an active forum, regular meets and a long-running Lotus news archive.
- [Lotus Drivers Club](https://www.lotusdriversclub.org.uk/) (Club, UK): National members' club with local area groups, runs and a magazine.
- [Club Lotus](https://www.clublotus.co.uk/) (Club, UK): Founded in 1956, one of the oldest and largest Lotus clubs, with area meetings across the country.
- [Golden Gate Lotus Club](https://www.gglotus.org/) (Club, California, United States): Northern California club known for its track days and autocross programme.
- [Club Lotus Australia](https://www.clublotus.com.au/) (Club, New South Wales, Australia): Social runs, motorsport and track days for owners in and around Sydney.
- [Lotus Club Queensland](https://www.lotusclubqueensland.com/) (Club, Queensland, Australia): Regular drives into the hinterland and an active sprint calendar.
- [Aussie Elises](https://www.aussieelises.com/) (Forum, Australia): National forum for Elise and Exige owners, useful for trip partners and local specialists.
- [Lotus Club Holland](https://www.lotusclubholland.nl/) (Club, Netherlands): Large Dutch club with track days and tours into the Eifel and Ardennes.
- [Lotus on Track](https://www.lotus-on-track.com/) (Track club, UK / Europe): Track days built around Lotus cars, with a short list of other accepted makes, including trips to Spa and the Nürburgring.
- [LoTRDC](https://www.lotrdc.com/) (Track club, UK / Europe): Organiser of Lotus Cup Europe, Lotus Cup UK and the Elise Trophy.
- [Lotus Drivers Guide](https://lotusdriversguide.com/) (Reference, International): Long-running reference site with press material, specifications and model histories.
- [Lotus Cars](https://www.lotuscars.com/) (Reference, Hethel, UK): The manufacturer: current models, dealers and factory news.
- [Classic Team Lotus](https://www.classicteamlotus.co.uk/) (Reference, Hethel, UK): The Chapman family's operation preserving and running the team's Formula 1 cars.
- [Elise Parts](https://www.eliseparts.com/) (Specialist, UK): Parts and upgrades for Elise, Exige and VX220, with worldwide shipping.
- [Elise-Shop](https://www.elise-shop.com/) (Specialist, Netherlands): European parts supplier with a wide catalogue for all Elise-platform cars.
- [Hangar 111](https://www.hangar111.com/) (Specialist, UK): Lotus specialist offering parts, servicing and conversions.