Frequently Asked Questions

Who can attend?
The 4 Counties Car Club Meetings are open to anyone who wants to attend. You can even attend if you drive a Westfield, Elise, Atom or any other proper lightweight sportscar.

Ideally, the rules are:

• No more than 3 doors
• Manual (or sequential) transmission
• Not produced in quantities greater than 750 vehicles per annum
• Less than 1100 kilos in kerbside weight
• At least 180bhp/tonne

....but we know Nobles and the like don't satisfy these conditions, so perhaps we should say anything which will be interesting. Just don't turn up in something designed for rallying or off road use, or anything with an aftermarket subwoofer, and try to kid us its a track orientated car! 

Is The 4 Counties Car Club in any way affiliated with the Lotus Seven Club or Caterham Cars?
No,despite being founded by members of the Lotus Seven Club, the 4 Counties Car Club is entirely independent

Does it cost anything?
From time to time a tin may appear at meetings for small donations (circa 50p) to be made towards administration costs. If you were a boy scout, think of it as Subs.

Can I bring my wife or girlfriend?
Of course.  Be aware certain regulars are cautious regarding disclosure of car related expenditure in the presence of other members better halves.

Can I bring my husband or boyfriend?
No, come on your own! We'll be nice to you and won't dribble - except at the cars. 

How should we behave?
We have no special rights in the pub and you are requested to drive in a manner considerate to other patrons of the pub, hotel guests and local residents.

Who is responsible for the meeting?
You agree before attending that there is no organiser as such and that you: 1) attend the meeting entirely at your own risk, and 2) are entirely responsible for your own actions 3) wont hold any other person you encounter through the club liable for anything, no matter how serious.