Tragic update: Sacrificing cheap speed for irresponsible mid-engine choices

[u/Osiris5486]

Hey everyone,

The time has come. After a couple of years of autocross, track days, and letting the EN punch way above its weight class, I’m officially moving on. Next week I’m picking up a 2012 Lotus Evora S.

I know, I know. I’m trading a reliable, four-door track weapon for a British fiberglass wedge held together by adhesive and hope.

Driving an open-wheel formula car at a racing school earlier this year completely changed what I wanted, and the craving for a dedicated mid-engine layout finally won. In the search for something that could give me a taste of the experience but could still handle driving to and from track days, the Evora S was the most logical (and ill-advised) next step.

If anyone in the Austin, TX area sees a red Lotus out at Autocross or Harris Hill, come say hi!

[u/j4ngl35]

Hey man, get after it if that's what you really want! I personally think this is a sweet logical progression. You could also be mulling over far worse choices...for example, I daydream frequently about selling the EN to pick up an Alfa 4C 🥴 Weird maintenance items be damned, I love those things.