Stratos Enthusiasts' Club

Overview

The Stratos Enthusiasts Club exists for all enthusiasts of the Lancia Stratos, in all of its forms.

Members are invited from all areas, whether they are owners of original cars, builders of replicas, or just plain enthusiasts with a common interest in this very special car. This is not specifically a web-based club, although it has this web presence for publicity and to benefit from the possibility of more timely information updates.

If you are own, or are considering the purchase of, one of these cars the wealth of information available through the club will be something you cannot do without. Catch up with club members at one of the many car shows, or maybe see the cars in action at some of the competitive events that feature this car.

A short document introducing the club is available HERE for download as a PDF file. As well as information about the club, this document includes a membership application form. This flyer is also for use by club members in promoting the club when displaying their cars or attending at shows.

Background

The club was previously known as the Stratos Replica Club, but a name change has arisen to more accurately reflect the interests and membership of the club as a whole. The club was formed in February 1988 with a view to pooling knowledge and interest in the building of kit car replicas of the Stratos.

The club now has over 100 members worldwide, with particular centres of interest in the UK, Europe, USA and Australasia. As of this year, plans are underway to noticeably increase the size and scope of the club and to involve more cars, owners and enthusiasts in promoting the use and visibility of the Stratos.

The club is run by a committee, which has a number of positions that are filled by volunteers. These persons are elected each year at the club Annual General Meeting. The committee members meet and communicate on a regular basis to ensure the progress of the club and its activities.

Other members take on occasional duties, such as arranging particular social or competitive events. The offer of assistance and help in organising club activities is always appreciated. If you are of the sort who can plan and implement events of this sort, we would be very pleased to include you in our ranks.

Future

Current effort is under way to define and pass a documented set of club rules that control the operation and constitution of the club. Once these have been ratified by the committee and accepted by the club members, the rules will be posted on this web site for general access.

Of greater interest and importance, the club is now affiliated with the ACSMC (Association of Central and Southern Motor Clubs) in the UK and is planning to be registered with the MSA (UK Motor Sports Association). This will bring a number of benefits and help in the organisation of the competitive side of the club, which should apply to UK and overseas members too.

Membership

Club membership is offered for annual fee of £35 and runs from our AGM, which is normally held in June / July. At present there is no joining fee, although that policy may change.

Payment is currently only accepted in Pounds Sterling, although arrangements may be made in future for payments in other currencies (particularly Euros and US Dollars). If you are joining from overseas, or renewing an overseas membership, please contact the membership secretary or the treasurer to determine the best way to arrange payment.

Joining

A membership application form is available in either Adobe Acrobat format for you to print and fill out manually, or as a Microsoft Word document that you can update before printing.

To join the club, complete this form and send it to the address below with a cheque for £35.00, made payable to Stratos Enthusiasts Club.

Upon joining, you will receive a club membership card and a copy of the most recent newsletter. You will also receive a copy of the CD-ROM containing electronic versions of all earlier newsletters. Apologies if there is any delay in receiving this, as the club has only limited stock of these CD's at any time, but you will be sure to get one upon joining the Stratos Enthusiasts Club.

Newsletter

You will be kept up-to-date with information by regular copies of the club newsletter. The newsletter contains write-ups on members cars, club events, technical features, For Sale/Wanted ads, event calendars, committee reports and much more useful information.

The newsletter is produced and sent out on a quarterly basis (sent air-mail for our overseas members). Other flyers and printed information are sent out on an ad-hoc basis, particularly for special events that arise between newsletter publication dates.

The club secretary includes a regular update in the newsletter, describing recent events of note. 

Web Site

This web site exists to share information on the Stratos Enthusiasts' Club and its activities. With that aim, it is not restricted to club members, although a members-only section may be added in future.