Mark got involved in motorsport as a teenager, racing go karts and achieving success by becoming the New Zealand Junior Karting Champion. Motorsport was interrupted by university studies, but Mark later returned to it, racing an ex-Shellsport Datsun Coupe at Clubmans level with many class successes. Recently Mark has been involved in classic motorsport, campaigning a 105 Alfa. Currently working and living in Thailand, Mark is excited to be home for this iconic event driving his Lotus.

Mark Pearson - 2006 Lotus Elise Sports Racer

Mark got involved in motorsport as a teenager, racing go karts and achieving success by becoming the New Zealand Junior Karting Champion. Motorsport was interrupted by university studies, but Mark later returned to it, racing an ex-Shellsport Datsun Coupe at Clubmans level with many class successes. Recently Mark has been involved in classic motorsport, campaigning a 105 Alfa. Currently working and living in Thailand, Mark is excited to be home for this iconic event driving his Lotus.

2006 Lotus Elise Sports Racer:

The Lotus Elise Sports Racer is a special edition model that was built in limited numbers. With a total production run of 199 units worldwide, only two of these vehicles made their way to New Zealand. Running through a 6-speed close ratio gearbox, its mid-mounted transverse 1796cc engine produces 141kW (189hp) at 7800 rpm. With a curb weight of only 860kg, the Elise delivers a driving experience true to the Lotus marque.