LUG 2026 Information!
AGENDA (details at the bottom of page)
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Thursday, Sept 24th - Check-In starts at late afternoon at the University Marriott Salt Lake City followed by a Welcoming Reception.
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Friday, Sept 25th - Morning Scenic drive, Lotus Car Show in Helper UT, Lunch, Group Photo, Dinner
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Saturday, Sept 26th - Kirkham Motorsports Factory Tour, Drives, LUG2026 banquet at the Natural History Museum of Utah
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Sunday, Sept 27th - Funkhana and LUG2026 Lunch and Awards
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Monday, Sept 28th - Hooked On Driving / LUG2026 Track Day (optional) at Burt Brother Motorsports Park, formerly Utah Motorsports Campus (video below)
The Utah Lotus Owners Coalition (ULOCO) host team is putting the final touches on the arrangements for a fantastic Lotus United Gathering in Salt Lake City, September 24-28, 2026.
Registration ended 10 Sep 26.
LUG 1 will be the first truly national Lotus event in many years. And those of you who attend will be a part of history when you become the first LUGNUTS ever!!
LUG2026 Guest Speaker
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Robin Shute​
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Winner at the 2026 Pikes Peak Hillclimb (video --->)
Event Registration Overview / Fees per Person
Now - 24 June
$395 /member
$445 /non-member
25 June - 9 Aug
$445 /member
$495 /non-member
10 Aug - 10 Sep
$520 /member
$570 /non-member
Registration is now closed.
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Entry fee includes all LUG2026 events from Sept 24-27 and LUG2026 meals (2 lunches, hosted reception & dinner & Saturday banquet).
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Hooked On Driving / LUG2026 Track Day on Monday, Sept 28 is separate and optional. This will be a separate registration & payment through HOD to be announced soon.
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All current members (and their spouse or significant other) of any regional, national or international
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LUG2026 Registration Fee does not include hotel costs. Entrants are responsible for booking their own accommodations. The University Marriott Salt Lake City is headquarters for LUG2026.
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For a walk through of the registration process on MotorsportReg.com, please refer to FAQ #11.
The Salt Lake City Marriott, University Park, is our host hotel. Located on University of Utah’s campus, at 480 Wakara Way. It is 2 stop lights away from miles of twisty mountain canyon roads. It’s walking distance from the Natural History Museum of Utah containing the largest display of horned dinosaur skulls in the country and Red Butte Gardens, a relaxing way to spend a couple of hours watching the sunset surrounded by floral beauty. The LUG special group rate is $165.00 per night. The Marriott will hold the LUG2026 rooms through September 15, 2026 or when sold out.
Or you can call the hotel directly (801) 581-1000 ext#1 and ask for Kaitlyn Harding.
The rooms at the Marriott are nearly all booked (as of 13 Aug). We also have a group rate at the nearby Hampton. Click here to book your room at the Hampton.
Information: Info@go2lug.com
GGLC's Website: https://Go2LUG.com
Note: Some people are getting email errors for info@go2lug.com. If you get an error, email us at info@lotusltd.org or website@lotusltd.org and we'll get your message to the right people.
Our High Performance Driving Event (HPDE) is organized by Hooked On Driving. It will take place on Mon, Sep 28, 2026 at the Utah Motorsports Campus. For additional information and to register, click on the button above.
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We'll use the full track configuration with 4 groups based upon driver experience – A (novice), B (intermediate), C (advanced), D (open). Low car count to maximize open track time. Beginner/Novice drivers receive one-on-one coaching and classroom debriefs. Lunch is included for all drivers (available at extra cost for guests). HPDE Registration (HPDE including autocross) starts at $449.
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LUG 2026 registrants can use code "LUG26" at checkout for $50 off their track registration (not valid for AutoX only registrations).
LUG 2026 Apparel is NOW available!
We have a selection of shirts and hats with the LUG 2026 logo. Order now and pick it up at LUG in Salt Lake upon registering. Simple!
Order by 6 Sep for delivery at LUG
Detailed Agenda
​​Click on the .pdf to see info on Lotus Caravans to Salt Lake City
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
2:00-7:00 PM Registration Open, Ballroom lobby
5:00-8:00 PM Meet and Greet Reception, outdoor reception area
6:00 PM Welcome remarks
6:30 PM Inokinetics Car Reveal - parking lot
7:30 PM Announcements
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
9:00A – 12:00 Drives to Helper Utah
11:00 AM – 3:00PM LUG2026 Lotus Car Show
12:00 N Lunch in Helper City Park
12:00 – 3:00 PM Favorite Car Voting
3:30 PM Depart Helper
6:00 PM Cocktails at Marriott
7:00 PM Dinner at Marriott – Ballroom
7:30 PM Remarks
7:45 PM Guest Speaker
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
9:00 AM Optional drive to Eureka, Utah
10:30 AM Tech Session #1– John Zender, Marriott
12:30 PM Tech Session #2– Dave Simkin, Marriott
6:30 PM Cocktails & Reception – Utah Natural History Museum
7:30 PM Dinner – Natural History Museum
8:00 PM Remarks
8:15 PM Guest Speaker
9:00 PM Announcements & Awards
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
8:30A – 9:30 AM Funkhana Sign-Up – Parking Lot Rice Eccles Stadium
9:00 A – 12:00N Funkhana Events
12:30 PM Closing Lunch – Marriott
1:00 PM Funkhana Awards
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
8:00 AM – 5:00PM HOD Track Day & Autocross – Utah Motorsports Campus
Cancellation and Refund Policy
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Entry to the Lotus Unitied Gathering 2026 can be cancelled (full refund) prior to August 30, 2026. Cancellations will not be accepted after this date.
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Golden Gate Lotus Club determines whether a registration is eligible for cancellation or a refund. MotorsportReg does not determine eligibility, authorize, or issue refunds.
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​To ask for a cancellation to the LUG event, log back into MotorsportReg and go to your account to cancel. The registration team from Golden Gate will authorize the cancellation.