Actually I thought that this show was slightly better than it has been in the last few years, after all it was pretty dire about four years ago
Don't forget that "Club" Lotus is, in fact, a commercial venture run for profit by an individual, therefore he has to make an estimation on what he can get away with in terms of charges to stall-holders, etc.
I think that the rot set in about 7 years ago, until then Matty, Miller, Neil, QED, Pat Thomas, Tony Thompson and dozens of jumble stalls all were there, then pitch prices went up and the rest is history. Of course what we do not know is how much Donington has raised their prices since Tom Wheatcroft handed over control.
I don't mind looking at loads of Elises, Exiges and M100s, I'll never own one of those things but at least they are prettier than the dreaded wedges.
Maybe if all you Elansters were to join LDC, en mass, then they could organise a Midlands Elan event? Failing that, apply for membership of the Cheshire Lotus Owners Group.
Cheers,
Pete.