Traditionally, early summer is when the motor sports world shifts into high gear. May is the month when some of the crown jewels on the annual motor racing calendar take place, including the Indianapolis 500 and the Monaco Grand Prix. And during June, speed enthusiasts annually anticipate classic events such as the LeMans 24-hour sports car race and the Isle of Man motorcycle road race.
HETHEL, England—Lotus Cars recentlyunveiled the E-R9, a next-generation electric endurance racer that could be on the starting grid of circuits around the world by the end of this decade.