John Hawkins

I'm sorry that my first post takes this tone - I am sad to report NZ Racer's John Hawkins has passed away, having succumbed to the dreaded cancer - as advised in an email this morning from Allan Dick.

John was a great guy and a good man in 'motor racing trivia' games. I seem to recall he won a early quiz in Allan's auto NEWS and subsequently wrote for various magazines before 'NZ Racer'.

RIP Hawke

I knew as soon as I read the title to this thread it was going to be bad news. I'm very sorry to hear this. John was a lovely bloke and a real enthusiast. Really sorry to hear he is gone. RIP John.

Thanks for letting us know Michael.

Yes ,sad news indeed,RIP John thanks for the help along the way

Yes, very sad news, only meet him once and his Racer Magazine was a great read, RIP.

Dale Mathers

Very sad, an enthusiast who shared his passion.

John's website was where I went to get most of my motorsport news - especially the local historic events. He will be sadly missed.