Hi All, I `m arranging a memorial service next year for Mike Hawthorn . I can`t believe it`s 50 years this year since he won the Championship and still nothing. Next year will be 50 years since he died, so there will be a memorial; service at St andrews Farnham on the 25th of january. the JDHT and Ferrari will be out in force, there will be a parade of the cars and companies he was involved with.
The Police will close the roads off. Then off to the cemetry to lay wreaths.
Its about time this nation did something to honour this man,so step out and do it all you pistonheads.
Please post your support and let me know if you are going.

Was reading one of the red top dailies today in the barbers, and in their report on the Chinese GP they journo ended his bit by mentioning that if Hamiliton won the WDC tomorrow, he would be the youngest WDC and it would be appropiate as tomorrow would be the exact 50th anniversay of Mike Hawthorn being crowed our 1st WDC.

I was pleasantly surprised to see a daily journo mention Mike.

I'd be interested in going, and know others who would want to be there. Please keep us abreast.

Also, have you tried TNF at Atlas F1? You'll get a very good response there.

Good plan, I will try and pop along too. be nice to see a parade of his cars too.

Thanks all for your support, the more the better.Trying to drum up support is difficult, though it should not be. The service date is fixed, and I am working with the various bodies to get this as a big event.
Keep it coming.............

It would be good to get there - Although he died almost 20 years before I was even born, Mike Hawthorn has been a huge influence on my life - please keep us posted with arrangements.



Incidentally, I believe that the BBC's One Show is planning a feature on Hawthorn for next Monday (3rd November) presumably on the basis of the 50th anniversary and Lewis Hamilton winning the World Championship (fingers crossed)

What an excellent idea , its nice to see our heroes remembered , as a local who visits the town council sites (in the course of my duties) in Farnham I know that grave is always immaculately kept and its good we remember our first F1 champion.

Very nice lowdrag, I`m sure Nigel will be on your case for it , are you coming to the memorial? have you still got that old orig Mk1 from the green grocer in Farnham ?

My grandfather (a drinking partner of Hawthorn's) and I will come along

I'm sure Tindle Newspapers (Farnham herald) will carry some coverage to help drum up interest. Mike was their first ever 'news' front page if I remember reading their article correctly?

Hi All brilliant support thanks. I have tried to meet Mr Tindle, but he is quite elderly and has a wall of protective employees around him.