Mike Hawthorn Memorial Service 2009

[RW774]

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.

[alsaautomotive]

Lovely idea.
You are quite right that it's about time this country recognized the debt we owe to Mike & many other of the pioneering British F1 drivers.
Good luck, Al.

[aeropilot]

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.

[hot metal]

aeropilot said:

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.

Agreed ,also makes a change when they know what they are talking about .

[HiRich]

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.

[RW774]

Hi Rich, I`m on the case.Thanks for that,any other tips keep me informed

[Le Mans Visitor]

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

[ettore]

I`d attend as would my Father (MH was his schoolboy hero). Please keep the site updated.

[RW774]

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.............

[correlejco]

I'll be there (work permitting), plus a few friends who remember what real motor racing was like in the 50s and 60s. Keep us posted nearer the time.

[jonnylayze]

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)

Edited by jonnylayze on Wednesday 29th October 18:57

[RW774]

Hi All thanks for all your support. Yes I am aware of the one show and who is on it .Only 4 minutes though for the first englishman to win the world championship?.
Look out for the Book launch in November. As a contributor, I have a pre launch edition and I can tell you it`s excellent.The best yet.
I will keep you up to date with developments

[RedexR]

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.

[lowdrag]

acquired last year - signed two months before his death

[RW774]

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 ?

[RW774]

Hi All, pleased to say that Marenello are now on board , Ferrari owners club and Ferrari GB. However, it seems I have got to get public liabilty Insurance for the memorial service and parade?. Farnham town council took nearly 10 years to approve a cricket paviliion in Mikes` memory so nothing new here. Any ideas where I go to get the best deal for such and event?

[TimCrighton]

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?

[ettore]

TimCrighton said:

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?

The head of Tindle is a motoring enthusiast who regularly participates and sponsors the London to Brighton run.

[RW774]

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.

[RW774]

Hi All just to keep you posted of events. Nigel has very kindly offered to suppoort the event with his cars, but we are now faced with the Councils` involvement. Its a bit like swimming in treacle, though thankfully I have some help on the ground. You can`t do this, or that. So in true Hawthorn style.....Stuff it, we are going to do it anyway!