Mike Hawthorn Meeting - Sunday 14 October, Farnham

[tim isles]

I have been asked to promulgate details of this event, as well as to promote the chance for owners of ACs from the period (Aces, Acecas and earlier) to take part in the parade. There are some very fine cars promised so it should prove a good spectacle.

I can't upload the documents but I can add the gist of them below.

The Press Release is as follows:

'The 60th Anniversary of the First British Formula One World Champion will be celebrated by an historic car parade through the streets of his home town on Sunday the 14th October – and ALL are invited!

Mike Hawthorn became the first British Driver to secure with World Championship in 1958. In taking the title he brought British motor racing to the pinnacle of world single seater competition. Sadly Mike tragically lost his life in a road crash just months after securing his title. In 2009 a dedicated group of enthusiasts marked the 50th anniversary of this event with a parade and the same core, The Friends of Mike Hawthorn are aiming to stage a stunning repeat in Central Farnham this October.

Lead organiser Michael Ballard says:

"We did not want to mark Mike's death again, and so have chosen this date, as being the closest weekend to Mike's clinching of the title in Casablanca in 1958."

The team hope to have cars of the type that Hawthorn would have known parading during the afternoon of the 14th, as well as holding a service of celebration in Farnham Parish Church. As Michael Ballard continues:

"We plan to run cars in batches around a town centre figure of eight circuit in a controlled manor, to give spectators the chance to see, hear and smell some serious machinery. We already have Jaguars of the type Mike won Le Mans with pledged, as well as a few of his actual racing machines".

Global energy supplier Total Elf have stepped up to provide sponsorship for "The Total Elf HTX Mike Hawthorn Grand Prix de Farnham"

The Jaguar Enthusiast Club is supported by Hawthorns of Farnham to enable the road closures, and many other local companies are supporting this event. But active support is also an essential to make an event like this a reality. It has the whole-hearted support of Waverly Local Authority, who's Leader, Cllr Julia Potts says:

"This is an event that really has the opportunity to bring many benefits to the organisers, the town and borough." Julia pledged the LA's support, going on to say "We are committed to working collaboratively to help deliver a great event."

More details and pictures of the launch event from:

msbassociates@ntlworld.com

And for those wanting to take part in the procession with a 1950's AC the details are here:

TOTAL ELF HTX MIKE HAWTHORN GRAND PRIX DE FARNHAM SUNDAY 14 OCTOBER 2018

Please read the following instructions carefully, print them, and bring them with you on the day, together with a copy of your entry.

The event starts at 1pm with a "Service of Celebration" at St Andrews Church, to commemorate Mike Hawthorn, Britain's

First World Champion.

Cars need to be in 'The Maltings Car Park' Farnhan by 11am at the latest.

The car park will be open by 9am.

All participants are invited to a civic reception after the parade.

Please complete the details below to be considered, and forward to msbassociates@ntlworld.com

or send to

Michael Ballard, 5 Chinnock Close, Fleet GU52 7SN

Mobile 07973731144

Parade Entry Form

Drivers Name

Address

Postcode

Email

Landline

Mobile Number

Car (Make, model & variant): please attach photo

Year (pre 59)

History

Passenger/Crew Names for Church/\Reception

PS. If room for a VIP passenger please let Michael know