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Kaikohe Car Club Inc, PO Box 408, Kaikohe. email: beadletaylor@xtra.co.nz |
Gary "Gear Box" - 19k 21st September 1963 - 11th August 2009 (aged 46 years)
His service was held in Greymouth on the 16th August 2008, his body was laid to rest in the Hokitika cemetery.
Gary was well know around the Northland Tracks as both a driver an a valuable club member. He was admitted into Auckland hospital on the 10th August as the result of a farm accident. Gary developed his love of racing through his father whom raced Stock cars down south, Gary moved to Kaikohe to work as a mechanic for Broadway Motors, Kaikohe after a few years of working inside, he decided to move back to farming.
Gary's first love was C Grade & the Demo Derby's He had his stent of winning trophies along with one for the "Worst Prepared Car" Gary then had a short stent in the Stock cars and later Jalopy's
Gary smiling face and helpfulness to his fellow members will be missed amongst his fellow team members.
photo above: taken of Gary at 2008 prize giving - seen here with Wendy Scott (president at the time) follow link below |