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Mark Field

13-01-2014 08:17 PM

RIP John Button

It is a sad day, John Button (Jenson's Dad) passed away on Sunday.

As he opened the Mendip Model Motor Racing Circuit many years ago I feel it would be a remiss not to mention the sad news.

Maybe some of the older member's on this forum can remember watching John Button in Rallycross meetings from Brands Hatch and Lydden Hill on Grandstand? Great driver and a legend in his own right!

So, maybe something should be done by way of a tribute?

A full size circuit would name a corner after him, a race or maybe even an event?!?!

Mowen208fly

13-01-2014 09:50 PM

Well said Mark and I agree as he did open the venue many years ago it would be a shame not to mark it in some way :thumbsup:

Paul Field

13-01-2014 10:13 PM

A sad day
Maybe a plaque on the rostrum would be a good idea.

blue_pinky

13-01-2014 10:45 PM

That is really sad news...since he will always be someone who has connection to the club I agree it would be a nice gesture to do something in respect of this. I'm not sure what, but I'm sure we can come up with something appropriate.

:(

Danosborne6661

14-01-2014 09:16 AM

RIP!

Great ideas though, would be really nice to do something seeing as John opened the onroad track.

CARB	14-01-2014 09:20 AM

perhaps a memorial day in the summer and invite some of the founder members to come and donate any proceeds to a favoured charity.

it would also be good to notify Jenson of any plans before hand

GIWRS

14-01-2014 09:26 AM

RIP !

RIP !

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