It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of Geoff Hunt.
Geoff was a long-standing member of the British Automobile Racing Club, a former regular Hill Climb competitor and a South West Centre Committee Member. He will be remembered for many things; most notably being a true gentleman, always happy to help anyone, and his regular participation at Gurston Down in his beloved Lotus 22.
We are not sure exactly when Geoff first competed at Gurston which opened in 1967. However, if it was not from the very start, it was certainly only a year or so later. He later joined the Committee, again we are not sure of his exact service dates as his tenure predates our records which only go back as far as 1987. Geoff was active to the very last and would have been seen by many helping out at the May National Meeting which was only a week before his death.
Geoff will primarily be remembered for his beautiful Lotus 22, which will be present at his wake. However, Geoff competed in several cars over the years including an MGB, Cooper 500, March 733 (1598cc Twin Cam) and a Pilbeam MP51 which he purchased in 1980. He competed in both the Lotus and the March from the mid 70’s.
He retained the Lotus which he said he would never sell and did admit to being regretful at selling the March. So close to his heart was the Lotus, he even held a birthday party for it in the garden of his house where it was guest of honour. He last competed in the Lotus at Gurston in 2013 but only last year he threatened to get it out of hibernation to turn its wheels again.
A competitor and a gentleman who will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
Our condolences go to his wife Glynis, his family and friends.
It is with great sadness that we have to announce that Geoff Hunt, the longest serving committee member at BARC South West and regular competitor until recently, has died.
Geoff was an outstanding member of the committee and a regular competitor at Gurston Down in the beautiful Lotus 22.
Our condolences to Glynis and his family. We will all miss him.
His funeral will be held on 3rd July 2024 at 11:45 at Knights Enham Church, Knights Enham, Andover, SP10 4DS and then after at Manor Farm, Knights Enham. SP10 4DS
Tim Pitfield has been a committee member at BARC South West Centre for more than 30 years, 32 years according to the records we can find. At our recent Annual General Meeting, Tim stepped down as an active committee member.
Tim has undertaken a wide variety of roles during his time on the committee and has worked tirelessly over the years to help make Gurston Down the success it is.
Simon Purcell thanked Tim and presented him with a decanter and glasses to remember his time with us. We will miss him but he’s not going to be taking a back seat. He has kindly agreed to continue the work he currently does and he’ll still be in the paddock, as a regular competitor.
On behalf of all the committee and the membership of BARC South West we thank you.
The entry lists, batch allocations and paddock allocations are available on our online entry system together with any updates of these documents. Please check these.
Unfortunately, due to adverse weather conditions we felt it necessary to curtain Sunday’s meeting for the safety of everyone.
Saturday was a lovely day and some great performances from the drivers that entertained everyone.
We would like to thank drivers, spectators, office staff, clerks, MSUK Steward, Scruntineers, Marshals, particularly today, commentary team and everyone who made this weekend possible.
The picture is from Saturday, taken by Stuart Wing (CaptureYourCarPhotography).
Our next weekend’s motorsport will be on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June.
