Tony Dron remembrance page and online condolences

JULIUS THURGOOD 18-11 2021 11:47 wrote:

I had called up Tony asking for a favour. Would he drive my Lotus IX at Brands Hatch? He was humorously gracious in his in acceptance of the task to drive the newly restored and since unproven car. "I cannot guarantee a win". We took the car to the Lotus Day at Brands Hatch where it was not only entered in the historic race but was part of the Concours. Hazel Chapman was a Judge and Tony was with the car. Job done! Tony went on to lead the race against impossible opposition in the worst conditions. What a memorable day - all made perfect with that special touch of Dron magic! Thank you dear Mate for everything.

JULIUS THURGOOD 18-11 2021 11:47 wrote:

I had called up Tony asking for a favour. Would he drive my Lotus IX at Brands Hatch? He was humorously gracious in his in acceptance of the task to drive the newly restored and since unproven car. "I cannot guarantee a win". We took the car to the Lotus Day at Brands Hatch where it was not only entered in the historic race but was part of the Concours. Hazel Chapman was a Judge and Tony was with the car. Job done! Tony went on to lead the race against impossible opposition in the worst conditions. What a memorable day - all made perfect with that special touch of Dron magic! Thank you dear Mate for everything.

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Tony Dron

August 29, 1946 - November 16, 2021

The administrator of this page is William Dron

Tony Dron was a racing driver, motoring journalist and author. He was a racing contemporary and friend of James Hunt in Formula Ford before competing in saloon cars, sports cars, Porsche series and latterly historic racing cars. He won events in 24 makes and 41 models of car. The total number of wins is not known but is well into the hundreds. He wrote for Motor magazine, was editor of Classic Cars for 11 years and a Telegraph motoring contributor. He is survived by his wife Charis and children from previous marriages, Amy, William and Katy. With thanks to Jeff Bloxham for the image.

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JULIUS THURGOOD 2021-11-18 11:47:56 wrote: I had called up Tony asking for a favour. Would he drive my Lotus IX at Brands Hatch? He was humorously gracious in his in acceptance of the task to drive the newly restored and since unproven car. "I cannot guarantee a win". We took the car to the Lotus Day at Brands Hatch where it was not only entered in the historic race but was part of the Concours. Hazel Chapman was a Judge and Tony was with the car. Job done! Tony went on to lead the race against impossible opposition in the worst conditions. What a memorable day - all made perfect with that special touch of Dron magic! Thank you dear Mate for everything.

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