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Tony Dron

August 29, 1946 - November 16, 2021

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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2021-11-19 22:00:07 wrote:

I grew up with Tony in our lives when he raced with my father, Richard Cleare, in the 1980s. He was my godfather, although I have to say his racing skills were better than his god parenting!! In 2017 Tony squeezed himself into his little Austin and drove down to pay his last respects to my father. It was an afternoon of old boys getting together after some years to reminisce. My father was very fond of Tony, a true friend rather than just a team mate and on behalf of my father and I, would like to thank Tony for touching lives like he did so well. Would welcome knowing of any memorial service that is being held. Fly high Tony, find Dad and relive the good times!.

2021-11-19 22:00:07 wrote: I grew up with Tony in our lives when he raced with my father, Richard Cleare, in the 1980s. He was my godfather, although I have to say his racing skills were better than his god parenting!! In 2017 Tony squeezed himself into his little Austin and drove down to pay his last respects to my father. It was an afternoon of old boys getting together after some years to reminisce. My father was very fond of Tony, a true friend rather than just a team mate and on behalf of my father and I, would like to thank Tony for touching lives like he did so well. Would welcome knowing of any memorial service that is being held. Fly high Tony, find Dad and relive the good times!.

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