John Allan

It is with great sadness to report the news that John Allan passed away on 10th May.

The following message was received from John's widow, Wendy:

'I am so sad to have to tell you that John passed away suddenly on 10 May whilst on a Daytona trip to Bavaria.  We were staying with Daytona members
Thomas & Loren O'Flynn when he became unwell and was admitted to hospital in Augsburg.  Although we knew just after Easter that the leukaemia was beginning to come back we thought he would have a little more time and he was very determined to have a last trip.  Thankfully the end was quick and he was spared the prolonged suffering that is so often a feature of this disease.  He was a great character and I'm sure you all have very happy memories of him.'

Our thoughts and condolences are with Wendy at this time.

A tribute from Jamie Champkin, Clubmans Register Chairman:

'I am sure you remember John who was until the end of 2005 our Tech' Officer in respect of Classic Clubmans. Sadly he has passed on but departed as he would have wished I am sure.
John made a significant contribution to the establishment of Classic Clubmans over the last decade combining his technical knowledge with 'firm but fair' policing enabling many competitors to successfully
restore and race their cars true to period.
He was a typical 'gentle giant' in many ways. The Clubmans Register was enormously proud to have had the benefit of a former 750 MC Chairman in our midst and his enthusiastic wise counsel will be missed.'

A tribute from David Childs, Classic Clubmans Chairman:

'Few live up to the description of being larger than life and then there was John Allan, no one deserved the title more.  A very experienced competitor in Clubmans cars from the earliest days, specializing in what he always called a 'cars heart', the engine, he was the ideal choice to take on the role of Technical Officer for Classic Clubmans, which he did with boundless enthusiasm in 2000.  He participated in the growth of Classic Clubmans and in no small way contributed to the success we have today.  He did not suffer fools gladly and instilled a sense of 'doing the right thing' as far as the regulations are concerned contributing towards the camaraderie Classic Clubmans so obviously has today. 

No longer will we see the big red Ferrari Daytona motor into the paddock, the big smile and twinkle in the eye as an engine is selected for his inspection.  The huge laugh and friendly pat on the back when all turns out to be correct. 

We will all miss you, Big John.

Condolences to Wendy and Verity

From ALL at Classic Clubmans'

DC