It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Bruce Mitchell.

Bruce was a long-time member of Formula Classic, competing in his Reynard FF2000.

Bruce was an outstanding member of the club always willing to assist and contribute to the Formula Classic Club Racing club wherever he could.

A keen motorcyclist as well as race car driver, Bruce would often turn up to race meetings to spectate on his motorcycle.

Over the past several years he had been struggling with a medical issue that interfered with his race commitments. Also, the engine in his Reynard was troublesome in recent years forcing Bruce to retire from several events. But these challenges showed Bruce’s true character of never giving in and always bouncing back with a positive attitude.

For the past two seasons Bruce had hand made the beautiful handicap championship trophies that are awarded at the end of each season.

It is a tragic irony that Bruce was to be awarded the Formula Classic Spirit Trophy, for outstanding contribution to the club, on the day he lost his life.

He will be missed by everyone who knew him.

WORDS: Brian Searles