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Founder of Hewland Engineering passes.

Discussion in 'F1' started by Fast_ian, Aug 18, 2012.

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  1. Fast_ian

    Fast_ian Two Time F1 World Champ

    Sep 25, 2006
    23,397
    Campbell, CA
    Full Name:
    Ian Anderson
    Hey,

    Just posted at Autosport;

    Growing up around race cars in the "60s, 70s and 80s" they were the *only* way to go. Not just in F1 either - Everything, from FF and F3 thru monster Can-Am cars probably had a Hewland 'box for most of its life.

    They remain one of the few true engineering shops in the business - Apparently, William also has his dads passion to do the right thing, rather than the biggest money maker.

    RIP to one of the Gods of the industry.

    Cheers,
    Ian
    PS - I can almost guarantee his cogs wouldn't cost $40K a set..... ;)
     
  2. Papa G

    Papa G Formula 3

    Dec 29, 2003
    1,406
    RIP

    Another one of the greats leaves us :(
     
  3. VIZSLA

    VIZSLA Four Time F1 World Champ
    Owner

    Jan 11, 2008
    41,692
    Sarasota
    Full Name:
    David
    RIP.

    If there's any name in racing that's iconic it's Hewland.

    Godspeed.
     

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