This year is the 50th anniversary of Mike Hawthorn's death. I had been sent to a school in England by my father that was situated quite close to the scene of the crash on the A3 west of Guildford. I remember clearly the profound effect his death had on my class mates and me. Some of you might be interested to know that there will be a Memorial Service at St. Andrews Church Farnham (Surrey) on 25th January at 1330 prompt - followed by a parade of related cars through the town.
See
http://www.mike-hawthorn.org.uk/mservice.php