RIP George Duncan (Read 2,412 times)

[Tony]

The Wanganui Stockcar and Speedway Club has received sad news this morning. Life Member George Duncan passed away peacefully this morning, after a short illness.

George was a fiercely competitive driver, who earned the nickname Bruiser. Between 1979 and 1998 he was a regular in the Wanganui Warriors, being part of the first Warriors team to beat the Panthers in Palmerston North. Running as 23V, his blue A30 bodied car followed by a Tank were iconic Wanganui Stockcars.

In later years George served as crew chief for son Scott, firstly in the 23V Tank, followed by an ex-Adrian Barnes car.The Duncans then purchased a Rees spaceframe, Scott's present car. George also drove the Duncan Racing bus, purchased a few seasons ago from Gerry Linklater.

The Club extends its most sincere condolences to George's wife Denise, to Scott, Michelle, Caleb and Isaac and to Kylie, Daniel and Lucas in their loss, which we all share. George was a true Warrior, and will be greatly missed by everyone in the speedway fraternity.

PS: George was notoriously camera-shy, so these photos of him with the restored 23V Tank are extra-special.

[Admin]

Thanks for the memories George and condolences to all the family. 

[hienekenno1]

Very sad,RIP true stockcar legend.

[chevy1957]

Gee what a shock another legend gone to heaven but they don't have teams racing up there,We have lots of memories of George in the early days of racing at Wanganui. I purchased Georges old blue 23v Stockcar back in the eighties and that raced out of Te Marua under RD AUTO WRECKERS  painted green and was driven by Graham Robertson as 88w so thanks for a great car.You will be missed by all.Thanks heaps for the memories.

[alleycat137a]

Very sad news. After teams racing with Scott in the allstars it reminded me why I did stockcar racing. Because of the people. The whole Duncan family Scott, Denise and George were awesome to be around. Such lovely people. Rip George. Condolences to Scott, Denise an family.
Jamie fergusson.

[ricky57v]

Yes very Sad News to lose the mighty "Bruiser". Was the back bone of the Warriors for years.Heart felt condolences to the Duncan family.

[devilracer]

Sad news to read of someone i remember watching race as a kid. Condolences to the family at this sad time.
The chequered flag has fallen on earth but the green flag in heaven is now waving. RIP GD.

[Tony]

A message from the Duncan family re George's funeral:

On behalf of Mum and the entire family I would like to thank everyone for their show of support at this difficult time. The celebration of Dad's life will be held at the Wanganui racecourse Eulogy Lounge at 1pm, Tuesday, the 2nd of October.

Anyone who wishes to attend and share a final drink with him is welcome.

Dad always loved the rumble of a V8 so if anyone wishes to bring their superstock along for a guard of honour for Dad to pass through as he leaves the race course please contact Alan Luoni on 027 210 5118 by Monday for details and to confirm. There will be no racecars at the cemetery please.

Thank you
Scott