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Post by Admin on May 6, 2010 11:31:04 GMT 12
CAWLEY Dave
The Christchurch Speedway Association expresses its sincere condolences to the Cawley family
on the loss of a respected and loved member of the speedway fraternity. Dave has battled against an all too
common foe with bravery, dignity and courage. Dave and his family have given so much to the sport and he was
recently presented with a Special Honorary Life Membership in recognition of his services. Race free Dave in that
big dirt track in the sky. We will miss you.
Committee & Members of CSA
Dave's funeral will be held on Saturday 8 May at the Darfield Recreation and Community Centre, North Terrace, Darfield at 1pm, afterwards to the Glenroy Community Hall, Windwhistle Road, Glenroy at 3pm for refreshments.
Messages can be sent to the Cawley Family at P O Box 31-300, Christchurch 8444. No flowers by request but donations can be given to the District Nursing Service at the funeral.
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Post by MadMarty13B on May 6, 2010 16:12:42 GMT 12
Yes this is a huge loss, condolences to Dave's family
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Post by bigredcorvette on May 6, 2010 17:43:58 GMT 12
What a huge loss of such a great guy , our thoughts go out to the family .
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Post by GavS on May 6, 2010 19:19:00 GMT 12
RIP Dave, from all of the guys at Scott Racing, Edge parts and performance, and Concut
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biggyg
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Post by biggyg on May 6, 2010 22:30:52 GMT 12
RIP Dave, condolences to the family and friends.
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Post by cards on May 7, 2010 12:29:29 GMT 12
Sincere sympathy to Dave's family.
One of the good guys in the Christchurch speedway scene.
When I first started my announcing at Ruapuna back in about '82 Dave was one of the most encouraging blokes in the pits.
And what a character !!!
We'll miss him.
John Cardwell
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Post by ben crowe on May 7, 2010 17:04:58 GMT 12
Dave had a certain aura about him. I grew up watching him race, but didn't really meet him until my dad (of whom he knew very well) dragged me into DC Autospares in Hornby when I was about 10. I was amazed at how he treated me like just another one of the guys, despite the fact I was still just a little kid. Later on, I was fortunate to have some dealings with Dave within the automotive parts industry, buying up some of his stock when he finally closed the doors.
This past season as modified Sprint rep, I had the pleasure of dealing with Dave again in his new role as an SNZ referee at Ruapuna, and it was good to be dealing with him again, although we didn't really have the time to talk about Speedway.
Dave did a lot for Speedway down here, and if it weren't for him, us openwheel fans in CHCH quite possibly couldn't have had venue to watch our chosen facet of the sport.
The cruel irony of Dave's illness is that he was diagnosed about the same time my Dad was diagnosed with cancer. Dad's still going strong, but now his mate has gone.
Godspeed Dave. Open wheel racing will be all the poorer with out you
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Post by Autopete55 on May 10, 2010 15:54:21 GMT 12
Got to meet Dave very early in my Speedway career when I was crewing on the VW Saloon 31 n of Terry Fletcher. Terry and Dave were great mates and all due really that they both ran 2180cc VW engines. Many great nights of fun and learning with Dave and family. My Stockcar wing was what was left of the wing he ran on his Midget one night to prove a point. They banned it of course but Dave had the time of his life sneaking out and getting some laps in before they black flagged him. A true blokes bloke,hard but fair. Another good one gone!!! Thinking of Dave and his family at this very sad time.  God Speed Mate!!! Pete and Karen Muckle Nelson |
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mod84c
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Post by mod84c on May 11, 2010 10:55:03 GMT 12
RIP Dave, Will be sadly missed.
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Post by James Selwyn on May 13, 2010 23:54:05 GMT 12
Here is a link to a tribute video made with footage of the 1st Annual D.C Tribute Midget race (online Midgets at KDSR [ www.kiwidirt.com ]) |
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