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MOTORSPORT HISTORY 1988-1992 Gavin began racing at the tender age of 34 after he built 2 go-karts and started a go-kart series on the dirt touring car circiuts in South-east Queensland. Finishing 2nd in 1991 and 3rd in 1992, Gavin decided to try his luck at racing cars. Sponsors- None 1993-1998 Gavin is one of the few people who have made Morgan Park Raceway at Warwick into what it is today. If he is not at the race track improving the facilities or planning ways to make it bigger and better, you would probably find him in the shed working on a few racecars. Throughout the years Gavin has raced both Michael's and Rebecca's cars in various classes. In 1995 Gavin won Sportsman of the Year and finished 2nd in th SEQTCC. Gavin has co-driven for various drivers in the endurance events. With Ross Johnson in 1996 driving a Valient Charger, with son Michael in the endurance series in 1997. Gavin finished 2nd with daughter Rebecca in the WDSCC endurance race in 1998, 3rd in 1999, and 4th with Ross Smith in 1999 driving a Ford Falcon. 1999 Gavin built his own Honda Civic to race against his kids in the production class. But found out he was too old and slow to get anywhere near them. Sponsors- Auto One, Dotties Dry cleaners 2000 ???? 2001 Gavin received the Warwick District Sporting Car Clubs highest award at the clubs annual dinner. He was presented with Life Membership for the dedicated hours of work over many years in the sport of motor racing at Morgan Park Raceway. 2002-2003 Mostly watch on from the sidelines. Had a few major operations which prevented him from racing. 2004 Competed in the Morgan Park Raceway 50th Anniversary Race meeting and Morgan Parks Annual Night Race in his newley repainted and revamped Honda Civic. 2008 Gavin was diagnosed with cancer in August 2007 and during his cancer treatment he built himself green Holden Gemini to compete in the QLD Supersprint Series for 2008. "When one talks about Morgan Park Raceway, one name that has really come to the mind down the years is Gavin Dawes. Gavins death at the age of 53 after a long illness is a shock to everyone in motor racing. He was an active member/volunteer and life member of the Warwick District Sporting Car Club and a successful competitor along with his children Michael & Rebecca. I am sure the thoughts of the Warwick sporting community are with Denise and their family. Morgan Park Raceway won't quite be the same" - Warwick Daily News Gavin Dawes: 19th Sept 1955 - 11th Oct 2008 |
