It seems that Norman Dewis has passed away today
Norman Dewis RIP
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, Jun 08 2019 21:28
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Richard Jenkins
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Posted 08 June 2019 - 22:07
Sadly, Norman had been struggling lately so it comes as no surprise, but what a life - what a fabulous and long, enjoyable life he led. A lovely man, a true gentleman and it was a great pleasure to meet him a few times; he had time for pretty much everyone.
Condolences to Norman's family - they can be so proud of him - and friends. 
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Posted 09 June 2019 - 09:04
Just like Richard, I met old man Norman briefly a few times, the last being in July last year and he was such an absolute pleasure, always with a smile and a twinkle in his eye, making jokes and happy to chat with everyone. What a long and wonderful life he has had, I feel so happy to have had the privilege of having those few short chats with him.
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Tim Murray
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Posted 09 June 2019 - 09:49
Yet more bad news. Sincere condolences to his family and friends.
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Doug Nye
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Posted 09 June 2019 - 12:17
What a terrible week this has been. Rest in peace Norman... But what an innings he played. Apart from his long life within the motor industry he was also one of the very few wartime RAF Blenheim force gunners to have survived at all. For him his last 70-plus years could be viewed as a bonus...
Sincere condolences - of course - to his family and many friends, worldwide.
DCN
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Louism
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Posted 09 June 2019 - 20:44
The great week at Le Mans started today, Norman Dewis will deeply miss us...
https://www.lemans.o...Q7C4WH7ZOHxdaos
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Posted 10 June 2019 - 05:34
I am so sorry to learn of this, but he had a long life, well and fully lived.
May his family be comforted.
May his family be comforted.
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Posted 10 June 2019 - 12:22
What a terrible week this has been. Rest in peace Norman... But what an innings he played. Apart from his long life within the motor industry he was also one of the very few wartime RAF Blenheim force gunners to have survived at all. For him his last 70-plus years could be viewed as a bonus...
Sincere condolences - of course - to his family and many friends, worldwide.
DCN
Very sad, but I was unaware of the nature of his wartime activities. Makes him even more remarkable for my money!
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Eric Dunsdon
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Posted 11 June 2019 - 16:54
I was sorry to read that Mr Dewis had passed away. I had the pleasure of meeting him at the launch of the Mike Hawthorn 'Golden Boy' book a few years ago when among other things we discussed the 1955 Goodwood 9 Hours race in which he finished 5th with the Broadhead D Type he shared with Bob Berry. This makes me wonder how many others can claim to have seen Norman Dewis the racing driver?. I know that he did Le Mans in 1955 with Don Beauman and that William Lyons discouraged Lofty England from using him as a Works driver because of his value as a test and development man. Does anyone know of any other races?.
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ensign14
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Posted 11 June 2019 - 17:41
Yes. Mille Miglia 1952, running 3rd with 180 or so miles to go when the steering on the C-Type broke. Although given his co-driver was one S. C. Moss I do not know how much driving he managed.
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Tim Murray
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Posted 11 June 2019 - 19:02
Here’s his listing on the Racing Sports Cars site:
https://www.racingsp...n-Dewis-GB.html
Those three races do appear to be the only ones he actually competed in, although he was a nominated driver at several other events but didn’t actually get to race.
https://www.racingsp...n-Dewis-GB.html
Those three races do appear to be the only ones he actually competed in, although he was a nominated driver at several other events but didn’t actually get to race.
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Eric Dunsdon
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Posted 12 June 2019 - 08:00
I didn't include the 1952 Mille Miglia for that reason Ensign. Incidentally, considering Sir Williams attitude toward Norman being used as a Works driver I wonder if he knew that two of his employees were sharing a car in the 1955 Nine Hour Race?.
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dgs
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Posted 12 June 2019 - 13:38
Norman Dewis did produce a Formula 3 car (DNC-Rudge) that is listed in a few race entries 1950-1951.Here’s his listing on the Racing Sports Cars site:
https://www.racingsp...n-Dewis-GB.html
Those three races do appear to be the only ones he actually competed in, although he was a nominated driver at several other events but didn’t actually get to race.
These include 1 Commander Yorke Trophy (Silverstone) 8-7-1950 - shown as entry No 16, in non-production car, 10 lap race. Not known if competed
SUNBAC (Silverstone) 2-9-1950., entry No 58, Heat 1, retired 1 lap piston
Sheffield & Hallamshire Motor Club (Gamston) 14-5-1951, entry No 25, not in first 3 finishers in each of the two races
Maidstone & Mid-Kent Motor Club (Silverstone) 26-5-1951, entry No 74, not in first 3 finishers
Midland Mootor Enthusiasts Club (Silverstone) 30-6-1951, entry No 15, not in first 3 finishers
Nottingham Sports Car Club (Gamston) 6-8-1951, entry No 42, not in first 6 finishers (won by Peter Collins with Bob Gerard coming second)
