From Burly Burlile (VW 36hp & BB CHALLENGE | Volkswagen Land Speed Racing Historian)
www.burlyb.comFriends of the Challenge
Joan Durie, a gracious lady, my friend and one of the charter members of the 36hp Challenge, passed away just over a week ago after an extended battle with Lymphoma. Joan is the Lady Challenge racers September 2014 calendar girl and wife and ultimate pit crew supporter of Dan Durie, a Beaver Geezers race team member and driver of Orange Thunder, past fastest Stone Stock 36hp Bug.
Joan and Dan celebrated their 50th anniversary just a couple of years ago with a trip to Carmel and the Pebble Beach peninsula where they had originally spent their honeymoon and then followed that with 36hp Challenge racing at both the Mojave Mile and Bonneville World of Speed events. Whenever Dan raced, Joan was by his side! She will truly be missed at the starting line on the salt, and in our hearts.
A Memorial Service was held Joan's memory on Monday, January 27th in Fremont, California, where they resided.
If you would like, a donation in Joan's name to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society in her name. (
www.lls.org) would be appreciated.
Attached image is Joan, Dan and Orange Thunder, Bonneville, 2012.
