John Beckett Memorial
John Beckett was a co-founder of the East Coast Timing Association, and it is largely due to his efforts that we can race at Maxton today, a dozen years later. He recently relinquished his presidency of, and other responsibilities with, the ECTA in order to continue his pursuit and dreams of Land Speed Racing. His responsibilities with the ECTA made it very difficult for him to race as much as he wanted, so this was his way of doing what he loved and still allowing all of us to continue doing what we love. At Speed Week at Bonneville in August 2005, John’s #79 Hondaliner, a well known fixture at Maxton and at Bonneville, rolled during his run, at an estimated 250 mph. He was treated at the scene by the Wendover Ambulance medical technicians and then was transferred via helicopter to the hospital. John did not survive the crash.
John achieved entry to the Bonneville 200 mph club in 1992 with a record of 210 mph. He was also a member of the ECTA 200 mph club since 1996, achieving his membership with a record of 218 mph. John was an integral part of Land Speed Racing on the East Coast. He has touched many lives and encouraged many a racer. His hard work and dedication will not be forgotten. He will be sorely missed by his very vast Land Speed Racing family.
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