On Tuesday 25^th November our great friend Lyn Johnston passed away following a short battle with Cancer.

Lyn had been a member for 60 years and was absolute stalwart of PIARC.

Lyn during that time had done pretty much everything ranging from helping with most social functions, many Clubsport Events and working as an Official at most Race Meetings since the mid-1960s at both the Island, Sandown and many other Circuits, particularly Darwin and some years ago at Winton when Kage was racing the famed A30.

She and Kage were great life partners raising sons Gregg and David and being a grandma to David’s daughters. In addition to lifetime PIARC members, they were avid Caravanners travelling the country several times since the boys were young and enjoying retirement.          

Lyn was for many years our Officials Registrar signing in all and sundry at the gate and ensuring they were well looked after both at and between events. Everyone almost without exception knew Lyn.

Always happy to be there and help all, she will be sadly missed by members, competitors and her many friends.

Lyn’s lifetime of service and devotion to the club was rewarded by being presented as the Winston Maguire Clubman of the Year 2014 and the ultimate award in 2023, PIARC Life Membership, which made her the first woman to achieve this honour. A life well lived albeit to short.

Kage, Gregg and David and family, the Committee and Members of PIARC extend our sympathies and best wishes to you all.

Geoff Bull
PIARC
26/11/25