Jon Evans, one of the most experienced members of the Australian motor racing press corp, has died after a long battle with illness.
‘JE’ was admitted to intensive care almost two weeks ago and had been on a waiting list for a liver transplant for the last few months of his life.
He had bravely waged a four-year fight against his illness.
Hugely respected among his peers, teams and drivers, Evans had also forged a heady reputation in the United States where he was an annual visitor for Speedway and NASCAR events.
Evans, who turned 61 last month, started at Auto Action in the 1980’s and had forged a career as one of the finest reporters of his generation.
Speedcafe.com will publish a tribute to JE tomorrow.
Speedcafe.com extends its sympathies to Jon’s family and friends.