Stu has crossed the finish line peacefully on Sunday, 8th February 2026, aged 90 years. Riding alongside him for an incredible 70 years was his devoted and much-loved wife, Daphne. Loved father and father-in-law of Stewart & Lyn, Neil, Michael & Lorenza, Susan, Shaun & Kellie, and the late Lynn. Proud and cherished Grandad and Great-Grandad to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A lifelong lover of the track, the crowd now stands as Stu lines up for his Final Race at Cambridge Raceway, Taylor Street, Cambridge on Friday, 13th of February 2026 at 12.00pm. All welcome to attend and farewell a true sportsman as he rides on. Messages to the Dromgool family may be sent c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434, or shared in Stu's online tribute book at
www.grinters.co.nz.


Published by Waikato Times on Feb. 11, 2026.