Gerald died aged 80 on February 9 surrounded by his family.
Prior to his crematorium service the hearse travelled with Gerald down to the stock car track at Warton where friends and supporters followed and applauded as he was taken around
the track one last time and the chequered flag was waved.
Gerald’s sons Steven and Dean were part of the cortege bringing their stock cars and also Gerald's vintage car behind him on his final lap down to the track and then back up to the
1. Lap of honour
A chequered flag is raised as the hearse carrying the coffin of Gerald Hoggarth circles around the Warton Stock Car track for one last lap. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
2. Lap of honour
The hearse carrying the coffin of Gerald Hoggarth about to enter the track at Warton Stock Car Club for one last lap. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
3. Lap of honour
Family and friends at Warton Stock Car Club for Gerald Hoggarth's last lap. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
4. Lap of honour
Carrying the chequered flag to wave one last time for Gerald Hoggarth at Warton Stock Car Club. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard