Biography
In 1958 Clarkson qualified as a fitter and turner in Gisborne. He then moved to the Waikato and worked on the Kaimai Tunnel. He began selling and servicing tractors in Matamata before deciding to import V8 motors from the United States – a business he continued for nine years. Clarkson then moved into commercial building construction.
Clarkson has played field hockey for the Poverty Bay provincial team. He was selected as a standby goalie for the New Zealand team that won Gold at the 1976 Summer Olympics. He was also a member of the New Zealand Stock Car Racing Team from 1968–1971, and held seven New Zealand titles in Dragster racing during 1972–1975.
Clarkson was awarded the Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) for his services to Philanthropy, Industrial Properties and the Sports Stadium in the 2003 New Year Honours.
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