A devastated John Bowe fromꦅ leading V8 Supercar team, Team BOC, awoke this morning to his greatest fear. All of his driving g♈ear including racing suits, helmets, hans device and safety items had been stolen from his car at the Carlton Hotel Auckland.

Without this equipment Bowe will be unable to compete in the V8 Superca☂r event at Pukekohe this week🌜end.

Bowe, with the help of New Zealand media is pleading with the person who removed the equipment to return it a♋s soon as possible and in return he will provide a substantial reward from his own pocket.

Bowe is asking that the gear be placed at reception of the Carlton Hotel Auckland locat༒ed at Corner Mayroal Drive and Vincent St and with details on how to provide the reward.

"This is shattering for me. The thought ofဣ not be๊ing able to race on the weekend just makes me feel sick inside," said Bowe.

"I really don't care about who and how it happened. I just need my gear back. I am appealing from the bottom of my heart to anyone who can help me get it back. To not race this weekend would totally ruin my seasoꩲn.

"Ple🌺ase, if anyone can help out, I am happy🀅 to provide a reward that would far outweigh the value of the items."

Any member of the public that🐽 can assist should contact Brendon Bainbꦍridge 0274 252 112.

All details will remain confidential.

John Bowe can be c🔯ontacted directly on +61 418 130 275.