George Copeland

1941-2022

All at Motorsport News were very sad to hear that British Motorsport Marshals Club vice president George Copeland has passed away after a long battle with cancer.

Copeland joined the club in 1970 and quickly became South Mids newsletter editor. He later became regional chairman and held the role until 1978, when he chose to concentrate on his growing business.

Less than two years later Copeland was asked to look at the club’s books, and almost immediately became treasurer.

Copeland’s fellow BMMC vice president Chris Hobson wrote: “The marshal’s club owes George an enormous debt of gratitude – without his financial acumen the club would have gone broke many years ago and would probably not exist today. George had the club at the forefront of his thoughts every time we met and did everything he possibly could to ensure its continuing success.

“He was proud of being a member of the club, proud of his involvement in motorsport at national and international level, and very proud of being made a vice president when he retired from national council.”

MN sends its condolences to Copeland’s friends and family.