It is with great regret that I must announce the death of Dave Coppock, who died suddenly last Thursday 10th August. Dave was a stalwart of the South West Centre Committee for many years and arranged events and venues for the members to enjoy grass roots motor sport.
To this end we have decided to postpone the MGs On Grass Autotest, scheduled for the 2nd of September, so that we can have time to honour Dave and rename the event The Dave Coppock Memorial Autotest. A new date is being planned and I have contacted the owner of the fields that we use and will continue to liaise with him to ensure the event will take place.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been finalised, but I will up date the website once they are confirmed.
The photos below (from Chris Pelmear) show Dave doing what he enjoyed most, driving his MG TC. RIP Dave.
Dave and myself had a really good boy’s day out when we entered the Minehead motor club grass autotest on July 30th. We double drove my Midget. Dave had great fun and enjoyed the day fully. He was also quite taken with later MGs and 5 speed gears when he drove the midget from Nether Stowey to Minehead. Thanks for the wine Dave, we will raise a glass to you. RIP. Chris.
Sad and shocked to hear about Dave Coppock.
Didn’t know him well but thought he was very encouraging for all MG”s and their drivers.
Good to hear his name will be connected to MG’s on Grass. Those pictures say alot about him and MG.
I didn’t know Dave well, but when I used to compete in the odd event many years ago in my PA I got to know what a really nice chap he was. I am very sorry to learn about his passing, and hope you will include my condolences when the SW Centre sends a message of sorrow to his family.