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The IWMA was very saddened to learn of the death of Executive Board member Bob Dayson in October 2009, following a short illness.  Bob’s company ADS Engineering is a long-standing member of the association and he served on the Board for many years.  Apart from being one of the Board’s ferrous experts Bob worked for the IWMA at several wire Düsseldorf exhibitions and had presented papers at technical conferences.

A memorial service for Bob Dayson, who was in his spare time a well known hill climber and motorsport engineer took place in the paddock at Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb on Friday 6th November 2009 and was led by the retired Archdeacon of Dudley, the Venerable John Gathercole, the well known motor racing vicar. Eulogies were given by the President of the Midland Automobile Club, John Moody, and by renowned hill climb competitor Simon Durling.

The IWMA was represented at the memorial service by Executive Board members Paul Wright and Steve Rika.  It is a mark of Bob’s stature that the service was attended by several hundred people.  The IWMA extends its deepest sympathies to his family for a man who will also be sadly missed by friends and industry colleagues.