Jack Sears 1930 – 2016

It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of double champion and cherished member of the British Touring Car Championship community, Jack Sears.

‘Gentleman Jack’ has been a popular and important part of the BTCC right throughout its near 60 year history, having seen it evolve from the British Saloon Car Championship which he won in its inaugural year of 1958 and again in 1963.

In recent seasons MSA British Touring Car Championship rookies have challenged for the ‘Jack Sears Trophy’, with which Jack helped to nurture and support the next crop of BTCC stars, with current MG driver John Cook the current champion of the coveted prize.

Jack was present at MGLive! back in 2015, when the Club celebrated 60 years of competitions.

Everyone associated with the MG Car Club is saddened to hear the news of Jack’s passing, and would like to send their condolences to Jack’s family and friends at this difficult time.

The next Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship event, which takes place this coming weekend at Knockhill (13/14 August), will be marked with a minute’s silence.