12/06/2026
I didn’t want to have to write such a post but I only feel it’s right that I wrote this to update everyone on the saddened recent events. In the last month we have lost three of our marshal family, all of whom were long time marshals and friends to many that devoted their time, commitment and efforts to motorsport in all kinds of ways.
Ian Evans, a long time rally marshal, stage commander, passed away mid way through May from a brain cancer.
Dave Tasker, previously a North East committee member for numerous years, chief start-line at Cadwell Park, long standing pitlane marshal at various circuits around the UK, passed away suddenly last Wednesday evening.
Paul Leedham, a regular flag marshal at many circuits throughout the country, Donington, Cadwell, Croft and Silverstone to name a few. Paul passed away suddenly on Thursday evening.
We send our love, thoughts and prayers out to Ian, Dave and Paul’s family and friends. Many of you will have marshalled along side and maybe even with close friends with any of these people.
Please remember that if you ever need to talk to reach out, as a committee we’re all part of the Orange family and are there to support eachother no matter what you need. Any committee member can be contacted for help and support.
As you go out marshaling this weekend, wherever it may be, please keep Ian, Dave and Paul in your thoughts and remember those around you may be more sensitive than others around this matter.
Stay safe, Michael
BMMC Northeast chair