It is with the utmost regret that we must confirm the sudden and tragic death of our fellow Fun Cup competitor and friend, David Byers.
David Byres, 1953 - 2008
David, who lived in Co Dublin, Ireland, suffered a massive heart attack on Saturday, 6th September, at Pembrey Race Circuit. He was 55.
David had been an assistant principal architect in the Office of Public Works (OPW) in Ireland, prior to being appointed as one of its three commissioners in 2001. He was responsible for managing the state s portfolio of over 4,000 properties.
He worked on many major public projects, such as the installation of a conference centre in Dublin Castle and the renovation of Government Buildings in Merrion Street.
In his private life, he was an avid motor racing enthusiast and served as a director of Mondello Park in Co Kildare. He was also involved in organising motor racing in Phoenix Park.
David was a familiar and regular face at Fun Cup meetings in 2005, 2006 and 2008 and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Our deepest and most sincere condolences go to his wife, Ann and to his family.
Extract taken from JPR Motorsport News Page http://www.funcup.co.uk/news01.asp