From Robert Newlove
Please see sad News
From: ANEMMC Secretary <anemmcsec@gmail.com>
Sent: 27 October 2026 5:15 PM
Subject: Fwd: Sad News – Passing of Phil Foster, Chair of Regional Committee
Good afternoon,
Condolences to all family and friends from the committee, Privileged to have known Phil, he worked tirelessly for all the regions and his depth of knowledge will be sorely missed by many.
This came from Hugh Chambers, Motorsport UK CEO.
> Dear Regional Committee,
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> It is with great sadness that I write to advise you of the passing of Phil Foster, Chair of the Regional Committee.
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> Phil had been a valued member of Motor Sports Council since 2020, initially serving as the Home County Representative for the Midlands Region of England. He brought a wealth of experience, knowledge and commitment to his roles within the sport, serving as Chair of the East Midlands Association of Motor Clubs Ltd, long-serving Trustee of the British Motorsport Trust and previously Chair of Lincoln Motor Cycle and Car Club Ltd. Phil was due to retire as Chair of the Regional Committee at the end of this year.
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> Phil’s contribution to motorsport extended well beyond his committee work. He competed in Lincoln club events from 1984, took part in the RAC International Historic Rally in 1994, competed in the British Historic Championship from 1995 to 2001, and enjoyed an extraordinary 25-year association with the Ypres Historic Rally, alongside numerous historic rallies in Belgium and France.
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> Phil’s dedication, passion and commitment to motorsport will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with his family, friends and all those who had the privilege of knowing and working with him.
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> With kind regards,
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> Hugh
Kind Regards,
Roy Bell.
Secretary – Association of North East Midland Motor Clubs