Autospeed were saddened to learn of the passing of Stock Car and Banger racing promoter Cyril Whitfield.

Cyril was the promoter of Barford Raceway in the north east of England for the best part of 30 years, having also raced an assortment of classes during a lifetime of involvement with the sport.

Amongst the highlights from Cyril's time at the helm of Barford Raceway, were the 2004 BriSCA F2 Stock Car World Championship as won by Bill Batten, and the 2012 BriSCA F2 Stock Car World Championship as won by Micky Brennan.

One of the most enigmatic characters within Stock Car and Banger racing, Cyril exuded an air of colourful unpredictability.

Our thoughts are with Cyril's family and friends.