26/03/2003 - Former British Touring Car Champion John Cleland led the tributes to Will Hoy as a congregation of more than 750 gathered at St Lukes Church, London to celebrate the life of the popular racer, mentor and family-man. Cleland recalled his fond memories of time he spent with Hoy, both on and off the racetrack.

The service opened with the moving thoughts of Will’s three children, followed by an address from friend, Sarah Greene. Combined with further readings from friends and family and a number of hymns and songs, the service lasted just over an hour.

Sir Jackie Stewart, Vic Lee and Matt Neal were among a strong showing from the motorsport world, whilst two of Will’s previous cars were on display outside the church. The service offered a suitable tribute to Hoy, whose presence will be sorely missed by all that knew him.

Will Hoy died shortly before Christmas last year aged 50, after a brain tumour. He leaves a wife and three children.

Charitable donations can be made to:

The Samantha Dickson Research Trust
(Research into the causes and treatment of brain tumours)
The White House
Chatter Alley
Dogmersfield
Hook
Hampshire
RG27 8SS
Charity: 1060627

The Ellie, Olivia & Freddie Hoy Educational Trust
Write to John Carr or Andrew Green
Barclays Premier Banking
PO Box 2089
9 Portman Square
London
W1A 1LE
Account number: 80740918
Sort code: 20-69-17