We have now had definite confirmation of the sad death of Bill Mason, father of Nick, on January 17th. Famous in his own right as a film maker covering his love of motor racing, his brilliant work will live on in his documentaries such as the multi-part "Shell History Of Motor Sport". I had the great fortune to chat with Bill one occasion whilst waiting for Nick to arrive in a vintage car and I was touched by his warmth and good humour. He also had a good line in anecdotes about his son! He will be sadly missed.