Jack Morrow: tributes to 'quiet, unassuming lad' whose talent shone on stock car circuits

The 17-year-old passed away after a one-vehicle crash on the Banbridge Road, Rathfriland.

He is described in a family notice as “dearly devoted son of Andrew and Jill and loving brother of Amy”.

Jack will be laid to rest following a funeral from his home at Lissize Road, Rathfriland on Monday at 1pm for service in 1st Rathfriland Presbyterian Church at 2pm.

The former Rathfriland High School pupil was completing his first year of apprenticeship in repairing heavy vehicles at Dennison Commercials’ Newry depot, where he was described as having “a bright future ahead of him”.

A company spokesperson said they were “deeply saddened” to have learned about the tragic passing of their colleague and friend.

"He will be hugely missed by our team in Newry who worked closely beside him and indeed by all his colleagues who worked and studied with him from across our wider business.

"It is with an extremely heavy heart that we extend our deepest condolences at this incredibly difficult time to his family, friends, and all those who knew him.”

Dennison Commercials’ Newry depot will be closed on Monday as a mark of respect.

Well known in stock car circles, Jack is described as being “destined for big things in oval racing”.

Paying tribute, DMC Race Promotions said he was “a quiet, unassuming lad who let his driving on the track do the talking”.

“A multiple winner in Ninja Karts, it was when he moved up to the Junior Productions formula that he really stood out. He quickly became the driver to beat in the class and remained there until the end of his Juniors career. British Champion, Irish Champion, Irish Open Champion, NI Points Champion and Scottish Open Champion were just some of the accolades he gathered during his time in the formula.

"In recent times Jack dabbled in the Superstox formula with us and was surely destined for big things in oval racing.

"Everyone at DMC Race Promotions would like to send our deepest condolences to Jack’s parents Andrew and Jill, his sister Amy, the wider family circle and all his friends at this very difficult time.”

Nutts Corner Raceway described Jack as “a multi-championship winning racer who was a phenomenal talent and a dominant force in any formula he raced”.

A spokesperson said everyone at Nutts Corner Raceway was “deeply shocked and saddened” to learn of the death of Jack’s death and that he will be sadly missed by all in the oval racing community.

"Three words that describe Jack perfectly: simply the best.”

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Hardie Race Promotions in Scotland spoke of their “utmost sadness” on hearing of the news of the death of Jack, whom they described as a “Northern Irish starlet”.

"Jack was a regular attendee at Lochgelly Raceway during his time in the Junior Production class, winning the Scottish Open in 2022 and was the first ever Junior Production British Champion the same year.

"All of us at Hardie Race Promotions would like to offer our sincerest condolences to family and friends of Jack.”

On Saturday evening all drivers were invited onto the track for a moment’s applause in remembrance of Jack.

Jill Macauley, Ulster Unionist Party chairwoman, said the news of Jack’s death was “absolutely devastating”.

"The loveliest boy and no doubt very popular with all his friends locally here and across the racing world,” she commented.

"My heart just breaks for Andrew, Jill and Amy, not to mention the whole Morrow and Bingham family circle. Sending our deepest sympathies, love and prayers to them all.”