MEET THE TEAM

KEVIN HAGGARTHY

MD, MAGAZINE EDITOR & CHIEF INSTRUCTOR

You’ve seen/heard enough about me! This is the team that makes things happen!

EDITORIAL & EVENTS TEAM

  • Hali Shah

    EVENTS LEAD

    Hali brings over a decade of expertise in crafting unforgettable events, ranging from corporate functions to personal celebrations, both in the UK and internationally. As a proven event planning specialist, Hali thrives on turning visions into reality, meticulously managing every detail to create extraordinary experiences. We are very lucky to have her on our team!

  • Jeremy Belben

    VIDEO & FILM

    Jeremy is a filmmaker who takes inspiration from the remarkable, erratic and sometimes offbeat people and surroundings growing up in London. His first short film was “A Day In The Eagle”, a documentary style look into the day to day running of his father’s pub in central London. Keen on cars and motorbikes, Jeremy plans to shoot some amazing new videos for us!

  • Julian Largo

    DIGITAL MARKETER

    Julian is a digital marketing expert with a proven track record in creating impactful websites and driving successful projects that boost sales. From designing this very website to crafting a marketing plan that helped a restaurant thrive, Julian’s expertise shines in building brands and driving growth. His focus lies in creating tailored websites and strategies to elevate businesses and achieve tangible results. We're thrilled to have his innovative approach on our team!

INSTRUCTOR TEAM

  • Ray Grimes

    SENIOR INSTRUCTOR (RACE)

    Ray has been instructing since 1990. Having worked for Silverstone (10yrs, MSV, Anglesey. Manufacturers worked for, Ferrari, Jaguar, Audi, Vauxhall, Ford, Mini, Mazda, Kia, Range Rover. At Silverstone worked on Supercar experience, Single seaters, ready to race, skid car, Caterham, team leader, briefer, Have passed level one, level two, and recovery course with Land Rover. Chief instructor for Fiorano Ferrari for ten years at all the major circuits in europe. Instructor of the year 2004, and 2005. Now concentrates on one to one instruction

  • Vinny Ward

    SENIOR INSTRUCTOR (ROAD)

    Vinny has been actively engaged in delivering advanced driver training for the past thirty-eIght years, having first qualified as a trainer in 1987 by successfully completing an advanced driving instructors course with Nottinghamshire Police. He has held the Class One driving qualification since 1983, along with HGV (Class one), PCV and motorcycles. He holds other driver training qualifications such as Skid car, 4x4 offroad, TPAC, Category A escort, VIP escort. He has recently (2023) provided ‘train the trainer’ courses for Nottinghamshire Police driving instructors. He is a fully qualified DVSA approved driving instructor. Vinny supports me on our Masterclass road driver training programmes.

  • Patrick Bryan

    INSTRUCTOR SUPPORT

    Patrick Bryan has been an advanced driver since 1995 when he successfully passed the Institute of Advanced Motorists driving test. This achievement was the first step on his driver development journey. He also achieved top gradeson the RoSPA & Driving Instructors Association advanced driving tests.

    Patrick is a member of High-Performance Club and in April 2019 started the Safety Performance Driving Club with Kevin Haggarthy, where he holds the position of Chairman. He is currently studying to become a fully qualified instructor and in the meanwhile supporting Kevin’s advanced driver training programme.