Speakers line-up

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    Chris Dawes

    Chris is a passionate motorsport commentator, presenter, and voice well known to fans across the UK and beyond. Dubbed “the voice of Castle Combe Circuit”, he brings high-octane energy and humour to every event he hosts or commentates on. He has covered everything from the GT World Challenge Europe and British GT to the internationally streamed 24 Hour Series and Brands Hatch’s ever-popular American Speedfest and is a familiar voice at race circuits most weekends.

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    Jon Bentley

    Jon Bentley was Producer and Executive Producer of the BBC’s Top Gear between 1987 and 1999 and produced other car programmes including the classic car series The Car’s the Star. In 2002 Jon launched Fifth Gear for Channel Five and produced the show until 2004 when he joined The Gadget Show as a presenter, becoming the show’s main gadget reviewer for 43 series.

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    Danny Hopkins – Practical Classics

    Danny Hopkins is an award-winning writer and editor who has been at the helm of Britain’s favourite classic car Magazine – Practical Classics – for over 15 years. He started his working life as a professional actor with West End credits and even has Shakespeare’s Globe on his CV. He wrote for the theatre too and has used this background to great effect in his current working life with regular appearances presenting at classic car events and on screen fronting classic car TV.

  4. Iain Tyrrell

    Iain Tyrrell

    Iain Tyrrell is one of the world’s leading classic car experts - a respected restorer, historian, and technical authority. With years of hands-on experience, he brings deep knowledge and passion to the heritage motoring world. His acclaimed YouTube channel, Tyrrell’s Classic Workshop, has earned a global following for its insightful content, showcasing rare classics, restoration craftsmanship, and the stories behind iconic vehicles.

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    Ralph Hosier

    Ralph Hosier is an experienced automotive engineer with a background in car development for OEMs, motorsport, and bespoke vehicle builds. He runs Ralph Hosier Engineering, specialising in classic car restoration and performance upgrades, and Motor Skills Training Ltd., where he teaches practical skills to enthusiasts and professionals. With a passion for preserving and enhancing classic vehicles, Ralph shares decades of hands-on experience to inspire and support the classic car community.

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    Jack Pegoraro

    Jack started the Number27 YouTube channel 11 years ago, specialising in restoring classics and reviews of more eclectic cars from the 70s,80s and 90s. The channel now has 200K subscribers and 1.5 million views per month. He is currently restoring a DeTomaso Pantera that he shipped over from Oklahoma in the US.

  7. Ian Seabrook

    Ian Seabrook – HubNut

    Ian Seabrook hosts the YouTube channel HubNut, which celebrates all forms of motoring, from the dawn of the mechanical era to brand new EVs. There's usually a focus on the more affordable side of car ownership. Ian is a former motoring journalist who began talking to a camera in 2013, with HubNut now boasting over 126,000 subscribers with a global following.