Richard Harrison
Blakesley,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in mechanical skills, sub assembly, and full car build. Demonstrates expertise in turning, fabrication, MIG welding, wiring, and electronics. Proven ability to lead teams effectively with managerial experience and a commitment to teamwork. Aims to leverage technical skills and leadership capabilities towards advancing innovative automotive solutions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Special projects
Tuthill UK
2023.11 - 2025.08
- Car build and development in the special project's division of Tuthill UK.
- Designing and manufacturing new components, implementing processes.
- High quality finish car builds.
- Managed special projects to meet strategic organisational goals.
- Meeting tight deadlines.
Freelance
Vision Racing Developments
2014.10 - 2025.08
- Working for endurance GT and sports car teams in British GT, Blancpain Endurance, Blancpain Asia, 24h Series, World Endurance Championship, European Le Mans Series, Asian Le Mans series, IMSA, Indycar plus Macau GP and IGTC.
- Experience on a range of GT and LMP cars.
- Alongside racing further experience in special vehicles for James Bond, Aston Martin Valkyrie and Tuthill UK one off builds.
Number 1 Mechanic
Aston Martin Lagonda
2021.05 - 2023.11
- Number one mechanic on the Aston Martin Valkyrie road car design verification and planning program.
- Leading a team of mechanics on a development car during build, maintenance and test programs.
- Experience with HV systems and intricate hydraulics.
Chief Mechanic
GruppeM Racing
2018.07 - 2019.12
- Chief mechanic for AMG Performance, GruppeM Racing team Competing in IGTC, Blancpain GT Series Asia and Macau GT Cup.
- Managing the mechanics, lifing, liaising with the manufacturer plus other organizational tasks.
Aftersales Manager
Pagani UK
2017.03 - 2019.12
- Aftersales manager for the only Pagani dealership in the UK.
- Managing the workshop and technicians, liaising with the factory and high net worth customers regards general servicing to complete upgrade programs.
- Additionally, managing a multimillion-pound car collection.
Freelance
Vision Racing Developments
2014.10 - 2017.03
- See above Vision Racing Developments experience.
Number 2 Mechanic
Lotus F1
2014.06 - 2014.10
- Lotus F1 race team.
- My job is to assist the front end, rear end and number 1 mechanics with the assembly and running of RomainGrosjean and Pastor Maldonado's cars.
- Working at the factory and traveling to races.
- Short-term contract.
Number 2 Mechanic
Fortec
2013.03 - 2014.06
- GT3 program with Mercedes SLS GT3 cars.
- Program included British GT, Blancpain Endurance (including Spa 24hr), VLN and FIA sprint series.
Freelance
Vision Racing Developments
2011.06 - 2013.03
- Working as a freelance mechanic for race teams based near Silverstone.
- Traveling to races and tests and factory preparation and build work.
Build Mechanic
Farbio/Ginetta Super Cars
2008.04 - 2011.06
- Running section 2 and 4 which includes: fitting engine and running gear, suspension, brakes, steering, pumbing and wiring to a new chassis.
- Fault diagnosing, servicing, fabrication, R&D and training new staff.
- First production run of G55 Cup racing cars.
Education
BSc - Motorsport Engineering
DMU
LeicesterNational Diploma BTEC Level 3 - Motorsport engineering
Wiltshire College
Castle Combe Circuit, Wiltshire06.2007
Skills
- Mechanical skills
- Sub assembly
- Full car build
- Turning
- Fabrication
- MIG welding
- Wiring
- Electronics
- Teamwork
- Managerial experience
Websites
Accomplishments
- I Worked my way to the Lotus F1 team all the way from humble beginnings working for free in Castle Combe's home championships.
- I have worked at 20 24hr races: 3x Silverstone, 5x Dubai, 4x Spa, 1x Barcelona, 4x Le Mans, 1x Paul Ricard, 2x Daytona.
- Notable results of personal importance: FIA GT World Championship Macau 2019, Overall 3rd and class win Britcar 24 hour 2007, Blancpain GT series Asia team champions 2017, Suzuka 10hr win 2018.
- I built and race my own BMW E30 in national club championships.
A little about me
Cars have been my passion since an early age. My goal as a professional was to gain experience at every level of the motorsport and automotive industry and to be skilled in multiple disciplines. As a result of hard work, I now find myself in the position of being involved with lots of remarkably interesting special projects.
Timeline
Special projects
Tuthill UK
2023.11 - 2025.08
Number 1 Mechanic
Aston Martin Lagonda
2021.05 - 2023.11
Chief Mechanic
GruppeM Racing
2018.07 - 2019.12
Aftersales Manager
Pagani UK
2017.03 - 2019.12
Freelance
Vision Racing Developments
2014.10 - 2025.08
Freelance
Vision Racing Developments
2014.10 - 2017.03
Number 2 Mechanic
Lotus F1
2014.06 - 2014.10
Number 2 Mechanic
Fortec
2013.03 - 2014.06
Freelance
Vision Racing Developments
2011.06 - 2013.03
Build Mechanic
Farbio/Ginetta Super Cars
2008.04 - 2011.06
BSc - Motorsport Engineering
DMU
National Diploma BTEC Level 3 - Motorsport engineering
Wiltshire College