Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
A little about me
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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
11.2023 - 08.2025
  • 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
10.2014 - 08.2025
  • 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
05.2021 - 11.2023
  • 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
07.2018 - 12.2019
  • 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
03.2017 - 12.2019
  • 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
10.2014 - 03.2017
  • See above Vision Racing Developments experience.

Number 2 Mechanic

Lotus F1
06.2014 - 10.2014
  • 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
03.2013 - 06.2014
  • 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
06.2011 - 03.2013
  • 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
04.2008 - 06.2011
  • 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
Leicester

National Diploma BTEC Level 3 - Motorsport engineering

Wiltshire College
Castle Combe Circuit, Wiltshire
06.2007

Skills

  • Mechanical skills
  • Sub assembly
  • Full car build
  • Turning
  • Fabrication
  • MIG welding
  • Wiring
  • Electronics
  • Teamwork
  • Managerial experience

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
11.2023 - 08.2025

Number 1 Mechanic

Aston Martin Lagonda
05.2021 - 11.2023

Chief Mechanic

GruppeM Racing
07.2018 - 12.2019

Aftersales Manager

Pagani UK
03.2017 - 12.2019

Freelance

Vision Racing Developments
10.2014 - 08.2025

Freelance

Vision Racing Developments
10.2014 - 03.2017

Number 2 Mechanic

Lotus F1
06.2014 - 10.2014

Number 2 Mechanic

Fortec
03.2013 - 06.2014

Freelance

Vision Racing Developments
06.2011 - 03.2013

Build Mechanic

Farbio/Ginetta Super Cars
04.2008 - 06.2011

BSc - Motorsport Engineering

DMU

National Diploma BTEC Level 3 - Motorsport engineering

Wiltshire College
Richard Harrison