Here’s another batch of motorsport freelance talent looking for opportunities in the wake of the shutdown of racing due to the response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
By now regular readers know the drill, take a look at the details of the listed here. If you have any leads for available work for any of those listed please reach out, or put them in touch with a relevant contact.
This is a global crisis affecting our entire industry, let’s see if we can help to bridge at least some of the earnings gap for some of our motorsport family.
GG
Race Mechanic
I’m the car chief of Rebellion’s team but that contract ceases after Le Mans.
I’m motivated and available, living in Nantes in the West of France.
M. Erwan Barreau
E-mail: ebrone@outlook.com
Tel: +33673879454
Race Engineer
I have been a race engineer for about 50 years. The last few years working with Nigel Moore at Tockwith Motorsports, Viper Nisa Racing and most recently Inter Europol.
I also work in British F4 with Double R.
I can draw in 2D only and analyse data from most of the normal data-logging programmes.
E-mail: mikroengineeringservices@gmail.com
Race Mechanic/ Fabricator
I’m a 33 yr old race mechanic with 15yrs experience in the assembly and repair of Historic race cars, Fabrication TIG/MIG, composites, and for the last 3 years team and workshop management. Based in the Midlands, UK, I am available and am willing to travel.
Alex Causer
E-mail: alexcauser63@hotmail.co.uk
Race Mechanic
I am a race mechanic with the following experience:
- Ferrari Challenge Series 2018 (488 Challenge)
- Blancpain GT Series Sprint + Endurance, ADAC GT Masters Grasser Racing 2018 & 2019 (Huracan GT3 Evo)
- European LeMans Series 2019 – Algarve Pro Racing – Oreca 07 Gibson
- Asian LeMans Series 2019/20 – Algarve Pro Racing – Oreca 07 Gibson
- Pure McLaren Series – 2019 – 570 GT4
- Bathurst 12HR – R Motorsport – Aston Martin Vantage GT3
My availability is now through to 28 April, possibly/ probably further if more races are cancelled.
My current commitments this year are:
- GT World Challenge Europe (so far Monza race rescheduled to Imola in November) R Motorsport
- ELMS (So far Barcelona Test, Race and Monza Race Cancelled)
- Sebring 12HR (Postponed to November)
- GT World Challenge Asia (Sepang, Thailand ‘Postponed’)
James Lister
Phone: 07825 348313
E-mail: jwlister94@gmail.com
Electrical Engineering Design
I am a contract (Outside of IR35 only) electrical engineering design specialist, specialising in the design of high power / high energy HV Lithium-ion battery packs and battery chargers for motor racing and performance automotive applications.
Previous projects include McLaren P1, Jaguar C-X75, first 4 seasons of Formula-E, Nissan ZEOD RC, Nissan Bladeglider, Aston Martin RapidE.
I am available at 2 weeks notice and prefer to work from home (especially relevant at the moment!)
Dan Williams (Managing Director, Crawsham Motor Racing Ltd.)
E-mail: dan.williams@crawsham.com
Race Mechanic/ Garage Technician
I am a freelance race mechanic and garage technician with 7 years experience, having worked in multiple championships including WEC, ELMS, British GT and GT World Challenge Europe. Alongside racing, I have worked with manufactures in prototype vehicle development.
I also have the knowledge to carry out some 3D design and analysis which was gained through my degree, including the use of Solidworks and Ansys.
I am open to taking on any work involving the above, or diversifying to a new area, including customer-facing roles as my skill set and experience can be applied to many industries.
Full cv available on request
Jordan Crook
J C Motorsport Ltd
Mobile: 07871 483500
E-mail: jrmcrook@outlook.com
Mechanic/ Logistics/ Composites Etc
I have been affected by the cancellation of F1 pre-race garage assembly jobs plus a recent cancellation in my other job set looking after adventure vehicles around the globe.
Skillsets: Able to set up systems for the team to follow to make setup, pack down and day to day running more efficient. Good communicator within the team and neighbouring teams
Motorsport:
- Recent Experience (all within the last five years) within F1, WEC LMP2, INDY Car, Oz V8’s, Formula E, Super league formula, A1GP, F3, and national & club racing;
- Support role production management;
- Support role project management/problem solver;
- Garage setup/assembly instructions and flyaway storage logistics;
- Garage Boarding (and supporting items) livery production and application;
- Car livery production & application (vinyl wrap and graphics);
- Trackside composite repairs;
- Support/Floating mechanic, front end, tub, engine dressing, bodywork, pitstop (wheels and fuel);
Outside Motorsport:
- International Adventure fleet servicing, repair, deposit and parts procurement management for one hundred Bajaj Indian rickshaws, twenty Russian URAL motorbike sidecar & three lots of fifty 50/90cc monkey bikes (Fleets in Peru, Morocco, and Romania)
- Adobe Illustrator graphics technician
Swampy (Rich Sawtell)
E-mail: m.r.motorsport@hotmail.co.uk
Mobile: 0044 7769644547
Location: Bristol, UK but internationally-based when flights are available.
For any other freelances and contract staff, or for that matter full-time employees impacted by the wholesale cancellation of the racing calendar please send details of your skillset, availability and contact details to graham@dailysportscar.com
