Motor Racing - A Family History

Wayne Stirling Parker


Regions:
Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire
Notice Period:
Regular (more than one month's notice)
Type:
Enthusiast, ProBus, Educational
Fee:
Paid: £60-£70
Category:
Sports
Updated:
10th October 2025

Wayne Stirling Parker provides an exciting history of a family involved in motor racing for over 70 years. Beginning in the heady days of the 1960s, Wayne talks of his father's early racing exploits in his Mini Cooper S and the Mini Seven Championship of the 1970s. Wayne also talks of his uncle's rally career in the days of the 1970's and 1980's British Road Rally Championship. He then talks of the highs and lows of his own motor racing career that spanned 40 years. Wayne competed in an array of British cars such as Austin Mini, MG Metro, MG ZR, Rover Metro GTI, Rover BRM, Jaguar XJS, Jaguar XK8 and Jaguar F-Type. He also talks of his experiences of being a race driving instructor, test driver and Pro-Driver for car manufacturers.

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About Wayne Stirling Parker

Originally from Warwickshire, Wayne enjoyed a long and interesting career in operational management. Alongside this, Wayne had an exciting motor racing career spanning 40 years, where he also worked as a race driving instructor, Pro-Driver and test driver.


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