ABOUT US

Mark has spent his life in cars. Initially growing up around his family’s car collection and racing activities before turning his passion into a business by running several motor and motorsport businesses that have worked in promoting or managing large scale events for global motorsport series such as Formula 1, Formula E, Motocross World Championship, World Superbike Championship and others.

Mark’s passion for classic cars has seen him run several events in that space too including the award nominated South African Historic Grand Prix Festival as well as the London Classic Car Show, CarFest and the Stonor Supercar Sunday.

Having experience in the motor industry in areas as diverse as PR, motoring journalism, motor sales, competitor and event organiser, Mark has an ability to fundamentally understand our business from many different angles and take care of the needs of our customers with care and attention to detail.

Martin is best known for racing a vintage Bentley around Goodwood and using it to tow other exotic race cars to far flung destinations such as France, much to the amusement of the internet. He is a true petrolhead and in addition to a fabulous collection in his garage, he also owns the historic Hotel de France south of Le Mans that has long been the haunt of endurance racing teams and filled with their racing history.

Martin runs a successful construction company based outside London and will often be seen on one of our events racing some delicious piece of history or taking the mickey out of Mark…

Mark’s background lies in motorsport, which was introduced to him by his Formula One commentator uncle at the age of 15. Following this introduction, Mark spent 10 years working in F1, for Bernie Ecclestone’s production company filming and producing the F1 programmes.

Since then, Mark has diversified his career, moving into events, club and venue management, PR, and marketing, working with a range of sports from the grassroots level, including lawn mower racing, to creating award-winning events. Mark is now the owner of his own company, which provides support to various organisations within the automotive and motorsport industries. Thanks to his strong and supportive network, Mark has curated and organised some of the most remarkable collections of cars for special events and anniversaries.

Debs, a seasoned freelancer in the car event world for more than 12 years, is a passionate car enthusiast who has contributed to the success of numerous events, including The London Classic Car Show, CarFest, Stonor Supercar Sunday, and The Yorkshire Motorsport Festival.

Her love for motorsport and classic cars has been fuelled by her involvement in these events. Debs’ portfolio also includes an extensive network of Car Club relationships, which she refers to as her “Car Club family.” As a member of the CGT team, Debs plays a vital role in managing event planning, suppliers, and partners, as well as hosting guests at motorsport-related events. She thrives in an environment that prioritizes creating exceptional experiences and delivering unforgettable memories for all involved.

Karen has been around cars and motorsport for the last 30 plus years, having worked in several businesses involved in planning and organising motorsport events globally. Originally from the medical world, she decided to hang up her white coat and join her husband Mark Woolley in running these global events.

Karen is one of the most organised people we know! So it was logical that when we were looking for someone to manage the operations in the business as well as our clients information, their hotel, ferry, Le Shuttle and airline bookings and keeping our office and team in working order, there was no better person for the job!

She is extremely partial to enjoying the odd rally or tour and deploying her rather impressive navigational skills, and she rather likes vintage Bentleys and Jaguar D Types!

With over a decade of experience in the industry, Tim is a skilled Motorsports Events Manager who has successfully delivered numerous high-quality events and supercar track experiences for renowned car manufacturers and driving experience operators.

His expertise includes planning and organizing events to drive brand engagement for companies such as Rolls Royce, DS Citroen, Renault, Dacia, Mazda, and Nissan, at prestigious motor sporting and car culture events like the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Tim is also a registered Supercar Driver and Instructor, regularly instructing for Mercedes Benz and supporting Rolls-Royce corporate events.

Alongside his career in the events industry, Tim has enjoyed a 30-year career as a Police Officer, delivering major policing operations, training police management and firearms commanders, and delivering a keynote speech at the 2019 National Crime Conference. Tim is experienced in managing multi-skilled, multicultural teams to coordinate events, training activities, and resources, forging strong relationships to ensure the ongoing success of Classic GT.

Steve’s passion for engines, driving, and motorsport was ignited when he used his first paycheck at 17 to purchase a second-hand go-kart. His love for competition and the desire to build and fettle his own and other people’s racing cars only grew from there. Although he temporarily put his motorsport pursuits on hold to set up his engineering company at 25, Steve eventually returned to the sport and competed in the Westfield sportscar championship, winning several races and nearly taking the championship in his second year.

Despite life’s twists and turns, including raising children and renovating a chateau in France, Steve’s love for motorsport never waned. Today, he enjoys his open-top MG roadster on quiet roads across France, his Lotus Esprit on European car tours, and pulling apart and rebuilding anything with oil in it. His technical knowledge and expertise make him a valuable asset to CGT, assisting with tours, route plans, and technical backup.

Zoe comes from a diverse background in the automotive industry, in particular motorsport and classic cars. Zoe has been a racing driver for 25 years in both single seater and sports cars. The early part of her working career was with the BAR Honda Formula One Team, a thrilling time for Zoe, working in such a high-performance environment. 

Transitioning from that into organizing drives and tours through her own business, Driving with Zoe and expanding into new territories such as the former Soviet Republic of Georgia, Zoe planned and executed the first-ever car rally in this country.

Zoe is also one of the organizers and fundraisers for The Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive in West Yorkshire, helping to raise awareness for men’s health both to the local community and the wider automotive enthusiast community.

Overall, her journey showcases a deep love for automobiles, a spirit of adventure, and a dedication to creating memorable experiences for fellow enthusiasts, making her a perfect fit for Classic GT.

Charlotte has an extensive history of event management and in the last two years has been supporting CGT in the planning and management of tours alongside her husband Tim.

She is also an Accredited Professional Equestrian Coach and in her spare time regularly competes her two Dressage horses.

Originally from an agricultural background has driven everything from skidoos to Combine Harvesters!