Welcome to the official Johnny Herbert Website. This is the place to find out all you want to know about one of Great Britain's favourite racing drivers, Johnny Herbert.
Johnny @ Spa 24 Hours
Johnny makes his début in the Spa 24 Hours this summer (July 30-31) when the three-time Formula One Grand Prix winner races an Audi R8 LMS sports car for the first time....more
Fuel injected evening for popular racing driving legend Johnny Herbert
Champions (UK) Plc’s After Dinner Speaking team recently booked Johnny Herbert for a speaking engagement, followed by a question and answer session for the Federation of Small Businesses at the RBS F1 Conference Centre in Oxfordshire.
Johnny entertained delegates with charming and humorous stories of his adoration of Formula 1 and motorsport. The conference also had a surprise in store for attendees, an f1 simulator, which Johnny challenged delegates to beat him in!
Johnny’s talents started at an early age in 1978 but wider recognition began when he became British Junior Karting Champion. Progressing through the ranks, he was British Senior 135cc Karting Champion in 1979 and 1982 and was also classified 18th in the 1982 World Championships in Sweden.
He went on to become one of the most popular racing drivers in the world and nobody in the F1 pit lane has a bad word for him. He is bright, bouncy and ready with a laugh. It is also clear that after a decade in F1, Johnny remains one of the most popular personalities in the sport.
Johnny was met with an incredibly positive reception on the day and Sandy Harris, the Chairman of Member Services for the Federation of Small Businesses said:
“It was a wonderful experience for our Directors who were able to enjoy a memorable night out with Johnny Herbert. They enjoyed pitting their driving skills against Johnny in the Simulator whilst the others got very involved from the “track side”. A great evening at a great venue”.
To gear up your evening, book Johnny or talk to us about your after dinner speaking requirements call our After Dinner Speaking department today: 08453 313031
Charity Karting 2010
After 12 long years Johnny has finally reclaimed the top step of his own Karting Challenge.
With the help of his team, Tiffany Chittendon, Johnny Mowlem, Ollie Millroy, Joseph Reilly and Scott Malvern (not shown), Johnny took the lead right from the beginning, and even though chased relentlessly by Danny's Boys and CRS Racing for the whole 3 hours never relinquished that front place.
A series of NEW LAP Records for the Raceway track by various teams, culminating with a blisteringly fast 40.39 seconds from Joseph Reilly (for Johnny's team) meant that the action never stopped and the chase was always on.
Roy will, of course, post the full rundown of the day on the Johnny Herbert Karting Site shortly, along with how much we have raised for Johnny's chosen charity, the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance (WNAA), so make sure you pop there to get the FULL lowdown.
So, congratulations again to Johnny and his team, and our thanks to all those drivers who took part and everyone else who gave their time and energy to make this the great event it is. We look forward to seeing you all next year.
Scott Malvern
As many of you know Scott was with us at last year's karting event helping Johnny support our chosen charity so we thought it was only right that we post the following (from Dominic Malvern). Please give any support you can.
This is really a 'please to you all' to see if any of you, or anyone you can think of, can help Scott get to the end of the championship. The next six to eight weeks are critical with the whole of the second half of the championship condensed into the period between 14th August and 26th September. Read more....
Speedcar Series
Johnny won the inaugural Speedcar title early this year and will return to defend his title in December 2008 - see Press Release. For information on the series, please also visit speedcar.com.
Contact Johnny's management:
MGM Sport Management Ltd, Monaco
Tel: +377 97 70 05 25
Email: csm@csm.mc
Latest news
Johnny's Karting Challange 2011
We are sorry to have to announce that this years challenge due to take place at The Raceway Docklands Circuit on Sunday 27th November 2011 has had to be cancelled.
It was not a decision that was taken lightly and only after much discussion with all concerned. This would have been the 18th year of Johnny's event, 17 of those at The Raceway and much has changed over those many years.
The wish is to continue with this unique event, it's sole aim to raise funds for worthy causes and we will be discussing how we can do that. More details on the Johnny Herbert Karting Site.
Johnny in Superstars
Johnny raced in Monza on 8th - 10th April coming 13th in his Mercedes, picking up his first points
The next race is scheduled for 6th - 8th May at Valencia. Visit Superstars for more info.
Formula One & Le Mans Winner Herbert To Race An Audi In Spa 24 Hours
Johnny makes his début in the Spa 24 Hours this summer (July 30-31) when the three-time Formula One Grand Prix winner races an Audi R8 LMS sports car for the first time....more
Johnny test drive:
the Mazda RX8 R3 - video...
Johnny on Twitter
Video News
Johnny and Karun Chandhok on Fifth Gear
Johnny and Karun drive 4 seater cars (Porsche & Mercedes) to see which is best
Johnny drives the 2011 Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale at Mugello
The Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale, which premiered last week at Paris Motor Show, made its on-track debut at the Mugello Circuit. Johnny Herbert, one of the most famous and successful drivers in the Motorsport's history and winner in Formula One, Le Mans and Sebring, was at the wheel of the fastest, lightest, most powerful car in the Maserati range.
The GranTurismo MC Trofeo and GT4 accompanied the MC Stradale in this debut on the track.
FIA GT1 - Johnny Herbert and Hailey end up on the Nordschleife
FIA GT1 host Hailey and Johnny Herbert went for a drive in a little nice Gallardo. But then you get lost and end up on the Green Hell. Enjoy the awesome racing sounds of Hailey ehm the car of course.
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