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Simon Hadfield, Race Retro, Stoneleigh, 24th February 2012. Copyright Tony Gallagher, 2012. Used with Permission.

Simon Hadfield, Race Retro, Stoneleigh, 24th February 2012. Copyright Tony Gallagher, 2012. Used with Permission.

Born:

10 Nov 1957
Salisbury, Wiltshire

Nationality:

Great Britain

Teams:

Merzario (1979)

Now well known in historic racing circles, as a driver, and also runs a renowned restoration and preparation business; Simon Hadfield Motorsport. Lives in Leicestershire. Simon has now won 4 Spa 6 Hour races, his latest win coming in 2012. Simon, whose designing role at Merzario, whilst working as a mechanic, has been dismissed by him as not being a serious attempt, formed his company in 1982 after a period of driving in club racing, especially in Lotus Elans, but also spells at ATS and Formula Atlantic as a fabricator. The firm has grown and grown with the popularity of historic racing, which is where the business has excelled itself. The business - and indeed Simon - now do fabrication, car restoration, transportation, driver teaching, car preparation and even hiring racing cars for events, shows or individuals.

Biography last updated 20 Dec 2016