John Starkey is a lifelong racing enthusiast whose career has spanned the track, the showroom, and the archive. Originally from Birmingham, UK, he has competed in rallies, hill-climbs, and vintage races since the 1960s, and has owned and restored numerous sports cars. Before turning full-time to motorsport history, he managed comedian Jasper Carrott and curated the renowned Donington racing car collection.Now based in Florida, Starkey runs a specialist racing car business and works as a consultant, researcher, and author. He has written multiple respected titles for Veloce, establishing himself as one of the foremost chroniclers of racing car development, with particular expertise on the GT40, Lola, and endurance racing history.
