Jon Lawes
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Jon Lawes is a Motoring Author and Aviation Engineer, currently living in Dorset, UK.
Author of the motor sport reference book 'Competition Car Electrics' published by Haynes in 2006, his writing style has been described as "easy to understand" (according to a review on Amazon), whilst 'Competition Car Electrics' has been described as "Essential reading for anyone building a car for competition or track use" (Classic Car Weekly magazine, August 2006).
During his career he has been involved in various levels of motorsport, from supporting Ferrari in the Maranello Challenge, to competing in amateur level rallying. In parallel with his mainstream career he is currently acting as an electrical systems advisor for a number of teams in varying disciplines, from Rallying to D1 Drifting.
[edit] Media
In August 2007 Jon and a team of motorsport enthusiasts appeared on ITVs "Pulling Power" in an article on drag racing. Other previous appearances of note include the Discovery Canada Magazine Show "Daily Planet".
[edit] Bibliography
- Competition Car Electrics: A Practical Handbook, Haynes Publishing, 2006.
