Joe Ives
Joe Ives is a professional race car driver. In 1985, he took part in trials for the International Camel Trophy event making the final four (along with later collaborator Duncan Barbour). Joe has made it to final selections every year until finally making one half of the UK team in 1989 along with brother Bob Ives. After nearly 3 weeks and 1000 miles, the Ives brothers became the only UK team ever to win this grueling 4x4 event which ran from 1980 until 2000. Subsequently, the brothers were awarded the prestigious Segrave Trophy. Joe Ives was also involved with the Top Gear Christmas Special 2009 alongside his brother Bob Ives