motorsport engineer

Meet Dr Kieran Reeves, NMA’s Director of Motorsport Behind every successful academic programme is someone making sure it stays relevant, rigorous and connected to the industry it serves. For the National Motorsport Academy, that person is Dr. Kieran Reeves, Director of Motorsport. Working alongside NMA founder Kevin Riley, Kieran helped turn the original vision for […]

Meet Wayne Hargreaves Wayne Hargreaves has over 17 years of experience in education, specialising in motor vehicle and motorsport qualifications. With a strong background in Engine Design & Development, CFD, Data Logging, and Hybrid Technologies, he’s taught a wide range of subjects using industry-leading software like GT Suite, StarCCM+, Motec, and AIM. Wayne’s passion for

Meet our Aerodynamic Expert, Wayne Gater Wayne Gater brings a wealth of expertise to the National Motorsport Academy, with a career that spans aerospace engineering, automotive design, and motorsport education. His passion for aerodynamics and fluid dynamics has fueled groundbreaking research, including a Master’s thesis on active aerodynamic systems for sports cars. Outside the classroom,

Meet Tim Mullis – Motorsport Engineer and Tutor at NMA With over 20 years in motorsport, Tim Mullis brings a wealth of experience to the National Motorsport Academy. After earning his Mechanical Engineering degree, he worked across the industry—from karts to Formula 1—gaining hands-on knowledge with teams, constructors, and suppliers. Transitioning into education, Tim became

With over 30 years in motorsport, James Bailey has led global programmes for Dunlop, directed the Sports Prototype Cup, and now brings his expertise in marketing and business strategy to students at the National Motorsport Academy.