Davey Nicholas - Curriculum Vitae
Here is my career history to date:
JMW Motorsport (2009)
I am chief mechanic running the Ferrari F430 in the Le Mans Series GT2 class with drivers Rob Bell and Gianmaria Bruni.
Motorbase Performance (2007 – 2009)
I am currently running Michael Caine in the 2009 Porsche Carrera Cup GB. I also ran the BMW 320si E90 in the 2008 British Touring Championship, with driver Rob Collard. I was the No.1 mechanic running Steven Kane in the 2007 Porsche Carrera Cup GB.
Virgo Motorsport (2008)
I was the No.1 mechanic running the Ferrari F430 in the Le Mans Series GT2 class with drivers Rob Bell and Gianmaria Bruni (Jamie Melo replaced Gianmaria Bruni for the last race at Silverstone), and in the Le Mans 24 hour race, with drivers Rob Bell, Tim Mullen and Tim Sugden.
Hisaq Competition (2007)
In the Porsche Supercup, I was the No.1 mechanic running Michael Schrey and Marc Basseng in the 997 GT3 Supercup car. I also ran Richard Westbrook in the Porsche Supercup.
James Watt Automotive (2007)
I ran the Porsche 997 GT3 RSR in the Spa 24 hour race and in the Le Mans Series GT2 class, with drivers Paul Daniels, Joel Camathias, Dave Cox and Oliver Morley.
JCB Dieselmax (2006 - 2007)
I was a mechanic working alongside three other mechanics to build the Dieselmax car from scratch. This was followed by three weeks testing in the UK and a further four weeks on the Bonneville Salt Flats where I contributed to breaking the diesel land speed record.
ASM (2003 - 2005)
I was a mechanic running Miguel Ameral and Pedro Couceiro in the Porsche GT3 RS and Porsche GT3 RSR, in the Spanish GT.
Parr, Porsche Specialists (2001 - 2006)
I was a mechanic running Marino Franchitti and Kelvin Burt, and Edward Horner and Matt Turner, in the 2001 British GTO championship. In following years I was the No.1 mechanic running various high profile guest drivers (such as Tim Harvey and Robbie Kerr) in the Porsche GB Carrera Cup car, and providing technical support to other teams in the championship. I was also a mechanic in the 2005 Britcar 24 hour race.
Silvia Engineering, Nissan Specialists (1995 - 2001)
I was project manager while working in a team of nine. The emphasis was placed on high production standards to meet customer requirements.
Please see my biography for more detailed information.