John Lovatt

Occupation:

Legal Executive

Current Residence:

Croydon

Age:

Thirty-something

Place of birth:

Purley, Surrey

Marital Status:

Single

Career:

I left school at 16 and then went on to develop a career in the legal profession and am now a Qualified Legal Executive.

How did you get involved in the project?

I offered to help at the Earl's Court Motor Show in 1995. That led to helping out at Fontwell and Q-Shed at Farnborough.

Responsibilities in the UK:

As a Mach 1 Club member I am involved in the day to day running of the Club. Along with Neal Fletcher I organise the Open Days for the Mach 1 Club and the Car Clubs. I also involved in the organisation of Press Days, the moves between hangars and preparation for Black Rock.

Responsibilities in Jordan:

I headed up the Advance Party on Jordan 2.

Responsibilities in the US:

I will be heavily involved in the Desert Patrol and be the Mach 1 Club Co-ordinator.

Previous crazy ventures:

Like most, I'm car crazy and I have owned an MG in the past. Apart from that I've not really done anything else like this before.

Favourite Music:

Adam and the Ants

What sort of books would you read if you had the time?

Viz

Hobbies:

None - I don't have the time!

What do you want to do when the project is over?

Unprintable, but will probably involve sleeping.

What have you learned from this experience?

I've learnt what it is like to be at an event on the organising side rather than as a member of the public and to put to good use the skills I have acquired.