Glen Smale & Derek Bell, OBE

Glen Smale has had a passion for all things motoring and, in particular, for Porsche since a tender age.  He honed his talents writing for motoring magazines both in the UK and in his native South Africa, and currently writes regular columns for several monthly motoring magazines.  Glen's previous books include, Porsche - The Carrera Dynasty; and Jaguar E-type - Portrait of a Design Icon for which he received the Laurin and Klement ' Design Writer of the Year' award.  In his free time, Glen plays squash and golf.  He currently lives in South Wales with his wife Elke, and their children Margaux and Robert.

Glen Smale

Derek Bell, OBE

During an amazing racing career, Derek Bell won two new World Sportscar Championships, was three times winner of the 24hrs of Daytona and chalked-up an amazing 5 Le Mans victories.  He was particularly well known for his pairing with Jacky Ickx in the Porsche 936 and Porsche 956/Porsche 962 models, although he also raced in Formula One for the Ferrari, McLaren, Surtees and Tecno teams.