Oliver Gavin Profile

Oliver was born on 29th September, 1972 in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire (UK). He is married to Helen with a baby daughter, Lily. They now live in a small village in Northamptonshire, England.
Oliver started racing as a teenager in karting, competing in various national series before moving into cars in 1990. You can learn more of Olly's racing career by clicking on the relevant year below.
1990 - Moved from Karts to Single Seaters, British Formula First Winter Series, 4th overall
1991 - British National Formula First Championship, Champion with 11 wins from 12 races, McLaren Autosport Young Driver of the Year; Trophy Presented by the Late Ayrton Senna.
1992 - British Formula Vauxhall Championship, Runner-up, Formula Opel Euroseries, 1 win
1993 - British Formula 3 Championship, Runner-up
1994 - FIA International F3000 Championship
1995 - British Formula 3 Championship (Champion with 6 wins), Pacific Grand Prix Test Driver
1996 - International Touring Car Championship, Works Opel Driver
1997 - International F3000 Championship, Grand Prix Safety Car, Testing for Benetton Formula 1
1998 - Porsche Supercup, 2nd at British Grand Prix, Grand Prix Safety Car, Testing for Benetton Formula 1
1999 - International F3000, 16th overall, 4th at Monaco, Grand Prix Safety Car
2000 - Grand Am Championship, 2nd at Watkins Glen, Testing for Benetton Formula 1 
Information Courtesy of Oliver Gavin