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David Pattison is a British racing driver who began his racing career later in life, fulfilling a lifelong ambition at the age of 56. Despite entering the sport later than most, Pattison has demonstrated a competitive spirit and a commitment to improvement, applying business principles to his racing endeavors.
Pattison has competed in the British GT Championship, driving a McLaren 570S GT4 with Tolman Motorsport. In 2018, he partnered with Joe Osborne, a McLaren works driver, and together they achieved their maiden GT4 victory at Snetterton, also taking the Pro/Am championship lead. Pattison has shared his experiences as a "gentleman driver" in a series of blogs, offering insights into the challenges and rewards of racing. He has also raced in European GT4.
Beyond racing, David Pattison has a successful career in business, with experience in advertising, marketing, and start-up mentoring. He is the author of "The Money Train: 10 Things Young Businesses Need to Know About Investors," which won Best Startup/Scaleup Book at the Business Book Awards 2022. Pattison has also been added to the faculty at Manchester University Business School. Born on June 21, 1956, Pattison's racing endeavors showcase his passion for motorsport and his ability to apply his business acumen to achieve success on the track.