Who’s Who
The 500 Owners Association is run by a committee, which is elected each year at the AGM. Each member of the Committee looks after a particular area of interest, although major decisions, particularly those relating to finance, are made collectively.
The Committee
Nigel has been our Chairman for several years and, in his spare time, he races a Cooper Mk VIII.
Tel: 01794 323384
Email: chairman@500race.org
Andy took on the role of club secretary in 2025. Andy competes in both hillclimbs and circuit races in one of his number of 500s.
Tel: 07803 843753
Email: secretary@500race.org
Mike participates in both speed and circuit events with his Iota CB2 JAP.
Tel: 01491 411064 / 07939 006172
Email: speedsecretary@500race.org
Richard began assisting Gordon Russell in 2024 and from 2025 takes on the role entirely. Richard races his Cooper Mk 8 .
Tel: 07768 393183
Email: circuitsecretary@500race.com
Duncan’s owns and has owned a long list of 500cc cars and is passionate about all forms of historic motorsport. He also runs the Formula Junior Historic Racing Association.
Tel: 02089461730
Email: historian@500race.org
Simon Recently took over this role and now looks after 500 Owners Association VIF scheme.
Tel: 01245222670
OR
Tel: 0774893370
Email: registrar@500race.org
Send him your subscriptions! Peddles a Cooper Mk V rather quickly.
Tel: 07720 855092
Email: membership@500race.org
Xavier recently returned to racing after a 40 year gap and now races and hillclimbs a Staride. He is always on the lookout for interesting articles and photos to include in the club magazine.
Tel: 01489 891482
Email: xavier@500race.org
Tel: 01359 251051
Email: treasurer@500race.org
Stuart has grown up with 500 racing, father Roy still also competing. Stuart races a 1957 Cooper Mk XI.
Tel: 01299 851644
Email: webmaster@500race.org