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He’s raced all over the world in saloons, sports cars and
single-seaters and briefly in Formula One. An incredible
14 times in the Le Mans 24 hours
And while he will of course be a hero himself to charity we support, SPARKS or Sports Aiding
drivers of supercars with his knowledge of what medical Research for Kids. He is also a staunch
driving such a car is really like, he now supporter of the charity and shares our passion
commands an even greater appreciative for raising both awareness and funds.
audience in those who have got to know and As a result of this fortuitous meeting we
love him through the medium of television. discovered that Tiff also shares our
Within this arena he is a highly popular enthusiasm for the Supercars on Tour
figure, so it’s always a pleasure when Tiff is concept, remarking ‘Supercars on Tour has a
able to be involved with one of Supercars on wonderful atmosphere. It’s a classy way to
Tour’s events as those who are acquainted drive beautiful cars, in considerable style.’ His
with him, through whichever route, universally characteristic voice so instantly recognisable
realise that this is a man who genuinely and frequently described in the media as a
understands what high-performance driving is ‘drawl’ continues, as he reminisces about his
all about and shares the passion and intensity experiences at some of Supercars’ rallies.
of the experience with our drivers. ‘The first tour start I attended seemed a bit
In 1987 Tiff joined ‘Top Gear’ as a of a blur to begin with, arriving in a Paris hotel
performance car specialist and presented at 10 p.m. having been travelling for two days
legendary road tests. And then, as we know from Bolivia where I’d been driving a Ferrari
him in his present incarnation, in 2002 he 599. I met up with some of the drivers in the
became one of the founder members of hotel bar that evening and had a chance to
Channel Five’s ‘Fifth Gear’ team. As far as his chat and savour some of their excitement
interest in Supercars and presenting on before setting off the following morning.’
television is concerned, Tiff’s intention is After probably too little sleep Tiff was up and
‘never to retire.’ ready at six the following day to flag off each
Lucky, then for Supercars on Tour, who over car, a great chance to drink in the unique
past rallies and events have had the great Supercars on Tour atmosphere and the ideal
pleasure of working and playing with Tiff person to set the stylish standard followed by
Needell. Originally, Tiff got involved through the all the tours. ‘The start was a fabulous venue,
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