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'''Jon Lawes''' <small>M]</small> is a Motoring Author and Aviation Engineer. '''Jon Lawes''' <small>M]</small> is an author and aviation engineer.


Author of the motor sport reference book 'Competition Car Electrics' published by ] in 2006, his writing style has been described as "easy to understand" (according to a review on ]), whilst 'Competition Car Electrics' has been described as "Essential reading for anyone building a car for competition or track use".<ref>"] magazine", ], August 2006</ref> He wrote the motor sport reference book ''Competition Car Electrics.'' It was described as "Essential reading for anyone building a car for competition or track use".<ref>"] magazine", ], August 2006</ref>


He has been involved in various levels of ], from supporting ] in the ] Challenge, to competing in amateur level ].
⚫ During his career, he has been involved in various levels of ], from supporting ] in the ] Challenge, to competing in amateur level ]. In parallel with his mainstream career,he is currently acting as an electrical systems advisor for a number of teams in varying disciplines, from ] to D1 ]. His Company, Spearmint Technology,<ref>http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/jon-lawes/34/aa2/216{</ref> carries out various roles in the automotive industry, including Contracted Motor Racing engineering support, Electrical support to Motorsport and Classic vehicles, media (incorporating TV appearances for The Discovery Channel and The GAMMA Project), magazine articles and book authorship.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/jon-lawes/34/aa2/216 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2013-06-15 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130616032655/http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/jon-lawes/34/aa2/216 |archivedate=2013-06-16 }}</ref>


⚫ He is an electrical systems advisor for teams in varying disciplines, from ] to D1 ]. His company, Spearmint Technology, provides contracted engineering and electrical support to motorsport and classic vehicles. He writes magazine articles.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/jon-lawes/34/aa2/216 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2013-06-15 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130616032655/http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/jon-lawes/34/aa2/216 |archivedate=2013-06-16 }}</ref>
⚫ He is the great grandson of the noted English Banjo Composer ].

⚫ He is great grandson of English banjo composer ].


==Media== ==Media==
In August 2007, Jon and a team of motorsport enthusiasts appeared on ITVs "Pulling Power" in an article on drag racing. Other previous appearances of note include the Discovery Canada Magazine Show "Daily Planet". In August 2007, Jon and a team of motorsport enthusiasts appeared on ]<nowiki/>s ''Pulling Power'' in a piece on drag racing. Appearances of note include the Discovery Canada Magazine Show "Daily Planet". . He has appeared on ] and The GAMMA Project.


==Bibliography== ==Bibliography==

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Jon Lawes MRAeS is an author and aviation engineer.

He wrote the motor sport reference book Competition Car Electrics. It was described as "Essential reading for anyone building a car for competition or track use".

He has been involved in various levels of motorsport, from supporting Ferrari in the Maranello Challenge, to competing in amateur level rallies.

He is an electrical systems advisor for teams in varying disciplines, from Rallying to D1 Drifting. His company, Spearmint Technology, provides contracted engineering and electrical support to motorsport and classic vehicles. He writes magazine articles.

He is great grandson of English banjo composer Frank Lawes.

Media

In August 2007, Jon and a team of motorsport enthusiasts appeared on ITVs Pulling Power in a piece on drag racing. Appearances of note include the Discovery Canada Magazine Show "Daily Planet". . He has appeared on The Discovery Channel and The GAMMA Project.

Bibliography

  • Competition Car Electrics: A Practical Handbook, Haynes Publishing, 2006.
  • Car Brakes: A Guide to Upgrading, Repair and Maintenance, The Crowood Press, 2014

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References

  1. "Classic Car Weekly magazine", Bauer Media Group, August 2006
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-06-16. Retrieved 2013-06-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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