THE STARS OF THE CARS
A roster of faces that have raced with us over the years
Founder & Managing Director
BILL SHEPHERD
Starting in Formula Ford in the 1970s, Bill returned to racing in the late 80s having bought an 'old' Cobra. From there he quickly became the standout European specialist for anything AC/Shelby and he and his green Cobra were internationally notorious for a near-unbeatable partnership. Bill is a multiple FIA European Historic GT Champion and multiple Goodwood race winner.
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In more recent times, Bill has branched into Ford-based Muscle cars, starting with his beloved lightweight Galaxie in which he won the 2024 St Mary's Trophy. Under his guidance and name, Bill Shepherd Automotive has become the stand-out specialist in Ford-V8 powered touring/saloon cars.
Director
FRED SHEPHERD
After flirting with contemporary motorsport as a teenager, Fred decided to follow his father's footsteps into the historic motorsport world. Finding the cars far more rewarding and enjoyable to drive, Fred honed his technique in a 1965 Mustang, often co-driving with Bill, learning a great deal from his tutorage.
In 2020, and just a few days after his 21st birthday, Fred made his Goodwood debut in the Gerry Marshall Trophy, where he battled through from 6th to win the race and the event outright. Although best known for his exploits in a 1970 Boss 302 Mustang, Fred is familiar with a large host of V8 muscle and sports cars and has had great success in all.
In the 7 years since his Goodwood debut, Fred has amassed 10 Goodwood podiums, of which 6 have been outright wins. He holds the all-time record for the most wins in the Gordon Spice/Gerry Marshall Trophy and he and Romain Dumas made history in 2023 when they became the first drivers to win two St Mary's Trophy titles consecutively.
2x Le Mans winner & 3x Pikes Peak Champion
ROMAIN DUMAS
Romain first joined the Bill Shepherd Automotive team for the Goodwood RAC TT at the 2018 Goodwood Revival. Since then, Romain has pedalled a variety of cars within our stable. Alongside numerous podium positions in the prestigious RAC TT, Romain partnered with Bill to win the 2021 St Mary's Trophy. The same year, in the TT, Romain drove a faultless race to bring our green Cobra across the line in 1st place before the car succumbed to a late time penalty for pit-stop infringement.
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9x LeMans Winner
TOM KRISTENSEN
Tom shared the vast 1959 Thunderbird with Bill for the St Mary's Trophy at the 2017 Goodwood Revival. Making it's debut, and only having been completed the evening before, the car suffered teething issues in qualifying. Despite this, in the race, Tom's charge from a pitlane start captured the attention of the world's automotive media. The footage went viral globally, amassing tens of millions of views online.
3x Le Mans winner
ANDRE LOTTERER
Andre stepped into the fold for the Gerry Marshall Trophy at the 2020 Goodwood Speedweek, partnering with Fred to drive the 1970 Boss 302 Mustang. An unfortunate red flag prevented the car from completing a representative lap in qualifying. However, starting the race from the second row, the pair brought the car home in first place, over 8 seconds clear of the Camaro in second position.
3x World Touring Car Champion
ANDY PRIAULX MBE
The 'flying Gurnseyman' partnered up with Fred in the 2022 Gerry Marshall Trophy, driving a 1970 Boss 302 Mustang. Despite Andy's complete lack of testing, he was instantly on the pace and the pair qualified the car in 4th position. After a very eventful race, the Boss later went on to come home in a strong second place finish.
1984 World Rally Champion
STIG BLOMQVIST
After watching a 63 Galaxie at Karlskoga in the 1964 European Touring Car Championship, a young Stig decided to devote his life to motorsport. It wasn't until a dinner with Bill and Fred in the Arctic north of Sweden, almost 45 years later, that it transpired that it was the very same Galaxie that Bill now owns and races. It seemed like fate, then, for Stig to join Bill in that life-defining Galaxie for the 2020 St Mary's Trophy. The race was an instant classic, Stig, battling hard with the Galaxie of Sam Tordoff for the lead, ultimately coming home across the line first, fulfilling a liefelong dream in epic fashion.
1989 LeMans and F1 race winner
JOCHEN MASS
Jochen and Bill teamed up for the Goodwood Revival in 2012, in the 1963 Ford Galaxie 500. Despite the pair finishing on the podium, they were unfortunate that a loose plug lead cost Jochen a potential win and the team an outright St Mary's Trophy victory.
1970 LeMans winner
RICHARD ATTWOOD
A long time friend of Bill's and a large influence on his approach to racing, Richard very kindly stepped in to the Green Cobra for the 2016 Goodwood Revival at late notice. As quick as ever, and the ultimate gentleman, Richard drove the car beautifully, providing the exceptional detailed driver feedback he's well known for.