Roger Blake
MOTORSPORT LOGISTICS SPECIALIST | HGV CLASS 1 DRIVER | RALLY RAID TYRE TECHNICIAN
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Experienced Motorsport HGV Class 1 Driver and Motorsport Logistics Specialist with a strong background working in high-pressure international motorsport environments. Currently working with Prodrive on the JLR Defender Rally Raid Team, supporting worldwide rally raid operations across logistics, event setup, engineering support and tyre operations. Experienced in operating specialist HGVs and transport equipment, establishing mobile engineering and office facilities, managing motorsport equipment and supporting technical teams in demanding event environments.
My experience combines professional HGV driving, motorsport logistics, tyre operations, technical support and event infrastructure, with the ability to work effectively as part of a highly organised team where safety, reliability and timing are critical.
Experience
Motorsport HGV Class 1 Truckie | Rally Raid Logistics & Tyre Technician at PRODRIVE — JLR DEFENDER RALLY RAID TEAM (2025 – Present)
Working as part of the JLR Defender Rally Raid programme, supporting international rally raid events, testing and team operations.
- HGV Class 1 driving supporting international motorsport operations
- Worldwide rally raid logistics and event transportation
- Rally raid tyre team support and tyre technician duties
- Preparation, management and movement of tyres, wheels, TPMS equipment and tyre-related parts
- Supporting vehicle preparation and race-event operations
- Motorsport equipment transportation and logistics
- Setting up and dismantling team facilities at events and testing locations
- Operating engineering and support trucks
- Supporting expandable mobile office and workshop units
- Working alongside engineers, mechanics, technicians and parts coordinators
- Managing equipment and maintaining high levels of organisation within the service environment
- Working safely and efficiently in demanding event conditions
- Supporting international testing and competition programmes
- Engineering truck operations
- Motorsport parts and equipment logistics
- Forklift operations
- IPAF equipment operation
- Rally raid bivouac and service-area setup
- International event logistics
- Tyre equipment and consumables management
Motorsport HGV Class 1 Driver at DHL MOTORSPORT (2025-04 – 2026)
Worked within DHL Motorsport supporting FIA/F1-related European motorsport operations.
- HGV Class 1 driving throughout Europe
- Circuit-to-circuit transportation during the European F1 season
- Transportation of mobile office units
- Setting up and positioning expandable mobile office units
- Lowering and positioning units safely onto the ground
- Supporting power supply and site infrastructure
- Transportation and collection of air freight for motorsport teams
- Airport collections and deliveries
- Supporting FIA garage security operations
- Bonded air freight and cargo movements
- Working to CAA/DFT requirements
- Operating specialist motorsport trailers and equipment
- Trailer & Transport Experience
- Experience with:
- Flatbed
- Walking floor
- Low-loader
- Box curtainsider
- Refrigerated trailers
- Mobile Office Units
- Lowrider
- Double-decker
- Tanker
