Interview: Rebecca Ivory

Mark and Andrew Owen, a Hertfordshire-based father-andson racing team, have been deeply embedded in historic motorsport for nearly three decades. Their story is one of camaraderie, racing a diverse collection of cars with considerable success, yet being committed to the sheer spirit of competition that goes far beyond winning.

Their motorsport journey began in the early 1990s, with Andrew in kit car racing.“ Dad started in‘ 92 kit cars. He bought the Phoenix and the Ginetta [ the ] same year”, Mark recalls. Andrew himself places his official start slightly later, noting,“ I think it was probably about 94-95 when I started racing.”

From the outset, their collaborative approach to racing has been about more than just results. Rather, it’ s about meaningful experiences, sheer enjoyment, and a pure love for the sport.“ We’ re all there enjoying ourselves”, Andrew emphasises. Mark echoes this sentiment:“ It was about the cars”, he says. Indeed, this ethos has guided their racing career through various cars and championships.

Since its inception in 2004, Masters Racing Club has built a reputation as one of the leading historic racing organisers across the UK, Europe, and North America, thanks in part to its impressive calendar of iconic circuits. Notable venues include Zandvoort for the Historic Grand Prix, Spa- Francorchamps for the Spa Six Hours and the Nürburgring for the BELMONT-Oldtimer Grand Prix. Prominent UK venues have also hosted – and continue to host – various events. These include Silverstone for the Silverstone Festival, the Masters Historic Festival at Brands Hatch, and the Gold Cup at Oulton Park.

Beyond the circuits themselves, Mark and Andrew have valued the strong driving standards and paddock culture since joining shortly after the series was founded.“ Driving standards have never been bad in Masters... it’ s always been a nice environment. The paddocks are nice places to be”, Andrew says, reflecting on the professional yet welcoming nature of the series.

With their roots firmly planted in historic racing, Andrew and Mark joined the Masters Racing Club in 2007.

“ Masters, I’ d say, went to nicer places,” explains Andrew,“ and I think that it was the prospect that we would get to race at interesting circuits which played a significant role in the decision.”

The Owens enjoy racing their Chevron at Silverstone, Zandvoort and around Europe

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Revolution- October 2025