Paul Swift is a British driver known for stunt driving,

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, precision driving, and his involvement in live-action arena shows and

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s including the UK Motorshow and

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Career

Swift started his stunt driving career at age seven, when he learned to drive his family’s ride-on-lawn-mower on two wheels. Within three months of practicing, he set a world record performing the stunt over a distance of 230m. His first-ever precision driving show was as part of his father's display team (

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) in a Miniature Rover Montego at the

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. At age 16, Swift began competing in auto testing with both Durham and Hartlepool motor clubs. After winning the regional championship in 1998, he moved up to the national championship. He ultimately won seven national titles, winning over 40 national events outright, as well as representing England on many occasions. In 2006, Swift became the first Englishman ever to win a round of the Northern Irish Autotest Championship outright, in a borrowed Mini Special. The following season, after winning his seventh British Championship, Swift announced his retirement from auto testing and left his job as a mechanical engineer to concentrate fully on stunt driving.

Appearances

Swift has over 30 years of stunt experience and employs a team of precision drivers. Swift has appeared on

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