Jeremy Shaw, born on April 22, 1955, in England, is a respected motorsport journalist, commentator, and talent scout, particularly known for his contributions to sports car racing and open-wheel racing.
He has been instrumental in identifying and nurturing young talent through the Team USA Scholarship, which he founded to support emerging American drivers.
Shaw's extensive career in motorsport media and his dedication to the development of future racing stars have made him a prominent figure in the racing community.
Senna: The Test (2017) explores a unique moment in Ayrton Senna's career when, on December 20, 1992, he tested a Penske IndyCar in Phoenix, Arizona. Amid frustrations with McLaren, Senna briefly considered switching to IndyCar, with this test marking his only serious exploration of American racing. The documentary, created by Marshall Pruett and Travis Long, features insights from figures like Emerson Fittipaldi and Rick Mears, capturing this rare event in Senna’s life and his motivations during a challenging period in his career.
In 1983 two young racing drivers where fighting for supremacy in the British Formula 3 series. Winning the championship would guarantee them a place in Formula 1 for the next year. It was a time when junior formula racing was still simple and raw; a time when the driver was in charge of winning.