Vicki Butler-Henderson

Vicki Butler-Henderson has enjoyed a career as a racing driver and media personality. Having presented various television programmes across the BBC, ITV and Channel 5, Vicki is a fan favourite amongst car enthusiasts and a great choice for motorsport themed events. An Ambassador for Go Motorsport, Vicki is passionate to allow everyone to have equal opportunities to get into motorsport and inspires audiences as a woman in an often male-dominated sport.

A talented driver and presenter, Vicki is the former presenter of Top Gear and Fifth Gear, aired on the BBC and Channel 5. Passionate about racing from a young age, Vicki has wowed audiences with her knowledge and interests in racing, sought time and time again for her personable qualities as a presenter. Vicki has also presented the likes of Biggest Loser, Speed Sunday, Date My Daughter, Wrecks to Riches and Country File to name a few and has worked on magazines such as Auto Express, Performance Car and What Car?. She was also the launch editor and mechanic for Max Power magazine and presented coverage of the British Touring Car Championships for ITV.

The daughter of a British Karting Team member, Vicki was first brought into motorsport racing karts when she was 12 years old. Finding talent and passion for racing, Vicki went on to achieve a car racing license and has been competing in prestigious competitions ever since. In a bid to help fund her racing career, Vicki also took on work as a racing instructor at Silverstone Circuit and worked on motorsport magazines. In 1997, Vicki burst into the television limelight as part of the presenting crew of the original Top Gear.

Vicki was the presenter of Fifth Gear for an impressive 14 years, a time during which she participated in countless racing events. Vicki has competed in the six-hour and 24-hour Britcar races at the Silverstone Circuit and placed 2nd and 3rd in Ferrari races at Brands Hatch. She has also competed in the Clio Cup and Carrera Cup, having raced in cars such as a Porsche 911, Renault Spider, Ferrari F430 and a Proton Saloon Car throughout her time as a competitor. She also made headlines as the first woman to win a Maserati race at the Maserati Trofeo supporting race at the British F1 GP. Vicki has also been fortunate to publish her own book, titled 100 Sexiest Cars.

Having enjoyed a successful career as a racer and presenter, Vicki is now booked as an after-dinner speaker or host for corporate and public events. Having spent many years in front of the camera, Vicki is no stranger to a large crowd and commands one with ease, making her a perfect choice as a host. As a passionate motorsport athlete, Vicki is passionate to ensure that everyone has access to the sport of motorsport racing and is a role model as a woman in a male-dominated sport. When looking for a speaker for motorsport themed events, Vicki Butler-Henderson is a perfect choice.