Chris Harris
Chris Harris (Christopher James Harris) was born on January 20th, 1975 and is currently 50 years old. Chris Harris was born in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England. Harris attended Clifton College.
Chris Harris is one of the most distinguished automotive journalists from the UK, who also doubles up as a television presenter and professional racing driver.
Harris is also a keynote speaker who is known for his engaging combination of humor with insights and deep technical know-how given the many years he spent in the motoring industry.
Chris Harris made his name presenting
Top Gear, the iconic BBC motoring show alongside Paddy McGuiness and Freddie Flintoff. He became known for his dynamic presentation style that combined his thought-provoking commentary on technology and innovation with a passion for cars.
He got his start as an automotive journalist at
Autocar, where he used to do menial jobs before he became the Road-Test Editor. He quickly made a name for himself with his deep understanding of automotive engineering and sharp reviews, and he became one of the industry’s most trusted voices.
After leaving
Autocar and trying out the web-based digital platform
Drivers Republic, he got another job at
Evo Magazine as a reviewer and writer. In 2012, he became the co-founder of
DRIVE, an influential YouTube channel with more than 2 million subscribers.
As a professional racing driver, Harris has competed at the
24 Hours Nurburgring and has been a driver for prestigious teams such as
Aston Martin Racing and
Glickenhaus.
In 2023, Chris Harris published
Variable Valve Timings, a memoir of his time in racing and automotive journalism. He takes his readers from his childhood as a six-year-old obsessed with cars to a YouTube and TV car guru, whose reviews inflamed Ferrari.
From the podiums as a racing driver to the Scalextric tracks when he was a child, from floodlit Top Gear studio to scenes behind his garage doors, he tells it all. It is a fantastic memoir full of insider stories told with disarming honesty, warmth and wit.
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Chris Harris: F.A.Q
When was Chris Harris Born? How old is Chris Harris?
Chris Harris was born on January 20th, 1975. Chris Harris is currently 50 years old.
Where was Chris Harris Born?
Chris Harris was born in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England and is British.
What was the first book Chris Harris wrote?
The first book written by Chris Harris was Variable Valve Timings, published in 2023.
What was the most recent book Chris Harris wrote?
His most recently released work was Variable Valve Timings on November 9th, 2023.
Will there be any more books by Chris Harris?
Chris Harris does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
How many books has Chris Harris written?
Chris Harris has written 1 book. All of his books are Non-Fiction Books.