WHO ARE BHP PUBLISHING?
Welcome to BHP Publishing, the realisation of a long-held ambition by its founders, Darren Banks and Kevin Guthrie. BHP Publishing’s goal is to produce high quality books on both car and motorcycle racing history. Based in Fife, all of our books are designed and produced in Great Britain.
Darren saw his first book published in 2017, a critically acclaimed biography of Stephen South, which was a finalist in the RAC Motoring Book of the Year competition. 2020 saw the publication of a work on Welsh driver Tom Pryce, the first book which Darren and Kevin collaborated on. In 2022 Darren was responsible, along with Alan Bowles, for a nostalgic book celebrating half a century of the Formula Ford Festival. 2023 brought independent releases from both Darren (Gerry Birrell, Lost Before His Time) and Kevin (Jim Crawford, Lessons in Courage). These were followed up by another joint effort about Leicestershire driver, Roger Williamson.
DARREN BANKS
CO-FOUNDER
Darren, originally from Yorkshire, now lives in the picturesque East Neuk of Fife with his wife, Ann. He is a frequent racegoer, and previously competed in Formula Ford, sporting a replica Stephen South crash helmet. Darren has written biographies of Stephen and the late Scottish driver, Gerry Birrell. Both were finalists in the RAC Motoring Book of the Year.
KEVIN GUTHRIE
CO-FOUNDER
Kevin also lives in Fife with his family, and aside from racing is the co-founder of an award-winning music education company. He has previously written a biography of Jim Crawford, and co-authored two books with Darren (Tom Pryce and Roger Williamson). In his spare time he enjoys researching local history and is a long suffering fan of Cowdenbeath FC.
LUCY ARBUTHNOTT
BOOK DESIGNER
Lucy lives in Dunfermline, Fife and is a specialist print designer. She has vast experience of designing all types of books, and we are delighted to have her working with us. Lucy was brought up around motorsport, being a regular visitor to Ingliston and Knockhill with her father.
CHARLIE SCORDECCHIA-WILSON
MEDIA/PR
Charlie is the youngest of the BHP team, but already has a wealth of experience in sales, marketing and media. She will be assisting at shows and launch events, and as a racing fan herself looks forward to meeting our customers.