Martyn C. Thake
Motorsports Expert Witness
Martyn C. Thake is a motorsports and special event expert specializing in racetrack design, construction, operation, and management litigation. With a career spanning facility design, event promotion, and risk management, he brings a comprehensive perspective to analyzing safety and operational compliance in motorsports environments. His work centers on investigating racetrack safety protocols, assessing event management practices, and evaluating whether industry standards are met in facility operations. Mr. Thake has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements worldwide, involving motorsports facilities, racetrack design, and event management cases. His extensive experience in facility design and operation, along with his role as an FIA track inspector and SCCA Track Reviewer instructor, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of safety and operational responsibility in disputes involving racetrack and event management.