The Engineer: Film Screening + Q&A

15 May 2026, 5:00 pm to 7:45 pm

Join us for a special evening celebrating the life and legacy of Adrian Reynard, a pioneering force in motorsport engineering and a distinguished alumnus of Oxford Polytechnic (now Oxford Brookes).

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Location

John Henry Brookes Lecture Theatre, Headington

Event schedule

5:00 pm: Welcome reception
5:45 pm: Film screening: The Engineer
7:15 pm: Exclusive Q&A with Adrian and Sam Reynard

Event accessibility

This event will take place in the John Henry Brookes Lecture Theatre which is wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets are also available in the main reception.

Parking: For our evening events, limited parking is available at Gipsy Lane from 5.30pm on a first-come, first-served basis with no pre-booking.

Special requirements: We do our best to accommodate all access needs. If you need the University to help with any requirements you may have, please contact us at events@brookes.ac.uk.

About the film

The Engineer is a powerful new feature documentary marking the debut of director Sam Reynard, who provides a unique, personal perspective on the life of his father.

The film explores Adrian’s journey from a 19-year-old student at the Polytechnic—where he broke the World Land Speed Record on a bike he built himself—to founding Reynard Racing Cars, the world’s largest race car manufacturer of the 70s and 80s.

Beyond the track, the documentary offers an intimate and unflinching portrait of Adrian at 74. It follows his pursuit of one final challenge: returning to the land speed record, while reflecting on how he used his engineering brilliance to help his daughter, Daniela, navigate a rare medical condition.

Supporting the next generation

Adrian’s journey began with a hands-on passion for engineering right here on campus. In honor of that legacy, all donations from this event will go directly toward the Oxford Brookes Racing team.

Your support helps our student-led Formula Student team access the resources, materials, and technology they need to compete on the world stage—continuing the tradition of innovation that Adrian Reynard helped pioneer at the Polytechnic.