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'The Engineer' follows the remarkable story of Adrian Reynard, a pioneering figure in motorsport engineering, while also exploring the personal story behind the professional success. At 19, Reynard broke the World Land Speed Record on a motorcycle he designed and built himself. This early triumph led Reynard into an extraordinary career that would revolutionise racing car manufacturing. The documentary follows Reynard's rise from grassroots racing to becoming the founder of the world's largest racing car manufacturing company. His innovative designs achieved unprecedented success, winning the first race of every category they entered; Formula Ford, Formula Three, Formula 3000, and IndyCar. The film explores the challenges and successes of Reynard's career, including the perhaps overly ambitious leap into Formula One. Coupled with his professional achievements is the story of Reynard's family life, providing a deeply human element to his story. At the height of his career, Reynard faced a personal challenge when his daughter was born with Apert Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. The film sensitively explores how this event shaped Reynard's perspective on life and work, adding depth to his character and showcases the delicate balance and sacrifice that comes with having professional ambition and family responsibilities as a parent. Now, at 74, Reynard takes on an incredibly dangerous and symbolic challenge; designing and building a new motorcycle to break his own 55-year-old world record. This seemingly crazy endeavour is a testament to his life's work, his family journey, his need for speed and the evolving landscape of motorsport engineering. Through archive footage, interviews with key figures in racing such as Sir Jackie Stewart, Toto Wolff, Eddie Jordan, Jacques Villeneuve, Otmar Szafnauern, Reynard's family members, and behind-the-scenes access to his current project, the documentary shows a man driven by innovation and an unwavering passion for speed, but grounded by family and personal challenges. 'The Engineer' also examines Reynard's legacy in a changing industry. As one of the last true independent racing car manufacturers, his story provides a unique window into a bygone era of motorsport, where individual innovators could compete with global corporations. This film is not just a biography of Adrian Reynard, but a celebration of engineering ingenuity, the spirit of competition, and the pursuit of excellence against all odds. It's a testament to a lifetime dedicated to pushing the boundaries of speed and technology, while navigating the complexities of family life and the battle of growing old. By bringing together these diverse elements, 'The Engineer' aims to appeal to a wide family audience, from motorsport enthusiasts and aspiring engineers to those inspired by stories of human resilience and family bonds.

Adrian Reynard, 74, attempts a final motorcycle speed record. At 19, he broke the record on his self-built bike before founding Reynard Racing Cars, the top race car maker of the 70s-80s.