Who is Archie Hamilton? The professional racer and YouTuber who helps the police explain the highway code
ARCHIE Hamilton is a professional racing driver who has become a famous online influencer.
In his videos, he breaks down driving do's and don'ts and gives viewers a peek into a day-in-the-life of the traffic police.
Born racer
Archie was born on March 26, 1991, in London.
He started driving competitively at the age of 11 in karts but later progressed to cars.
The racer won his Formula Ford debut at Silverstone in 2007, kickstarting his incredible career in the sport.
Archie has competed at the International GT Open and raced in the infamous Le Mans 24 hour competition.
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Online success
Archie has used his racing success to launch a successful YouTube channel named Archie Hamilton Racing.
The account has exploded in popularity and now has 367,000 followers (as of November 2024).
On the channel, he breaks down complex issues including problems in the UK car market.
He also filmed a video with the Traffic Police where they talked about the importance of staying off your phone while driving.
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They also discussed how following the Highway Code, even if you're in a luxury car, can save your life.
In the video, Archie and the police became engaged in a nail-biting car chase with a lawbreaker.
In another thrilling scene, the police pulled over a driver who was going above 100mph.
Archie's car business
Archie has launched a successful car dealership named Archie Hamilton Prestige Cars.
The Hampshire-based brand sells second-hand luxury vehicles including Land Rovers and Porsches.
On the website, Archie explains that he became motivated to sell cars because he realised that "every vehicle tells its own unique story".