Howden Ganley, born on December 24, 1941, in Hamilton, New Zealand, is a former Formula 1 driver and accomplished motorsport engineer. Ganley began his career as a mechanic and engineer, working his way through the motorsport ranks in Europe. His mechanical skill and determination eventually led him to a driving career, debuting in Formula 1 with the BRM team in 1971.

Ganley competed in Formula 1 from 1971 to 1974, racing for teams like BRM, Iso-Marlboro, and March. While he scored several top-ten finishes, the competitive environment and mechanical setbacks limited his results. After leaving F1, Ganley continued to be involved in motorsport as both a driver and engineer, particularly in endurance racing.

Beyond his driving career, Ganley co-founded the Tiga Race Cars company with fellow racer Tim Schenken in 1975. Tiga became known for producing successful cars for various racing categories, especially sports cars, which were competitive in endurance racing throughout the 1980s. Ganley's career in motorsport, both on and off the track, has left a lasting impact on racing and engineering, making him a respected figure in the motorsport community.