Driver Coaching

Whether you are a current racing driver looking after those last few tenths, or a track day novice, everybody can gain from coaching. World-class athletes in all disciplines have constant coaching to help them achieve their full potential. Motorsport is no different!

Karl is a grade A ARDS instructor and international race licence holder. He currently works with drivers and teams in British GT, GT Cup, Radicals, Caterhams, Ginettas, MX5s and Classic Sports Cars. He is able to prepare you for your ARDS test, teach advanced car control and provide data analysis as you progress as a driver.

All drivers start with a different level of experience, and with different strengths and weaknesses. Karl can work with you on a day-by-day basis or through a tailored programme to maximise your strengths and minimise your weaknesses. Through a tailored coaching programme and honest feedback you will gain improvements in your speed, consistency, confidence and understanding. If you are new to the sport Karl will be able to help you get ready for your ARDS test.

Karl can help drivers in the following areas:

Racing Line
Cornering Technique
Vision + Corner Preparation
Braking
Gear Change Technique
Understanding Weight Transfer + Car Handling
Throttle Control
Preparation for your ARDS (Race License) Test
How to Approach Testing, Qualifying and Races
Understanding and working with Data Logging Systems
Car Set-Up

To find out more please feel free to contact Karl here.

Client Testimonials

“Karl has coached me for over two years and raced with me in Mag 7’s. I find his approach to race coaching more rewarding than many others. Besides knowing what he is talking about, Karl has that added key ingredient….. ‘Patience’! He also enjoys a laugh!”

Alan Pegram – Caterham Supersport

“He’s one of those rare coaches who doesn’t want to show you how quick he can drive, but rather how quick you can drive. He’s without ego and only has his clients’ best interests at heart.”

Graham Johnson – British GT GT4 Race Winner

“Karl has been coaching me for about a year now and has helped me with a switch from gravel rallying to circuit racing, not as easy as I thought!

With limited track time it is important to get as much as possible out of the day and I’ve found the best way to do that is to have a experienced instructor in the passenger seat. With a good balance of seriousness and fun I would recommend Karl to anyone looking to go faster and enjoy their racing!”

Dan O’Brien – Ginetta GT5

“I met Karl during a track day at Rockingham. His knowledge, understanding and quick assessment of my driving and the cars ability meant I got so much more out of my track time than ever before. It truly opened my eyes to new techniques and increased my confidence in the cars movement. It quickly became apparent to me that I needed Karl in my motor racing life. I booked a whole day with Karl at Snetterton and at my next race meeting it was immediately noticed by my fellow competitors that I had “stepped up” and had taken my driving to another level. At Snetterton I beat the two championship contenders. I put this down to Karl’s hard work. You can spend many hundreds of pounds chasing this and that on your car. Often it’s not the car that needs the money, it’s you. In my opinion investing in your self, through Karl, is the best way to get competitive quickly. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone (maybe except my fellow competitors). I will be using Karl again throughout this coming season.”

Sam Moody – Max5 Championship

“Karl’s explanation of where the opportunities lie and how to use them gives you both the knowledge you need and the confidence to use it”

Michael Downing – Caterham Graduates

Recent Client Results

2016

Aaron Head – Caterham R300 – Race Winner + Champion

Dan O’Brien – GT Cup – GTA Class Winner + Class Champion

2015

Dave Robinson – Caterham R300 – Race Winner + Champion

Graham Johnson – British GT GT4 – Race Winner + Vice Champion

Mike Robinson – British GT GT4 – Race Winner + Vice Champion

Sam Moody – Max5 – 7 x Podium Finisher