When I began my training as a tire industry test driver in 2010, I was a very average autocrosser with a bit of karting experience. I’ve been taught how to drive by industry experts who are also skilled racing drivers. I remember what it is like to go through this learning process – I don’t claim to be born fast or naturally gifted. I had to learn the hard way, and I hope my learning experience can help to guide you through your own journey on getting quicker and finishing higher up the grid. Through autocross, my test driving work, and road racing, I am fortunate to have driven, raced, and tested a wide variety of equipment on racetracks and proving grounds all over the world. Everything from FWD Corolla’s to 700 horespower modified Camaros, Formula Ford, Spec Racers, and everything in between. Nothing I can teach you is proprietary and revolutionary. Expert info on driving technique, how to be fast, how to win races, and how to setup your racecar is readily available in books, podcasts, and webinars.

Where I can help is taking all of this theoretical information and squiggly data lines and help you convert that into actual practice within the racecar. It is all good to see that someone is braking later than you on data or is “carrying more speed into the corner”, but how do you go about doing this consistently in the car? I can help you identify what is holding you back and then start to work on these items such as your feel of the car and tires, your vision, old habits or technique that are holding you back, confidence, and car placement. My goal is to teach you how to teach and coach yourself and to have fun doing it – because, in the end, you are the one in the car on track, and no coach can tell you what to do corner by corner on that important qualifying lap or that last lap battle of the race. And if you aren’t having fun, then why are we burning cubic dollars to be on track?

If you have questions or are interested in coaching, please reach out.