As we are not a big corporate concern there is great flexibility to the training we can offer, so we are not limited to one track, one type of car or one "style" of approach. The aim is to work with the client -individual or corporate - and develop sessions that really do meet the need. Around 80% of our work is 1 to 1.  One of the advantages of our training is that you get a post-session write-up to enable the development of your drive after the day - and for reference if/when you use us again.

If what's written below doesn't answer your questions about what we do just email us with "how can you help me .........". Costs nothing and certainly worth more than investing the money in fancy data logging, engine mods, big brakes etc. etc.

Here are our typical training scenarios:-

A. Track and Race driving

This forms over half of our work and is where the series racers, sprint/hill-climb future-classic, euro-saloon, Britcar etc. competitors come in: Also the trackday-driver with cars such as M3/GT3RS or quick car owners who have realised the the road is not always the place for 300+BHP/tonne. 

These days form the basis of a personal development path and we tend to work over a period of time with people - with some revisiting us over several years to keep on top of things. We also take track-dayers to a level where they can be race-competitive. Our clients have won some notable events, so we must be doing something right.

Usually using the client's car but we can provide our MR2/Pug 106 Rallye, Westfield etc if required. We find a suitable trackday, book into it and come along with helmets etc. if needed. We recommend suitable circuits depending on experience and also appropriate track organisers - there's quite a difference between the way different ones operate.

You learn about how you are interacting with the car, how you brake, steer, gearchange, interact with the car in front, work the tyres. And so much more.  It's like a health check of your driving. And to quite a significant depth. So you don't get "you need to change gear better". You get all the reasons why and how it isn't  the way it could be, and more importantly, what the implications of what you are doing have on time, wear, stress etc. You won't get a better précis of your drive.

Cost is the instruction fee, the trackday booking fee - plus fee for a car if you need it.

B1. Performance road driving

Again, one or perhaps two consecutive days. Usually client has bought something quicker than they are used to and now want to drive it better. Sometimes their other half has suggested this may be a good idea! We have many Porsche 911 / Cayman owners approach us for this course: also M3 E92s, Audi TT, Aston Vantage. Mercedes AMG. Ferrari 550 etc.  Generally the kind of person using our services is switched on enough to know that learning to drive better is now rather a good idea. 

Most sessions are on road, though a percentage then go on to do a test track or trackday with us. Again cost=pro-rata day instruction rate and a full report is provided after the day.

B2. Performance road driving - 2nd day in a Supercar

Our 2012 two day supercar sessions involve day 1 in your car or our hatchback, identifying and correcting weaknesses, getting the understanding of what is happening in the drive and then day two in the chosen vehicle, Nissan GTR, Porsche Turbo, Ferrari 360 etc. If your drive on day 1 suggests you would not be safe in a quick vehicle then for your safety and ours we either suggest further training, an alternative car or stop at that point. Working with one of the performance car hire companies last year this happened only once. Day 2 provides a real chance to see what these cars are about and are even a good way to have a kind of super-test drive. You will do about 150-200 miles in the car during the day. We can even organise it on some rather interesting roads, beloved of a well known car magazine. We can also give a third day in another one of the cars.

There is usually a minimum 25 age and we need to do a licence check beforehand. These sessions have to be booked at least three weeks in advance.

Cost= Pro-rata instruction fee plus day car fee (contact us for latest prices on this).

Following these sessions you will have the opportunity to hire the cars at a discounted rate, as you have then done the hirer's required driving assessment.

C. Advanced session

These are usually one day sessions with, typically, a follow up a month or two later and then a refresher session perhaps a year or more after the first session.  What the client is after is a significant tightening of their drive to improve safety and refinement of what they are doing in their overall drive. Cars are many and varied - as an idea the last couple have been in a Saab Aero, Audi S3 and a BMW 330Ci.

These days are aligned to a Police class 1/2 type of drive. You learn a lot about yourself, a lot about those around you and develop a surprising ability to manage a lot more than you think. Of course you also learn to drive your car significantly better. And use less fuel, despite making better progress.

A full written report is produced to enable you to use the day as a real guide for you to self-develop -  and for reference at any later session.

Cost= Pro rata day instruction fee.

D. Spa, Nurburgring, Isle of Man, Test track hire etc.....

This is where it all gets a bit bespoke and you need to talk to us. We can book tracks, hire hotels, arrange movements etc. We have worked with some big names over the years and know how to make things work. Options on hiring Bruntingthorpe test track or indeed any major UK circuit and providing cars.

But, as we are here to instruct, whatever the cost we present it to you so that you can clearly see what the costs are and where it goes. Anyone who owns the likes of a GT3 knows that to take it on track, drive it hard and take it home costs £1000 with no profit for anyone, so to expect more for less just doesn't work. Experience days are business models. £100 doesn't buy much instruction, risk insurance, depreciation, venue hire etc. Hence the reason they can't be driven hard or far.

Anything you want to know just ring or email. Nothing hidden and we aim to help. Calls and advice over the 'phone are free and without bias or pressure, as we always aim to help people get the best for them.