Coach Finder
Simon Ricketts
Biography
Began karting at the age of 9 and gained a fully sponsored driver for the Lovell Karts team at 11 years old.
Early success was 2nd Castrol Championship and 3rd in the East of England Championship.
Competed in various race categories: Formula First, Mazda MX 5 Champs, ST XR Champs.
Former race instructor at Palmer sport and GSM at Daytona Motorsport.
Founder and CEO of SIM Motorsport and lead coach on the race school, recognised by the BRSCC and Motorsport UK.
I coach various race drivers and have ensured all have been successful in their chosen race category.
Coaching Data
Who do I coach? Beginners, Intermediates, Advanced
CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
Highfield Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
Highfield Level 3 Award in First Aid Response (RQF)
Disciplines
Circuit, Esports
Role
Support
Specialisms
Experience coaching youngsters from 11yrs upwards.
Vast experience coaching with highest spec race car simulators in the UK.
Data and telemetry expert
Year Qualified:
2024
Years of Experience:
7
Coaching Locations
Countries England
Regions East of England, South East
My Successes
Race Instructor at SIM Motorsport - Coached various drivers to be more successful on track
Contact
- Website: https://www.simmotorsport.co.uk/driver-training
- Social Networks:
- facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SIMMotorsportUK/
- instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simmotorsportuk/
Matt Shawyer
Biography
As a Driver:
1993 - 2002 Club and National 100TKM Karting. National S2 Championship Winner 2002.
2003 - Silverstone Raceing School Scholarship Winner.
2003 - BRDC Formula Ford Championship - 3rd.
2003 - BRDC Rising Star.
2004 - BRDC Formula Ford Championship Champion.
2004 - ADR Formula 3 Prize Test.
2005 - Formula Renuault UK.
2006 - BARC Formula Renault, Asian Formula Renault & F3 Testing with LOLA.
2007 - Present. Formula Ford 1600, Historic Touring Cars, Fun Cup, MSV Trackday Trophy with customers under my tutelage.
Coaching Data
Who do I coach? Beginners, Intermediates, Advanced
CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
BSC Hons - Automotive Technology
Disciplines
Circuit, Karting
Role
Driver
Specialisms
Bambino & Cadet Karting
Formula Ford
Formula 3 / GB3
Year Qualified:
2023
Years of Experience:
20
Coaching Locations
Countries England
Regions East of England
My Successes
Some of the drivers I've coached:
Ahmad Al Harthy - Formula Renault and British and European GT Winner.
Tom Ingram - Ginetta Junior Championship Winner & Current British Touring Car Champion.
Seb Morris - Ginetta Junior Championship Winner. Formula Renault Race Winner & GP3.
Alice Powell - BARC Formula Renault Championship Winner.
Sasakorn Chaimongkol - British F3 Race Winner.
Jan Magnussen & Dennis Lind - 2021 Formula Ford Festival UK.
Currently working with Drivers in Bambino Karting all the way through to GB3.
Contact
- Website: www.mattshawyer.com
- Social Networks:
- instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/CtxB2o5tJUg/
Jamie Stanley
Biography
Over the last 20 years I've raced and coached drivers from Caterham academy and Ginetta Juniors through to drivers winning races in British GT and other international GT Series.
Coaching Data
Who do I coach? Beginners, Intermediates, Advanced
Disciplines
Circuit
Role
Driver
Specialisms
Vbox Specialist
Year Qualified:
2023
Years of Experience:
18
Coaching Locations
Countries England
Regions East of England
My Successes
8 British and National championships, Winner in both British GT and International GT Racing.
Contact
- Website: Jamiestanley.co.uk
- Social Networks:
- facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jamiestanleycoaching
- instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamiejsr48/
- twitter - https://twitter.com/jsrworld
Alex Tuzzeo
Biography
A long with running and maintaining a kart over a day, I am able to help and improve your driver with speed, confidence and consistency to make them a better all round driver.
Coaching Data
Who do I coach? Beginners, Intermediates, Advanced
Disciplines
Circuit, Karting
Role
Driver
Specialisms
I am able to coach and look after all drivers of any gender; cadet, junior or senior and I have experience with drivers with disabilities.
Year Qualified:
2023
Years of Experience:
2
Coaching Locations
Countries England
Regions East Midlands
My Successes
Multiple podiums in karting in various classes over the last few years
Contact
- Social Networks:
- facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077939372485
- facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076186675998
- instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alextuzzeoracing/
Daniel Watts
Biography
Karting; Formula First Champion; Formula Palmer Audi; Formula Renault UK; British/Euro F3; Porsche Carrera Cup GB & Asia; Porsche Supercup; AIGP Team GBR; European Le Mans Series; FIA WEC; British GT Championship; Petit Le Mans; Sebring 12 hours; 13x Races at the Macau Grand Prix.
Coaching Data
Who do I coach? Beginners, Intermediates, Advanced
Disciplines
Circuit
Role
Driver
Year Qualified:
2019
Years of Experience:
21
Coaching Locations
Countries England
Regions East Midlands
My Successes
2X Class winner at Le Mans 24 Hours (2010 & 2013)
2002 Formula Renault UK Champion
British F3 Race Winner
Contact
Rob Willshire
Biography
I am a 2nd generation motorsport competitor. The 3rd and 4th are coming along nicely.
I started Rally in 1977 up to International (European) level. Raced single seaters and tin tops at club level and finally fell in love with Superkarts. I have coached several drivers to National and International Championship level. In addition, I have also coached and ran a driver who won the National Superkart Championship and UK Cup. Worked on navigational training for beginner rally co-drivers and drivers with Basingstoke Motor Club. I have also been able to coach some of these new co-drivers.
Coaching Data
Who do I coach? Beginners, Intermediates
CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
FAW
Disciplines
Autotest, Circuit, Karting, Rallying
Role
Driver
Specialisms
Working with young/novice drivers
Year Qualified:
2023
Years of Experience:
46
Coaching Locations
Countries England
Regions London, South East, South West
My Successes
I have won several events myself and coached drivers to win at National and International level.
Contact
- Website: alfano.co.uk
- Social Networks:
- facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rob.willshire
- facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AlfanoUK
- linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-willshire-milt-9b239014/
Stuart Ziemelis
Biography
My motorsport career began 40+ years' ago, in the competitive sport of karting. Starting in junior 100cc, gaining technical and driving skills, going on to win in direct drive and gearbox karts. After multiple British Championships and many major titles, I made the move to cars, and was instantly successful in single seater and saloons. I now has a passion to pass on his knowledge, on-road, off-road and on-track, offering guidance on what it really takes to become a winner. Instrumental in establishing safe driver training through ARKS, I remain dedicated to coaching the next generation and those looking to hone their skills.
Coaching Data
Who do I coach? Beginners, Intermediates, Advanced
CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
First Aid at work
LANTRA Off-Road
RoSPA Gold Standard
Porsche Gold Diploma
ADI - Grade A
ADS
ARKS
BARS
Disciplines
Circuit, Drifting, Hill Climb, Karting, Others, Rallying
Role
Driver
Specialisms
On-Road
Off-Road
Track
Driver Dynamics
Defensive Driving
Karting
Stunts
Ice Driving
Drifting
Year Qualified:
2015
Years of Experience:
40
Coaching Locations
Countries England
Regions East of England, East Midlands, West Midlands
My Successes
Multiple British Kart Champion
World Cup Title Winner
125cc British, Dutch and French GP Winner
Founder of ARKS