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Simon Ricketts

Gender: Male
Age: 57
Suitability Check: Not Applicable

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

Gender: Male
Age: 40
Suitability Check: Not Applicable

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

Gender: Male
Age: 39
Suitability Check: Enhanced

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

Gender: Male
Age: 19
Suitability Check: Not Applicable

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

Gender: Male
Age: 43
Suitability Check: Not Applicable

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

    Gender: Male
    Age: 63
    Suitability Check: Enhanced

    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

    Gender: Male
    Age: 62
    Suitability Check: Not Applicable

    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

    Contact

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