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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/
Dean Robilliard
Biography
I have raced karts from 2013-2016. This was at club level kart meetings and Hillclimb and other tarmac events.
Before karting I started on two wheels.
I competed at club level ACU motocross Since 1987 stopping in approx. 2006 but started back up again this year and hoping to do enduro events later this year.
I competed at club level ACU trials 1988 up until 2006
I have been an ACU Trials British championship minder 2000-2004. This was for a local rider who travelled to the mainland to compete. A minder has to assist in spotting lines and discussing options on each section and then giving advice throughout the section. This teaches you to give only the necessary information in a short sentence to not overwhelm the rider who is needing this information but also trying to ride a motorbike.
I competed in club level ACU Sand racing 1988 up until 1996
I travelled with a different local rider racing in ACU Grass track mechanic 1998-2001. This was just as mechanic, but found myself supporting rider moral on the bad days.
I have competed in ACU tarmac events such as Hillclimbs and Sprints from 1997-2006
I was an ACU clerk of the course at motocross once I picked up an injury. Again, this has taught me a better understanding of the rules and regulations and why they are in place.
Coaching Data
Who do I coach? Beginners, Intermediates
CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
This is not Motorsport related but as a qualified paramedic I have been given training and had driver tuition. This course covers human errors and how to best protect yourself from making them but also covers red mist and controlling adrenaline. I feel a lot of my learning on this course has benefited my racing and coaching career.As a MSUK Paramedic covering local events and on the mainland at Oulton Park and Anglesey assisting with medical cover 2016 to present. I feel this has given me great insight into the safety of sport as firstly a competitor but then on the ambulances. I feel like this gives me great respect for safety and also more evidence based reasoning to promote safe racing.
Disciplines
Karting
Role
Support
Year Qualified:
2025
Years of Experience:
20
Coaching Locations
Countries England
Regions South West
My Successes
Bambino introductions to Motorsport
Karting Guernsey driver academy, supporting 8-12 year olds to get started in the sport.
Multiple Karting programs designed to help further driver development, and support new drivers with progression in the sport.
Contact
- Website: www.kartingguernsey.co.uk
David Russell
Biography
Although still an active racer, i personally feel a greater sense of achievement when I'm able to work with someone achieve their goals, whatever they may be.
An active coach with Thruxton Motorsport Centre, companies that provide race cars for hire, Motorsport Charites and people that reach out for help.
I am still being coached, as I believe there is always something that can be done to find improvements in both my driving and coaching.
Coaching Data
Who do I coach? Any, Beginners, Advanced, Intermediates
CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
First Aid trained
Disciplines
Circuit
Role
Driver
Year Qualified:
2022
Years of Experience:
5
Coaching Locations
Countries England
Regions South West, West Midlands
My Successes
Over the last 3 years i have won my class in 26 out of 28 races i have entered, in doing so i hold the class lap record at 10 circuits my championship has raced at. All races being incident free and clean.
Contact
- Phone: 07480646591
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
Andy Steele
Biography
Caterham and saloon cars for a number of years.
Now enjoy supporting others on their journey with motorsport, from beginners/first timers up to experienced level.
Coaching Data
Who do I coach? Beginners, Intermediates, Advanced
Disciplines
Circuit, Hill Climb, Sprint
Role
Driver
Year Qualified:
2025
Years of Experience:
15
Coaching Locations
Countries
Regions
My Successes
Contact
- Phone: 07782325576
- Social Networks:
- instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andysteeleracing/
Charlie Turner
Biography
I started Karting at the age of 13 in Rotax. I have won numerous Club Championships. I have raced all over Europe and into Brazil.
I have represented Team UK on 2 occasions.
I have won 2 British Karting Championships in Rotax and KZ2 and The British Open Championship.
I consider myself to be fully qualified in all aspects of Karting and able to pass on my skills and knowledge to all levels of drivers.
Coaching Data
Who do I coach? Any, Intermediates, Advanced, Beginners
Disciplines
Karting
Role
Support
Year Qualified:
2024
Years of Experience:
18
Coaching Locations
Countries England
Regions East of England, East Midlands, South East, London, South West, West Midlands
My Successes
Twice British Karting Championship, ROTAX & KZ2
British Open Champion
Team UK Driver
Contact
- Phone: 07557271479
- Social Networks:
- facebook - https://www.facebook.com/charlie.turner.1650
- instagram - https://www.instagram.com/charlieturner04
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/
Michael Vitulli
Biography
I am an Automotive Engineer, with a far reaching background in Motorsport which includes a period at Renault F1. Including competing whilst engineering cars in the Formula Ford UK & Formula Renault Championships. Have been instructing for a number of years, coaching a variety of drivers with differing experience levels. Providing private tuition on track and test days, corporate experiences, supercar experiences, product launches, high speed rides & low friction experiences. Complemented at a slower pace on road with driving tuition as an ADI, working with young drivers.
Coaching Data
Who do I coach? Any, Beginners, Intermediates, Advanced
CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
Safeguarding - 2024
Enhanced DBS Check - 2024
Action Counters Terrorism - 2024
RoSpa Advanced Driver - 2023
ADI - 2023
Disciplines
Circuit, Karting
Role
Driver
Specialisms
Novice, Junior drivers, Single Seater, Saloon & GT.
Good understanding of car set-up.
Year Qualified:
2024
Years of Experience:
10
Coaching Locations
Countries England
Regions East of England, London, South East, South West
My Successes
1994 Regional Cadet Kart Champion, 1999 South East Hot Rod Champion, 2000 Formula First Vice-Champion.
2000-2006 Ran and engineerd cars in prestigious Formula Ford UK & Formula Renault UK
Contact
- Phone: 07711 953989
- Social Networks:
- facebook - https://www.facebook.com/michaelvitulliracing89
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
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