Goodwood - looking for tuition

Goodwood - looking for tuition

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MMarkM

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1,669 posts

184 months

Yesterday (13:14)
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Hey everyone, looking for some advice if you can help please. Recently I was lucky enough to go on a BMW driving day at Goodwood, which was great using their cars rather than my own! Since then I’ve booked onto a track day in my car at Goodwood. I’m looking to hire a pro to help me for the morning and sit along side me coaching me and making sure I don’t do anything daft!

The guys on site at the BMW day were great but we only did 2 laps in each car so not really enough time to learn lines etc. I'm hoping to find a tutor/teacher/driver whatever it's called to spend a half a day with me there, someone familiar with the track obviously. I know all the people at Goodwood for the BMW day were self-employed but I've no idea how to find.

jeremyc

25,497 posts

297 months

Yesterday (13:21)
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The Goodwood website includes options to book tuition on your track day.


Ian-27xza

223 posts

106 months

Yesterday (14:31)
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I've done a number of trackdays at Goodwood over the past couple of years and I've used 3 of their instructors at different times. They are all excellent and probably the most cost effective 'upgrade' you can make to your car!

I think they still offer 'express tuition' which is an hour and costs £100.

Best bet is to call the circuit and ask what is currently available.

WombleCate

198 posts

18 months

Yesterday (14:46)
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+1 if you are looking for an Instructor for an hour/ half-day then Goodwood Ticket Office would be the first place to go. I've used instructors through them and mostly had a good experience.

I'd recommend getting a coach if you are thinking this may be a skill you want to build. As you build a different relationship where they know your goals (dreams) and your current skill level. You can find a long list of this through ARDS https://www.ards.co.uk/instructors/ or through driving schools.

MMarkM

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1,669 posts

184 months

Yesterday (15:01)
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I tried Goodwood first of all, however a friend set the day up and booked via Evo Trackdays. So it's not possible to book the tuition directly with Goodwood, I even called them and checked. You can only book with Goodwood when booking a Goodwood day.

Only options were A - get a driver from Evo (they don't have capacity) or B - bring one with me

timbo999

1,408 posts

268 months

Yesterday (15:08)
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Ex F1 and Le Mans, knows Goodwood like the back of his hand…


https://mikewilds.com/

MMarkM

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1,669 posts

184 months

Yesterday (15:20)
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timbo999 said:
Ex F1 and Le Mans, knows Goodwood like the back of his hand…


https://mikewilds.com/
Nice one thank you, email sent to Mike, fingers crossed on availability!