A very comprehensive rallying career has given me the experience and  understanding of what makes a good rally driver. Another factor that makes me one of the more successful rally coaches/instructors is a background in physical education & sport. I've also instructed canoeing, flying and skiing to a high level, all of which require good judgment and co-ordination, both physically and mentally. I am convinced that the skills required to drive rally cars well can be learned and this is where an experienced coach/instructor is invaluable. Having built and prepared competition cars throughout my career I also have an in-depth understanding of the mechanical aspects of a competitive car and what is needed to get the best out of any said car.

CHRONOLOGICAL

1982 - started stage rally driving in a Mini Cooper S, after a 10yr career as international white water canoeist

1983 - competed in national and regional events consistently winning class and 2nd & 3rd overall in Cooper S. 

1984 - built Mk I Escort. 3rd place overall in London Counties championship. 1st in 1600 class.

1985 - compete in Escort and built Sunbeam TI. Class wins at internationals in Belgium and Holland. entered first RAC rally.

1986 - numerous class wins on internationals, including 1st group A 1600 Lombard RAC Rally

1987-1992 - compete in numerous international and national rally's with numerous class wins and top 10 overall result. Supported in part by Toyoto when driving 1600 Corrolas, (also VW GTI's & Suzuki's)

1993 - Co-drove/mentored for Gilly Handley on her campaign in the high profile Metro GTI championship.

1994-99 - full-time rally instruction, coaching drivers Nick & Dennis Tate, John Crockford. Numerous setting up customers rally cars.

2000 - coached and co-drove for Sophie Robinson on British Historic Championship Mini Cooper S

2001 - compete in British Historic Championship, winning 5 out 6 events

2002 - overall event wins in British Historic Championship, also employed to drive for Skoda Motorsport British Fabia Team, winning national N1 championship.

2003 - second place on the EVO Africa event (major marathon event in Namibia). Again driving for Skoda Motorsport British Fabia Team, in a Group A Fabia, 4th place and best Brit in Ypres, Belgium. Wining a post historic event in Escort.

Dec 2003 - entered East African Safari Rally, placing 6th.