About Our Instructors
Dave Tyson
Dave is the co-founder of Race Car Experiences and has decades of experience in both Bike and Car Racing.A fully qualified ARDS Instructor and currently racing in the BRSCC, Britcar and CSCC championships.Dave is also Nicholas Hamilton's chief engineer in BTCC with Team-Hard. Contact Dave direct for any corporate days
Alex Sedgewick
Alex started karting at the age of 8, competing initially in local club-level competitions. After he won the club championship at one of his local tracks in 2008, his first full season, the decision was made to compete in the WTP LGM British Karting Championship in 2009. This higher level of competition led to fast improvements, from finishing 23rd in 2009, to finish 9th overall in 2010.Carrying on the momentum from 2010, Alex moved from a 'Lad and Dad' operation to running with a professional team, JM Racing for the first time. He won the WTP Cadet Winter Series with three wins out of three, before taking the British title with one round to go after six wins out of seven races.This meant he was the 2011 British Champion, in addition to breaking a number of championship records. Including most wins in a series, first person to win all three heats, qualify on pole position, set the fastest lap and win the final in the same race meeting and highest points total to date.Alex has Raced in NASCAR. Clio Cup, Porsche Cup as well as other series in the UK and internationally, so has a broad experience in motorsport.
Currently Racing in the USA with PorscheARDS A Instructor
Daryl DeLeon
DeLeon started karting in 2008, and his first race followed five years later at Rye House Kart Raceway. The 17-year-old has since become champion in the Bizkart Rental Championship and HKC Honda Clubman category and taken wins in the finals for the Motorsport UK British Kart Championship and UKC Ultimate Karting Championship.In 2021 he contended in a handful of Radical SR1 events, claiming a double win at Donington Park and was also a class podium finisher at the Algarve Circuit in the Radical Intercontinental Cup. The winning run has continued into 2022 taking another victory during the first round of the SR1 season at Donington Park in April, and a follow-up triumph at Brands Hatch. Radical British and World champion.In 2023, Daryl DeLeon made his BTCC debut as a part of Team HARD’s line-up.Daryl was the Team Hard scholarship winner in 2023 ARDS C Instructor
Lewis Kent
Lewis has been racing for 16 years and is a British Champion in TCR, a very experienced racer and instructor who will help you get the best out of you and the car.Notable achievements: 2017 Fiesta championship 2nd overall, 2020 and 2021 TCR U.K. Champion , 2020 Spa Summer Classic 2nd , current TCR Europe competitor.
ARDS A Instructor
Jamie Callender
Located in Dorset, Jamie has spent time racing in various Porsche championships. This progressed to becoming an ARDS instructor which allows him to work at all UK tracks, for a wide range of companies as well as manufacturers - BMW, Ferrari & Rolls Royce to name a few.Off track his time is concentrated on Specialist Motorworx, where they maintain and look after all things Porsche, including track car preparation.Placed 2nd in British Endurance in our very own Civic in 2023
ARDS B Instructor
Will Orton
Starting in Karting at the age of 5, Will Orton instantly fell in love with motorsport and speed.From that point, multiple race wins and championships have followed, as well as two very successful seasons in the Ginetta GT5 series.Now, for 2023, a new season in the Mini Challenge JCW starts. Will is another young racer who is currently 2nd in the Mini JCW Challenge series on the TOCA Package.
ARDS C Instructor
Matt Gillbanks
Matt is a very experienced instructor working at MSV and Silverstone as a senior team member. He has been coaching and Racing for over 25 years and is vastly experienced in bringing on new and inexperienced racers and track day enthusiasts
ARDS A Instructor
Gary Prebble
A proven club racer with over 30 years racing experience, More outright race wins than any driver in history @ Castle Combe, I have won various Championships from Castle Combe saloons, 750MC, Castle Combe GT’s CTCRC Pre2003 Touring cars 2021 and 2023, Numerous lap records across many uk circuits to prove that I’m am quick in a wide range of cars. I am still a competitive racer which enables me to pass on my knowledge to other competitors. Regardless if your starting out your journey or just want a different view on your race craft I specialize in 1-2-1 instruction on race craft and technical elements of driving, available to instruct on track days and test days across the country, Castle Combe, Thruxton, Brands, Silverstone to name a few
ARDS B Instructor
About Our Instructors
Dave Tyson
Dave is the co-founder of Race Car Experiences and has decades of experience in both Bike and Car Racing. A fully qualified ARDS B Instructor and currently racing in the BRSCC, Britcar and CSCC championships.
Dave has worked as a chief engineer in BTCC working with the likes of Nic Hamilton, Rick Parfitt and Daryl DeLeon and was team manager of Duckham’s BTCC in 2024
Please contact Dave directly for corporate bookings or motorsport related [email protected]
Alex Sedgewick
Daryl DeLeon
Alex started karting at the age of 8, competing initially in local club-level competitions. After he won the club championship at one of his local tracks in 2008, his first full season, the decision was made to compete in the WTP LGM British Karting Championship in 2009. This higher level of competition led to fast improvements, from finishing 23rd in 2009, to finish 9th overall in 2010.Carrying on the momentum from 2010, Alex moved from a 'Lad and Dad' operation to running with a professional team, JM Racing for the first time. He won the WTP Cadet Winter Series with three wins out of three, before taking the British title with one round to go after six wins out of seven races. This meant he was the 2011 British Champion, in addition to breaking a number of championship records. Including most wins in a series, first person to win all three heats, qualify on pole position, set the fastest lap and win the final in the same race meeting and highest points total to date. Alex has Raced in NASCAR. Clio Cup, Porsche Cup as well as other series in the UK and internationally, so has a broad experience in motorsport.
Currently Racing in the USA with Porsche
ARDS A Instructor
DeLeon started karting in 2008, and his first race followed five years later at Rye House Kart Raceway. The 17-year-old has since become champion in the Bizkart Rental Championship and HKC Honda Clubman category and taken wins in the finals for the Motorsport UK British Kart Championship and UKC Ultimate Karting Championship.In 2021 he contended in a handful of Radical SR1 events, claiming a double win at Donington Park and was also a class podium finisher at the Algarve Circuit in the Radical Intercontinental Cup. The winning run has continued into 2022 taking another victory during the first round of the SR1 season at Donington Park in April, and a follow-up triumph at Brands Hatch. Radical British and World champion.In 2023, Daryl DeLeon made his BTCC debut as a part of Team HARD’s line-up.
Daryl was the Team Hard scholarship winner in 2023 British endurance champion winner in 2023 BTCC 2024 BTCC 2025
ARDS B Instructor
Lewis Kent
Jamie Callender
Will Orton
Lewis has been racing for 16 years and is a British Champion in TCR, a very experienced racer and instructor who will help you get the best out of you and the car.Notable achievements: 2017 Fiesta championship 2nd overall, 2020 and 2021 TCR U.K. Champion , 2020 Spa Summer Classic 2nd , current TCR Europe competitor.
ARDS A Instructor
Located in Dorset, Jamie has spent time racing in various Porsche championships. This progressed to becoming an ARDS instructor which allows him to work at all UK tracks, for a wide range of companies as well as manufacturers - BMW, Ferrari & Rolls Royce to name a few.Off track his time is concentrated on Specialist Motorworx, where they maintain and look after all things Porsche, including track car preparation.Placed 2nd in British Endurance in our very own Civic in 2023
ARDS B Instructor
Starting in Karting at the age of 5, Will Orton instantly fell in love with motorsport and speed.From that point, multiple race wins and championships have followed, as well as two very successful seasons in the Ginetta GT5 series.Now, for 2023, a new season in the Mini Challenge JCW starts. Will is another young racer who is currently 2nd in the Mini JCW Challenge series on the TOCA Package.
British GT driver 2024 2025
ARDS B Instructor
Matt Gillbanks
Gary Prebble
Matt is a very experienced instructor working at MSV and Silverstone as a senior team member. He has been coaching and Racing for over 25 years and is vastly experienced in bringing on new and inexperienced racers and track day enthusiasts
ARDS A Instructor
A proven club racer with over 30 years racing experience, More outright race wins than any driver in history @ Castle Combe, I have won various Championships from Castle Combe saloons, 750MC, Castle Combe GT’s CTCRC Pre2003 Touring cars 2021 and 2023, Numerous lap records across many uk circuits to prove that I’m am quick in a wide range of cars. I am still a competitive racer which enables me to pass on my knowledge to other competitors. Regardless if your starting out your journey or just want a different view on your race craft I specialize in 1-2-1 instruction on race craft and technical elements of driving, available to instruct on track days and test days across the country, Castle Combe, Thruxton, Brands, Silverstone to name a few
ARDS B Instructor
Reviews
What Others Say About Us
Absolutely fantastic day! i’ve done many driving experiences but this has to be the best i have ever done! no restrictions no limits. All staff are very polite and very helpful. i couldn’t have asked for a better day!
Jack Yates
I drove the Seat Leon at Oulton Park recently, and the experience all around was fantastic. The car was brilliant to drive, and Dave and the team were friendly and helpful all afternoon. The only problem is now I'm going to have to spend more money to do it again!
Ben Robinson
The most genuine race car experience out there! It hit all the marks - fun, cost effective, educational, professional! Don’t wait around and just book!
Dougie M
Awesome! Had an amazing day with Race Car Experiences, the ultimate day our for anyone with an interest in motorsport. Professional, charming and an overall lovely team who are always more than happy to help. I can't wait to do more and get back on the track soon! Thank you everyone for such an amazing day!
Peter Brind
A breath of fresh air in an industry saturated by sports car experiences at non-descript tracks. These guys offer the chance to drive actual racing cars (not just racing spec, but actually used in competition) on some of the UKs most prestigious circuits with experienced instructors guiding you. Very minimal fuss in getting booked and attending. Would highly recommend to anyone interested in motorsport.
Jonathan Price
Just got home from an amazing race car experience, everything was absolutely amazing and the car was insane, especially when Simon got behind the wheel to show me how to drive properly. Would highly recommend James and the team for a real no holds bared proper race experience, can’t wait to do it again 🏁🏁
James Lethbridge
Wow what can I say about race car experience. I am not a fast driver and wasn’t sure that I would enjoy track work , I was made to feel relaxed and comfortable at the track and around the car. Then we went on track and I will not be able to express in writing the feeling of driving the car , it was beyond anything I have ever experienced, I was instructed by Simon who was chilled and very knowledgeable, he allowed me to drive to my limit and then instructed me to push more and more to get the most out of the car and me but all the while making me feel confident , it’s not like a red letter day in a lambo , this is a full on race car with all the feelings that come with it, the noise , the acceleration, braking ,steering ,the sweat , everything is 10 levels above a road car . I’m writing this review the morning after and I’m still buzzing. The car was lightning quick around the cars which was clarified by Simons hot lap with me as passenger, he is rapid . Genuinely one of the best things I’ve ever done . I am 100% going again. Well done race car experience and thankyou for allowing people that wouldn’t normally be able to get behind the wheel of a car like this to experience it.
Sam Lewsey
I went today with my boyfriend as they were at Silverstone. Kelly was amazing she’s so sweet ! She really welcomed us and the whole team was friendly. It’s truly an amazing experience for people who love to go fast.
Matilda Coteman
Absolutely outstanding experience for anyone who is a motorsport fan. Did the hot lap experience in the civic and Lewis Kent driving and was unreal. Amazing atmosphere and the guys who run it are really friendly and create a relaxed atmosphere and extremely welcoming too. An absolute must! Thanks for a fantastic experience and looking forward to booking again in the very near future
Vickieandshaun Collins
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