Advanced Driving Instructor for Daventry, Northamptonshire

Overview

An engineer by training who discovered a lifelong passion for driving through top level Stockcar racing, Ian has spent decades turning complex vehicle dynamics into accessible, hands-on instruction.

He’s worked with Mercedes-Benz AMG, BMW, Volvo, Land Rover, Porsche and the UK Ministry of Defence—training everyone from motoring journalists and industry engineers to private-hire clients and blue-light responders .

Core Expertise

• High-Performance Coaching: In-car tuition and group briefings across the Porsche GT range (including Carrera GT and 918 Spyder) at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone.
• Defensive & MoD Training: Senior Defensive Driving Instructor for the Ministry of Defence and Senior Armoured Vehicle Driver Trainer for Land Rover, delivering global, vehicle-specific programmes.
• Chassis Dynamics for Engineers: Specialist workshops on vehicle dynamics tailored to automotive engineers from OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Instructor Development & Assessment: Original Driving Consultant at Porsche Silverstone with responsibility for training, mentoring and assessing new instructors.

Professional Experience

• Porsche Driving Experience Centre, Silverstone (Original Consultant – Senior Trainer): In-car client coaching, group theory sessions and instructor training/assessment across all Porsche performance models.
• Land Rover Global Driver Training (Senior Armoured Vehicle Instructor): Designed and delivered armoured-vehicle handling modules for military and specialist security clients worldwide.
• Mercedes-Benz AMG, BMW, Volvo & MoD (Freelance High-Performance & Defensive Instructor): Client-centred programmes for journalists, public-sector fleets and private enthusiasts, encompassing skid car, low-friction and advanced handling courses.
• Lucas Aerospace (Engineering Apprentice): Early career grounding in mechanical engineering.

Key Qualifications

• DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (Car – Grade A 51/51; HGV – Grade 6)
• RoSPA Advanced Driving Gold & Advanced Driving Instruction Diploma
• IAM Examiner (Car, Motorcycle & HGV)
• Porsche Winter Instructor (Finland) & Sportfahr­schule Hockenheim International Course
• Land Rover Off-Road Modules 1 & 2, Off-Road Instructor & Product Demonstrator
• Rolls-Royce Chauffeur Course (Distinction)