Karl Goshawk

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Specialist training in: Grade A ARDS Instructor, tuition for all levels of driver in all types of cars.

Areas Covered: Nationwide

Tutor Profile

Whether you are a current racing driver looking for those last few tenths, or a track day novice, everybody can gain from coaching. World-class athletes in all disciplines have constant coaching to help them achieve their full potential. Motorsport is no different!

Karl is a grade A ARDS instructor and international race licence holder. He has worked with drivers and teams in British GT, GT Cup, Radicals, Caterhams, Ginettas, MX5s and Classic Sports Cars. He is able to prepare you for your ARDS test, teach advanced car control and provide data analysis as you progress as a driver.

All drivers start with a different level of experience, and with different strengths and weaknesses. Karl can work with you on a day-by-day basis or through a tailored programme to maximise your strengths and minimise your weaknesses. Through honest feedback you will gain improvements in your speed, consistency, confidence and understanding. If you are new to the sport Karl will be able to help you get ready for your ARDS test.

Karl can help drivers in the following areas:

  • Racing Line
  • Cornering Technique
  • Vision + Corner Preparation
  • Braking
  • Gear Change Technique
  • Understanding Weight Transfer + Car Handling
  • Throttle Control
  • Preparation for your ARDS (Race License) Test
  • How to Approach Testing, Qualifying and Races
  • Understanding and working with Data Logging Systems
  • Car Set-Up

As a professional racing driver and driver coach since 2003, Karl has raced or worked with drivers in the following cars.

 

Racing Cars

Ascari:  FGT GT1

Aston Martin:  Vantage V8

Caterham:  Academy, Roadsport, Tracksport, Supersport, R300, CSR

Caterham Graduates:  SigmaGrads, SuperGrads, SigMax

Citreon:  SaxMax

Ferrari:  308, 430, 458 Challenge

Ford:  Fiesta Jnr

Formula:  Ford, Renault

Ginetta:  GRDC, GRDC+, GT5, GT4, Supercup

Lotus:  Elise, Exige

Mazda MX5:  MK1, MK3

Morgan:  Roadster

Porsche:  Boxter, 997 GT3

Radical:  SR3

SEAT:  Leon Cupra Cup

 

Recent Client Results

2015

Dave Robinson            Caterham R300         Race Winner + Champion

Graham Johnson        British GT GT4           Race Winner + Vice Champion

Mike Robinson            British GT GT4           Race Winner + Vice Champion

Sam Moody                 Max5                          7 x Podium Finisher

2014

Dave Robinson            Caterham R300                     Race Winner + Vice Champion

James Robinson         Caterham Supersport Race Winner + Vice Champion

Graham Johnson        Caterham Supersport Front Runner

Paul Croll                    Caterham Tracksport Podium Finisher

Track Days – Test Days – Motorsport Days

Testimonials

Karl’s explanation of where the opportunities lie and how to use them gives you both the knowledge you need and the confidence to use it

Michael Downing – Caterham Graduates

He's one of those rare coaches who doesn't want to show you how quick he can drive, but rather how quick you can drive. He's without ego and only has his clients' best interests at heart.

Graham Johnson – British GT GT4 Race Winner

Karl has been coaching me for about a year now and has helped me with a switch from gravel rallying to circuit racing, not as easy as I thought!
With limited track time it is important to get as much as possible out of the day and I've found the best way to do that is to have a experienced instructor in the passenger seat. With a good balance of seriousness and fun I would recommend Karl to anyone looking to go faster and enjoy their racing!

Dan O’Brien – Ginetta GT5