911 driving tuition
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Marcus (Goose on here) races Porsches and used to race a 964.
He's based somewhere near Cheshires Golden Triangle though, so I don't what he'll charge.
Eta - I'm presuming you mean track tuition?
You don't need 911 specific training for road driving, just go slow in, fast out and smoothly does it.
Even slower and smoother if it's wet.
He's based somewhere near Cheshires Golden Triangle though, so I don't what he'll charge.
Eta - I'm presuming you mean track tuition?
You don't need 911 specific training for road driving, just go slow in, fast out and smoothly does it.
Even slower and smoother if it's wet.
Edited by marky911 on Wednesday 6th February 14:09
+1 for Marcus, he does a great job.
Sean Edwards probably knows how to pedal a 911 better than anyone, but you'll need to catch him before the race season gets into full swing.
That's all assuming you're talking about track tuition? If you just want to be a bit more comfortable making progress on the roads, the days at Porsche Silverstone are a good way to learn how the car reacts in the wet / low friction.
Sean Edwards probably knows how to pedal a 911 better than anyone, but you'll need to catch him before the race season gets into full swing.
That's all assuming you're talking about track tuition? If you just want to be a bit more comfortable making progress on the roads, the days at Porsche Silverstone are a good way to learn how the car reacts in the wet / low friction.
You could try http://marotprodriving.com in the North East - Mike’s very good, very friendly and not too far away. He knows 911s inside out and is a good teacher both on road and on track.
Try Simon Mason. I highly recommend him for track/race work. Top coach. http://www.simonmason.com/index.php
Mike at www.drivertuition.com is based in Warrington. Was living not far from Lymm when I bought his M3.
Ian_UK1 said:
http://donpalmer.co.uk/masterclass.htmlWas in the process of adding Don to the list, he and Mark Hales often use Anglesey as a base for tuition.
I know it's not in the North West but making the trip down to Millbrook (Milton Keynes way) and having some instruction from Colin Hoad of CAT Driver Training is great value (plus you get to drive the Millbrook circuits).
It's a shame that Bernard Aubry has retired as he knew his way round a 911.
If it has to be the North West, then an Oulton Park or Angelsey track day plus tuition from the likes of Sean Edwards (or the others above) would be well worthwhile.
It's a shame that Bernard Aubry has retired as he knew his way round a 911.
If it has to be the North West, then an Oulton Park or Angelsey track day plus tuition from the likes of Sean Edwards (or the others above) would be well worthwhile.
Wow, thanks for the compliments. 
I can do Oulton most easily but happy to discuss other options. If you're a member of Porsche Club it's worth reading Steve Kevlin's advice on preparing your car (and yourself) for track days.
If it's for road driving, then a track day can still be beneficial to practise techniques in a safe(r) environment where it's possible to get much closer to the car's limits. To try the same on the road is a recipe for disaster, it's just not safe and is as much about observation and anticipation of others (takes me back to my IAM course and test as a teenager in 1988!) as about being able to handle a car properly.
It would be useful if the OP gave us some background as to his experience, car and what he's looking to achieve please.
I can do Oulton most easily but happy to discuss other options. If you're a member of Porsche Club it's worth reading Steve Kevlin's advice on preparing your car (and yourself) for track days.
If it's for road driving, then a track day can still be beneficial to practise techniques in a safe(r) environment where it's possible to get much closer to the car's limits. To try the same on the road is a recipe for disaster, it's just not safe and is as much about observation and anticipation of others (takes me back to my IAM course and test as a teenager in 1988!) as about being able to handle a car properly.
It would be useful if the OP gave us some background as to his experience, car and what he's looking to achieve please.
Windymiller said:
Mike at www.drivertuition.com is based in Warrington. Was living not far from Lymm when I bought his M3.
Thanks Paul.As has been said, depends what you are intending to achieve. I know the 911 variants pretty well being, amongst other things, one of Porsche's PDC instructors at Porsche Silverstone centre, but am happy to advise without bias or looking for the work. I have clients with anything from genuine 73 RSs to 996 Turbo to 997 Gen3 4.0GTRS and instruct on road, track & places like Bruntingthorpe. Feel free to shout for unbiased advice.
MC
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