Performance Driving Tuition

Sunday driver or flat-out racer, you can drive better with instruction from Donnelly Track Academy.

DTA has a wealth of experience, and skilled instructors able to cater to all abilities. With Martin, you could even be coached by a former professional Formula One and Le Mans 24 Hour driver.

Any reasonably performing road car will be suitable for tuition. You must always give your car a thorough safety check before using it on track. We also have cars available for hire.

Track day tuition

Track days are usually available on weekdays, and weekends during the racing off-season (most events are 9am-5pm, with a break for lunch). Evening or morning sessions are sometimes available. The majority take place on MSV's UK circuits.

Donnelly Track Academy offers driver coaching to suit most peoples pockets - we can organise a day to meet your needs and budget.

A normal track day DTA experience involves:

Breakfast and a chat about your current experience and what you are looking to achieve.
Attend driver's briefing with the Track Day Organiser (TDO) and sighting laps.
Have a talk through the circuit and any specific sections.
Our instructor may drive 3 or 4 laps to show you the lines followed by you doing the same.
Chat about your driving style and any specific sections of the circuit which you could improve on.
Timing is forbidden on track days, the main aim is for you to feel the thrill of driving fast and the benefit of increased confidence in your driving.

Race day tuition

Donnelly Track Academy can cater to all variants of 4-wheeled motor racing - karting, testing, sprint races or endurances.

A normal race day DTA experience involves:

In-car instruction
Data logging and video analysis
Racecraft, standing/rolling starts, and tactics for longer races
Advice on sponsorship, logistics, or choosing a race team or series/championship (Martin may also be available for sponsorship events - Find out more).

Drivers reviewing video footage on laptop

Testimonials

Jason Plato

Ex Team MDR and British Touring Car Championship

"I was struggling to find a drive just after I’d lost my British F3 works drive with Van Diemen. Martin took me on when I was going nowhere. To be honest I struggled with Formula Vauxhall having stepped back from F3 the year before, but Martin’s sheer patience and time with me behind the steering wheel proved massive dividends in my driving later in my career."

Jamie Davis

Ex Team MDR with Formula Vauxhall, and Audi Le Mans

"My time spent at Team MDR was one of the best in my career. Martin’s never ending enthusiasm and words of wisdom always helped carry me. I always had his words etched into my head whilst out on track, “Points make prizes and to finish first, first you have to finish”, which took me to our championship decider at the last race meeting of the year... where I got wiped out sadly!"

Lucanio Burti

Ex Team MDR with Formula Vauxhall Junior, F3 Paul Stewart Racing, and Formula One with Jaguar & Prost GP

"In my first year racing away from home in the UK I couldn’t have wished for a better mentor come driver coach. Having raced in karting back home in Brazil and European championships, it didn’t take Martin long to sort out my bad driving habits which I had unconsciously learnt from my Karting days."

Mario Haberfelt

Ex Team MDR, ex British F3 with PSR, and American Indy Car

"Having Martin as team owner, driver coach and an ex British Formula Three winner, made my transition from British Formula Ford to Formula Three so much easier. The height of our success together was winning the Formula Three Blue-Riband race, supporting the British Grand Prix that year. It helped me with getting new contacts and sponsors back in Brazil from the media coverage I received."

Steve Quick

Ex DTA driver and Lotus Cup UK Champion

"Having Martin as my driver coach for the championship and helping with chassis set up, without doubt contributed massively to my Lotus Cup UK championship win."

Jason McInulty

Ex DTA driver, Lotus Cup UK, and Lotus Cup Europe Production Champion

"Having had the experience of Mr Donnelly sat beside me going around the Silverstone Grand Prix track taught me the many benefits of driving at speed and smoothly. I had been having problems of over-cooking my tyres during races; listening and watching Martin’s style and technique along with data made me a faster driver and greatly reduced my tyre issues. I highly recommend him to anybody."

Get in touch with us to find out how we can support your driving experience.

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