Background and Experience

 Driver coach 

Speed Secrets Race and Performance Driver Coaching, Surrey, BC  Canada

  Originating Chief Instructor and Driving Director emeritus

Camp Motorsport @ Virginia International Raceway, Alton, Virginia

Chief Instructor emeritus

Hooked on Driving, Northeast Region

 Coach / Staff Instructor emeritus 

ProFormance Racing School, Pacific Raceways, Seattle, WA

Senior High-Performance Driving Instructor   BMW Car Club of America (BMW CCA) 

Multiple Club chapters: Puget Sound, Inland Empire, Golden Gate, Badger Bimmers. More information link here.

Pacific Northwest Chief Instructor emeritus

BMW CCA Foundation's Street Survival Teen Driving Safety Program

Guest Instructor 

International Race of Executives (IROE) . A charity, fundraising hi-performance driving event to benefit Seattle Children's Hospital

Instructor  

International Race Drivers Club, Seattle, Washington 

 

Classroom Instructor

Sports Car Driving Association (SCDA), Essex, Connecticut

Testimonial and Referral

 

“Kevin's passion for motorsport is unmatched. That, along with his own driving experience, his knowledge of driving, commitment to helping others and the training Speed Secrets has provided him makes him one of our best coaches. He knows how bring out the best in drivers, no matter what level they're at. In other words, Kevin is a great driver coach.”

           Ross Bentley, Head Coach, Speed Secrets Driver Development Services

"His extensive experience as a driver coach is evident in his patient, analytical approach..."

 Karl Thomson, Team Owner - Compass360/Racing

 

"His dedication to the sport and our club principles has contributed to the development and growth of our high performance driving program. ...he (brings) a structured approach to his instruction of students at all levels of proficiency and has led to his appointment as one of fifteen senior instructors within our club. He has always looked at instructing as a skill needing practice in order to perfect. His enthusiasm, professionalism and teaching style has made him a perennial favorite of the students he works with, from novice to the advanced racer... I have always looked to Kevin for support, insight and honest feedback on our program and I know he has the skills to appropriately handle most any situation/student he is faced with. Without reservation, I can recommend Kevin as a high performance driving instructor."

 Walt Conley, Chief Driving Instructor - BMW CCA Puget Sound Region

  

"...your offerings were of great assistance and were much appreciated! The post session exercises were really helpfully as well as your specific advice to my comments.  Thank you so much for taking the time to help me with the coaching. It was really helpful in recovering from Saturday's drama, and getting my head back in shape."

 Rob Dunn, Lead Driver / Team Owner - West Coast Touring Cars

   

"As any serious racer knows, there is one thing a driver needs in order to be smooth and fast - relaxed concentration.  Kevin does a great job of coaching through the pre-race hours so that when you get into the car all outside distractions are minimized and you can go about the task of getting the best out of yourself and the race car.  Kevin is also great on the “in race” radio.  During my stints at the Pacific Northwest Endurance Race in 2006 Kevin’s clear communication kept me calm when craziness was happening all around and was incredibly encouraging as the car faltered in the final half hour – he wouldn’t accept frustration or anxiety, just good solid driving.  And when it’s over, the debriefing is clear so that the lessons learned are used to get to the next level.  Simply put, Kevin’s a great coach."

 Frank Greif, Owner / Driver – StrategicIntent.com Racing

"...THANKS AGAIN for the hard work. Several students specifically stated how much they learned during the Classroom sessions!"

Ian Prout, President - Sports Car Drivers Association LLC

“Kevin's professionalism, knowledge and direct approach are qualities which make him one of the best driver coaches I've worked with. His methods and that of Speed Secrets are something from which all drivers, young and experienced, can benefit.”

Ron Boltik, Owner/Partner/DAG/Engineer, Zsports Midwest, LLC - ZSports Midwest

"...working with you this weekend. I definitely learned a ton of information that I feel will be very beneficial to me, not only going into my first weekend in two weeks at VIR, but information that I can take with me to any track."

Caitlin Johnston, Driver, F2000 Championship Series - Caitlin Johnston

"...the test at Putnam Park was a huge success and that allowed the team to carry a lot of confidence into the first race weekend of the season where we won and set the tone for the season. Thanks for your help!"

Ben Searcy, 2009 F2000 Championship Series' Rookie of the Year

"Final results have me at 3rd....  My first Runoffs podium. Thanks for your help."

Phillip Smith, 2009 SCCA National Championships podium finisher