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title: "Brian S. — Advanced Driving Instructor"
description: "Brian S. — Advanced driving instructor covering Marlow, Cookham, High Wycombe, Henley, Beaconsfield, Amersham"
url: https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/south-buckinghamshire
type: profile
---

# Brian S.

**Location:** South Buckinghamshire
**Coverage:** Marlow, Cookham, High Wycombe, Henley, Beaconsfield, Amersham
**Experience:** 35+ Years
**DMAP Level:** 5

## Profile

## Overview

With 35 years in single-seater and GT racing - from Brands Hatch racing school through European Formula Ford and Formula Asia titles - Brian has lived and breathed racing and an understanding of vehicle dynamics.

With race wins at Daytona and Sebring, he's got a wealth of knowledge to help drivers understand the way their cars respond to inputs. 

He's passionate about the art of driving.

## Core Expertise

- **Race Instruction & Development:** ARDS ‘A’ Race Instructor with a proven track record in national and international series.
- **Advanced Vehicle Dynamics:** Deep understanding of chassis balance and handling, providing precise feedback to both engineers and drivers.
- **High-Performance & Limit Handling:** Expert in extracting maximum grip and teaching limit-handling skills in both track and road environments.
- **DVSA-Accredited Coaching:** DVSA ADI Grade A instructor, combining road-training accreditation with race-spec techniques.
- **Client-Centred Feedback:** Passionate about clear, actionable coaching that improves visual awareness, spatial planning and split-second decision-making.

## Selected Achievements & Experience

- **International Race Victories:** Secured wins at Daytona and Sebring in GT competition (2023).
- **Formula Ford & Formula Asia Champion:** Progressed from national Formula Ford 1600 to European and Asian championship titles.
- **Brands Hatch Racing School:** Early career development, honing foundational racecraft and teaching methodologies.
- **Professional Coach:** Ongoing driver development at private facilities, track-day events and advanced road courses—helping clients win races and refine on-road performance.

## Key Qualifications

- ARDS ‘A’ Race Instructor
- DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (Grade A)
- European Formula Ford & Formula Asia Championship Winner
- Daytona & Sebring GT Race Winner (2023)



## Reviews

### James M. — 5/5

Brian was amazing; patient, hugely knowledgeable, fantastic attention to detail, wonderful attitude and even better he curated a fun route to both educate me and test me throughout the day.

*Berkshire, 2025-05-09*

### Ava P. — 5/5

The session was really helpful and taught me things as a new driver I hadn't thought of. 

*London, 2025-04-16*

### Marc S. — 5/5

Brian has outstanding coaching techniques and subject knowledge 	Would have no hesitation in recommending Driving Masters, so much so I will be taking it to the next stage along with booking some coaching for son when he passes his test.

*Kent, 2024-09-20*