I have come away from the course with deep satisfaction and pleasure in knowing that I can start to embed this training. I know how to enjoy my car safely, and know that as I practice and evaluate Ivan’s coaching, my speed, safety and enjoyment will improve yet further.

In summary, I came to this course with an element of clumsiness and degree of fear in my driving which limited my enjoyment at the wheel of my 911. I left with the ability to see, analyse, plan and drive with finesse and precision, with much greater awareness of how my car works and what it needs from me on a spirited drive.

This all gives me the great pleasure, satisfaction and confidence to drive in a way I did not believe I could. There is no better outcome than that.

J. Foxworthy-Bowers

I came to this course with an element of clumsiness and degree of fear in my driving which limited my enjoyment at the wheel of my 911. I left with the ability to see, analyse, plan and drive with finesse and precision, with much greater awareness of how my car works and what it needs from me on a spirited drive. This all gives me the great pleasure, satisfaction and confidence to drive in a way I did not believe I could. There is no better outcome than that.

Thank you very much for your time last week – I very much enjoyed it and took a lot from it. You were right about my vision and that’s something I’m actively training myself to do better at. In fact, I have incorporated into everything: so for example when I’m out running, I’m using it as an opportunity to look as far ahead as possible and to use peripheral vision more (it actually makes boring runs quite fun).

I am also actively putting the other things into practice as well, like the smooth control inputs and positioning for vision: I did an evening at Brands Hatch on Tuesday and that was a lot of fun, with a bit of trail braking thrown in at Druids hairpin which made the car out-corner much smaller cars with ease. Although, I did film myself and was able to spot a few things that you would have told me off for (hah hah hah!)

I still need to get over the chimp brain that is over-slowing me when approaching corners, especially as I now know how the car will behave at the limit and over the limit. The on-road day was also enjoyable and very useful, as well as adding safety and speed at the same time. Overall, the 3 days were well worth it and it was good to get the fundamentals corrected which I will now apply going forwards. Thanks again and best regards!

L. Stevens

Overall, the 3 days were well worth it and it was good to get the fundamentals corrected which I will now apply going forwards. Thanks again and best regards!

I contacted TCC as I wanted to be able to improve my capability in driving and understand the limitations of both my Bentley GT Speed and Lamborghini Huracan Evo. Ivan and I discussed the Dynamic Driving and Total Control Masterclass, and I am really pleased that I settled on the 3 day Total Control course; I highly recommend including a day driving on the public roads with Ivan.

The facilities at Millbrook are exceptional and Ivan put these to great use. The whole experience is exhilarating whether on the high speed circuit, the mile straight, the skid pan, the handling track or the hill route. The environment is extremely safe when you are pushing yourself to the limits, and maybe the car too.

I have been lucky enough to have a number of sporty cars but it’s only while I was with Ivan that I got to properly understand tyre grip, car balance, observation, speed and car positioning – to mention only a few. Ivan discussed each morning what I wanted to get out of each day in terms of knowledge and adjusted the day to my needs and personal development. Ivan is focused on you as an individual and very much tailors the course to fit your ability and requirements. I plan to have further courses with Ivan as I wish to continue expanding my knowledge and ability. I have recommended the Total Control Masterclass to my friends; it is a truly exceptional experience!

T. Williams

I have been lucky enough to have a number of sporty cars but it’s only while I was with Ivan that I got to properly understand tyre grip, car balance, observation, speed and car positioning – to mention only a few. Ivan is focused on you as an individual and very much tailors the course to fit your ability and requirements. I plan to have further courses with Ivan as I wish to continue expanding my knowledge and ability. I have recommended the Total Control Masterclass to my friends; it is a truly exceptional experience!

I carried out a 3 day course with Ivan in my 911 GT3RS. Despite already being a driver with a fair bit of road and track experience, my time with Ivan was worth every minute! So much so, I’ll be back at some point.

The fact that the course is tailored to your individual needs and delivered 1 to 1 is great. It means that you really get out of the course what you feel will benefit you, as opposed to it being generic. Regardless of what you are looking to achieve, if it involves driving, book Ivan!

M. Bryant

The fact that the course is tailored to your individual needs and delivered 1 to 1 is great. It means that you really get out of the course what you feel will benefit you, as opposed to it being generic. Regardless of what you are looking to achieve, if it involves driving, book Ivan!

I attended a 3 day Total Car Control coaching masterclass in July 21. I found it insightful, stimulating and above all practical. My meagre driving skills were explored, enhanced and added to through careful instruction, coaching and practice on the demanding Millbrook circuits followed by real world coaching back on public roads.

The outcome? I now understand my car, its performance, road holding, balance and behaviour when pushed far better than before. I’ve gained key driving skills and behaviours that I’ve been able to apply daily; resulting in smoother, quicker and safer journeys.

I feel I’m making far better use of my performance car and above all, I’m enjoying driving again, looking forward every time I push the start button to the challenge of driving well and continuing my learning journey.

TCC have my highest recommendation.

P. Wood

I’ve gained key driving skills and behaviours that I’ve been able to apply daily; resulting in smoother, quicker and safer journeys. I feel I’m making far better use of my performance car and above all, I’m enjoying driving again, looking forward every time I push the start button to the challenge of driving well and continuing my learning journey. TCC have my highest recommendation.

Just want to say thanks for a fantastic 3 day Total Control Masterclass with you. It’s exactly what I had hoped for. I went into the course with no real confidence around speed, cornering and a real mental block concerning wet roads, to the point I saw them as ice rinks as you know. I left the course with lots more confidence, understanding around the principles of cornering and positioning and, through the exercises you constructed, realised that while wet roads are something to be aware of, the car is well designed to cope with it. Not only that, but I’m not puffing and panting anymore hitting a hundred plus. Progress!

But the course went way beyond that – I have learnt to appreciate being in space, looking for space, controlling others and have become more aware of what is around me; all 360 degrees of me. Not only that, but I now understand how to go faster, both safely and assertively.

What really amazed me is how aware and calm you are all of the time – I don’t know how you do it to be honest. It was especially noticeable when I made a naïve and dangerous manoeuvre: you picked it up as it was happening and came down on it firmly, making me fully aware I needed to take note that this was not to be repeated – all whilst remaining calm. In high speed cornering situations that requires total professionalism, skill, judgement, trust and poise. You are an incredibly instructive and passionate teacher, and I feel I’ve been trained by someone at the leading edge of specialist expertise. Great fun, great days, great company!

C. Mee

Just want to say thanks for a fantastic 3 day Total Control Masterclass with you. It’s exactly what I had hoped for. You are an incredibly instructive and passionate teacher, and I feel I’ve been trained by someone at the leading edge of specialist expertise. Great fun, great days, great company!

I just wanted to drop you a line to say a big thank you for the amazing 3 days of education on how to drive a vehicle safely to its potential. I felt that you customised the course to my own personal needs and realised just how little I knew, even after 30 years of driving. Your explanations of the physics and dynamics of vehicle handling made my learning all the more interesting and gave me a better understanding of vehicle behaviour under various conditions.

I think everyone could do with such training regardless of the type of vehicle one drives. On the back of this, I subsequently decided to book my 18 year old son for your 2 day course. Many thanks again for 3 most wonderful, entertaining and educational days. You have really opened my eyes as to how to drive a vehicle properly. I have never experienced anything like this before. I look forward to seeing you in the near future.

M. Stefanutti

I think everyone could do with such training regardless of the type of vehicle one drives. On the back of this, I subsequently decided to book my 18 year old son for your 2 day course. Many thanks again for 3 most wonderful, entertaining and educational days. You have really opened my eyes as to how to drive a vehicle properly. I have never experienced anything like this before.

As Sir Jackie Stewart’s driver in the UK, I attended the Total Control Masterclass in March. Ivan put me at ease from the very start and explained in detail the course and discussed how it would be adapted to my needs. The three days were challenging yet thoroughly enjoyable. I came away feeling much more confident in my ability to drive Sir Jackie in a comfortable and professional manner.

It also gave me greater confidence and understanding in handling the BMW 740e at speed, plus the techniques and skills to cope with hazardous road conditions and other road users. Since my time with Ivan, Sir Jackie has commented on several occasions that he has noticed a marked improvement in my driving ability. I would recommend Total Car Control to anyone; and know that Sir Jackie’s driver in Switzerland has already been booked in for his 3 days with Ivan.

C. Greenwood

As Sir Jackie Stewart’s driver in the UK, I attended the Total Control Masterclass. The three days were challenging yet thoroughly enjoyable. I came away feeling much more confident in my ability to drive Sir Jackie in a comfortable and professional manner.

I recently completed a 2 day Total Control Masterclass course with Ivan, in my 981 Boxster S. The course was intensive, educational and fun.

The day at Millbrook was spent on numerous tracks and training areas where Ivan taught me many techniques to improve my driving skills in handling and visual awareness.

Day 2 put Day 1’s tuition into practice on the open road. Driving miles and miles of great fun roads while learning more techniques in driving fast yet safe whilst visually and mentally planning far ahead. I could expand on this, but will leave it like this for others to experience the course as I did, not really knowing quite what to expect but finishing up with the biggest grin possible. There is much to be learnt over the 2 days and Ivan is methodically teaching you all the way from start to finish, plus he’s a fun guy to be with. This really was a Masterclass taught by a Master.

Thanks again Ivan.

M. Brandon

I could expand on this, but will leave it like this for others to experience the course as I did, not really knowing quite what to expect but finishing up with the biggest grin possible. There is much to be learnt over the 2 days and Ivan is methodically teaching you all the way from start to finish, plus he’s a fun guy to be with. This really was a Masterclass taught by a Master.

Firstly, thank you for putting up with me and my bad driving over the last two days, which takes a lot of courage and patience!

I found both days extremely well planned and appropriately tuned into teaching me the right way to drive quickly yet also in a safe and thoroughly enjoyable manner, at the same time eliminating 43 years of bad driving habits.

Day one’s session at Millbrook specifically helped me refresh and learn new things about the physics of car balance and control (under/oversteer, lift off oversteer, trail braking etc.), then adding into the mix:

• The vital importance of peripheral vision – plan ahead to see what dangers or obstacles you need to factor into your car positioning, look at exit point not the road straight ahead/entry point
• The importance of correct seating and hand positioning
• Finesse (lightness of touch) in car control – timing and smoothness of inputs (steering, throttle, brakes, etc.)
• Feel and understand what the car is communicating back to you
• Where the correct apex to the corner is and how to set the car up for it

All these learnt in theory and then applied in practical demonstrations on various circuits helped bring them to life, akin to a chemistry experiment in a lab. Doing 120 mph on the outer lane of the banked circuit in torrential rain with the roof down, marvellous! I would like to really master skid control and drifting one day!

Day two, out on the road was equally rewarding and enjoyable, again taking everything learned on day one and applying it to real world situations. The route we took was brilliant, a great mix of challenging roads and conditions. I particularly liked the part where we went back and forth several times on the same stretch of road, each time adding incremental speed. This built my confidence and the feel and communication back from the car: you immediately know if each corner was driven really well or not – good ones are so rewarding, being smooth and quick with minimal input required.

In addition, learning subtle things like better gear selection, creating and maintaining a safety bubble and escape route, gapping and controlling the cars around you, optimal road positioning in all conditions (even driving through villages) to command/control the road and inform others of your intent, controlling speed coming to junctions in order to avoid all unnecessary stops were all new to me and will change the way I drive.

Some of the above was counter-intuitive to what I had learned and reinforced in my driving over many years and as such will take time to readjust to. There is no doubt about it: “Practice makes perfect” so I will endeavour to apply all that I learned every time I get behind the wheel. I have taken the very significant first steps to being a better driver, yet now recognise that the way ahead is long and steep. I look forward to returning for another course, and elevating my driving and the enjoyment it brings to the next level. My thanks again, much appreciated and I hope to see you again soon.

C. Collard

I found both days extremely well planned and appropriately tuned into teaching me the right way to drive quickly yet also in a safe and thoroughly enjoyable manner, at the same time eliminating 43 years of bad driving habits.

Firstly, I really enjoyed the Total Control Masterclass; it met my expectations, and more. Secondly, I learned a huge amount and I think about what I learned every time I head out, even in town of course. You really challenged and pushed me, which is exactly what I was looking for.

The course can obviously be tailored to each customer’s requirements, but in a broad sense, if I were to describe what this is about, it’s how we should all have been taught to drive from the start, which we aren’t because we’re just taught to pass a test, not how to actually drive and control a car.

Let’s hope things continue to improve with regard to Coronavirus and hopefully I can get another day with you soon.

W. Yates

Firstly, I really enjoyed the Total Control Masterclass; it met my expectations, and more. Secondly, I learned a huge amount and I think about what I learned every time I head out, even in town of course. You really challenged and pushed me, which is exactly what I was looking for.

Ivan was very welcoming during my recent 2 day Total Control Masterclass.

One of the main learning points I have taken from the course is how to get the most out of driving the car whilst focusing on safety at all times. It has also allowed me to vision the drive, planning ahead to enhance my driving. Ivan taught me copious amounts of knowledge from start to finish, which I now feel has lead to me being a better and safer driver.

I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to excel their driving skills, especially those who are new to high performance cars.

W. King

Ivan taught me copious amounts from start to finish, which I now feel has lead to me being a better and safer driver. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to excel their driving skills.