Wil Arif Performance Driving

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WIL ARIF...an experienced race and test driver and a very experienced instructor...
Wil has been racing for over 30 years, with this he brings with him experience that is priceless. He has raced in cars from autocross to sprints from FF1600 to Formula 3, Fiestas to Thunder Saloons, S2000 to C2, Ronnie Scott's Escort to a Porsche 935 and more.

He is a Grade 'A' Ards instructor for the circuit and Grade 'B' Ards instructor for the rally school at Brands Hatch for Motor Sports Vision and also instructs at Thruxton Racing School. He gives personal tuition on track days and track events to individuals and small groups and is a very successful Driver Coach too.

With his varied racing experience he is a brilliant test driver with a rare ability to sort out most problems that may arise when developing or testing cars.

Wil works on and has worked on Manufacturer Days for Aston Martin, BMW, MG, Mercedes, Porsche, VW, Honda, Vauxhall, Audi, Toyota, Mazda and more

Wil is a current racing driver who brings with him 3 decades of experience and above all expertise in many types of race cars, from single seater race cars to sports , saloons to historics.

He has been a driver coach, both for experienced racing drivers who need help to polish up on techniques, to complete novices who want to learn the basics.

Wil instructs at several race schools, when he is not instructing individuals. He is a Grade 'A' Ards instructor. His wealth of knowledge in instucting means that clients leave very satisfied with what they have learned from their time on the track.

If you are looking for an instructor who knows what he is talking about and does not try to confuse you with difficult technical language then get in touch for Wil's availabilty by e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

A Typical Track Day: Runs from 9am to 5 pm and would involve

  • An informal chat to see what driving experience you have and what you expect from your day
  • To look at a map of the circuit and to talk about its particular characteristics and specific corners
  • There are several sighting laps to familiarise yourself to the circuit and to use the proper lines 
  • You will then drive up to 5 laps
  • At this point you will drive back to the pits, talk to Wil about your driving style and what your specific needs are
  • You will carry on track with Wil teaching you to understand what the car is doing, why and how.

A Track Day can be catered for individual needs. To discuss these with Wil e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Normal cost £400/day; this could be for an individual or up to 3 people.

It does not include the Track Hire or Car Hire. You can use your own car or one can be provided at an extra cost.