Advanced Driver Training
Advanced Driver Training
Advanced Driver Training
Choosing the right coach can be challenging with so many options available in driver training. At RCD Motorsport, we pride ourselves on offering the highest level of driver development on the market. Founded by former McLaren Factory GT Driver Harry Hayek, we have crafted a proven training formula to help our drivers become safer and more confident on the race track. RCD Motorsport is the best choice for track day enthusiasts looking to enhance their skills or for racing drivers seeking the highest level of knowledge and support. To read some of our testimonials, please see below. For more track and pricing information, please click below.
Testimonials
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"...His tuition is the best thing I’ve done since starting track days..."
Big thanks to Harry/RCD motorsport for the coaching over the last 6 weeks. Harry’s taught me so much in a little timeframe. With his guidance I’ve been able to develop a solid understanding of weight distribution and balance, trail braking, handling and car control. It’s really increased my enjoyment of my car as I can now not only get much more out of it, but feel much more confident in exploring its limits. My times were falling drastically since the first session with a few seconds gained at Wakefield Park and even more at SMSP. I feel 10x more confident behind the wheel now and can’t wait to learn more. Harry has been a great teacher, very methodical and encouraging. He’s very easy to learn from by being very clear with instructions and explanations, solid theory and good reference material like videos or drawings. I’m always stoked with how much I improve after every session with Harry. His tuition is the best thing I’ve done since starting track days!
Matty Gallagher Ferrari 488 Pista – Customer of RCD Motorsport
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"...Harry puts 100% of his heart, soul and time to patiently explain areas for me to improve my driving skills..."
I had 2 track days by myself prior to coaching and knew that I needed professional coaching to be able to drive faster and safer. Without coaching, I’d be doing track day after track day and yet not know how to improve my driving skills. We discussed ideal speed, changing gears technique and car position on the track as you approach corners, to achieve ideal racing line. Harry puts 100% of his heart, soul and time to patiently explain areas for me to improve my driving skills. With Harry’s coaching, I’m able to get faster lap times with greater safety and confidence.
Edwin Wijaya Lamborghini Performante – Customer of RCD Motorsport
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"...After just a day working together, I was able to gain multiple tenths per lap around a track that I’ve been driving for years..."
Can’t thank Harry enough for his insight on my driving and kart setup. After just a day working together, I was able to gain multiple tenths per lap around a track that I’ve been driving for years. His attention to detail is evident in his approach to analysing driving technique. Harry’s explanation of driving technique improvements not only improved my driving around Eastern Creek Kart Track but at all circuits. Despite focusing on driving technique, he still made major improvements to the kart’s setup that will carry over onto other tracks. The setup changes gave me confidence in the kart to push harder. Working with Harry was a heap of fun and he was easy to understand. If you’re looking for those last few tenths Harry will no doubt find them!
Shannon Mortlock 125cc Rotax – Customer of RCD Motorsport
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"...Great insight, and his information and advice is simple and effective..."
Thanks to Harry Hayek at RCD Motorsport we dragged my PB at Wakefield Park down by over 1.1 secs and at SMP by over 3 secs. If you are looking to maximise your time at the track and to improve lap times in no time, Harry is the man. Great insight, and his information and advice is simple and effective.
Gavin Furner RX8 Cup Series – Customer of RCD Motorsport
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"...You really helped me understand what's going on and how the car works..."
Harry it was amazing and you're such a great coach! Loved how you used the water bottle to explain the physics plus of course also your drawings. You really helped me understand what's going on and how the car works. Thank you very much and I'm looking forward to meeting you again soon!
Josef Chen 570s GT4
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"...In addition to this he is a great coach and his genuine passion is evident to all, he is as excited taking people for their first time on track as he is with an experienced racer..."
Harry is one of the best coaches that we have worked with, always reliable and professional. He has a great personality that enables him to quickly build a relationship with all of our clients. In addition to this he is a great coach and his genuine passion is evident to all, he is as excited taking people for their first time on track as he is with an experienced racer. The feedback we have received from our clients regarding Harry is first class. Finally, he is lightning fast when he is behind the wheel himself.
Mike Jordan - Director of DTO Motorsport
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"...His hands on style of coaching is what I enjoy most- the fact that he actually cares about my success and improvement is really refreshing to see..."
I knew Harry first as a friend and secondly as a racing driver. When I embarked upon my journey into racing and track work he was the only person that I considered to be my coach. His professionalism, knowledge and clarity when explaining different driving techniques and cornering lines is second-to-none. In particular, his hands on style of coaching is what I enjoy most- the fact that he actually cares about my success and improvement is really refreshing to see. Harry’s youthful zeal is something that I value immensely and his ability to motivate me and help me find time where I didn’t think anymore could be gained is amazing. I really enjoy having Harry as my coach and look forward to a successful future with him.
Nico Love - Customer of RCD Motorsport
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"...Harry, what a day! One that exceeded all my expectations of what coaching could achieve..."
Harry, what a day! One that exceeded all my expectations of what coaching could achieve. Your knowledge of how to make a car go fast is incredible, your coaching is clear, concise and relevant. Add that to your warmth of personality and sense of fun and it makes for a highly entertaining and productive day. As for the results, a very close 2nd place finish in my race and the fastest lap of the race to boot. Not bad for a novice on his first visit to Snetterton (United Kingdom). I sort of feel like I should be apologising to you, because you gave me the pace to win it, but I couldn’t get the overtake to stick!
Jonathan Pascall Honda Civic - Customer of RCD Motorsport
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"..Just shows it’s not what you know, it’s what you don’t know that makes all the difference!.."
Ten years in Karting fighting it out for last position, a few months with Harry on kart setup, driving style and remaining calm. Halfway through my 11th year and currently leading the championship. Just shows it’s not what you know, it’s what you don’t know that makes all the difference!
Update: Joel successfully secured his first karting championship. A fantastic result for himself and the team at RCD Motorsport.
Joel Sokkar - Customer of RCD Motorsport
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"...Driver coaching done right. Harry brings a professional approach with deep expertise and a structured learning methodology..."
Driver coaching done right. Harry brings a professional approach with deep expertise and a structured learning methodology. Also supplies telemetry equipment to quantify every lap, compare, debrief, and advise on improvements to technique. As learning progresses, Harry is both empathetic and progressive, helping the student to gain confidence and keep improving. Very valuable, highly recommended!
Dario Valenza Lotus Elise - Customer of RCD Motorsport
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"...Thank you for making it such a successful and fun day - 10/10 recommend..."
A huge thank you to Harry from RCD Motorsport! Harry's approach is individually tailored and he seeks to bring out the best in the drivers he teaches. Harry's extensive experience and knowledge gave me insight into where time could be found with every lap. Harry helped solidify my understanding of car control and weight distribution which aided in improvement in lap times.
Amy Nguyen RX8 Cup Car - Arrive n Drive
A massive thanks to Harry from RCD Motorsport for driver training yesterday. Your coaching was direct, and explanations of the finer points of driving were easy to follow which inspires confidence and meant immediate and visible improvement. Thank you for making it such a successful and fun day - 10/10 recommend.
Samantha Stuart RX8 Cup Car - Arrive n Drive
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"...By the end of the day I saw an improvement of 5 seconds for my lap times..."
“As a track day novice I was absolutely blown away by how much improvement I was capable of with the assistance of Harry. By the end of the day I saw an improvement of 5 seconds for my lap times. Alongside the insightful explanations, the data and video analysis was a massive help. Harry will not only teach you the techniques for improving lap times but also the physics behind the method. All in all, it was an incredibly exciting day out where I felt a massive sense of accomplishment from how much I achieved.”
Aydin Varol Mazda MX5 - Customer of RCD Motorsport
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"...I highly recommend RCD Motorsport for their dedicated commitment to enhancing driving skills and prioritizing safety..."
“I've been training with Harry Hayek at RCD Motorsport for a year, and in that time, I've progressed from an intermediate to a high-level driver. Harry's comprehensive lessons have given me a deeper understanding of dry (racing line) and wet line driving, as well as the dynamics of the car in various conditions. My brake and throttle control skills have greatly improved under his expert guidance. He's adeptly navigated me through the complexities of understeer and oversteer control, along with driver vision and tire pressure management, thereby elevating my driving technique to an advanced level. A significant highlight of my training journey has been the considerable reduction in my lap times at the SMSP GP Circuit—from 1:56 to an impressive 1:44. Beyond speed, I've also become a safer driver. I highly recommend RCD Motorsport for their dedicated commitment to enhancing driving skills and prioritizing safety.”
David Luo Porsche GT4 - Customer of RCD Motorsport
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"...Harry & Lachie from the team at RCD Motorsports ran our corporate track day for LoanOptions.ai and it ran absolutely flawlessly..."
"Harry & Lachie from the team at RCD Motorsports ran our corporate track day for LoanOptions.ai and it ran absolutely flawlessly. Highly recommend them as not only did they keep everyone safe, they gave the drivers some really great tips and engaged with them to make them all feel welcome (all skill levels). The guests also really loved the "Hot Lap" experiences with Harry in his Lotus. He drove to the limit and had people on the edge of their seats. Moving forward we will be using Harry and his team for all our events and experiences."
LoanOptions.ai Corporate Event - Customer of RCD Motorsport
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"...You have developed me into a faster and safer driver, allowing me to thoroughly enjoy my car when out on track..."
“After purchasing a Lotus Exige, I found myself having difficulties understanding how to drive a mid-engine car, my lap times did not seem to be improving, no matter how hard I pushed the car. I contacted Harry at RCD Motorsport and asked for help. We decided to commence a training program at SMSP. Harry’s first focus with me was my throttle control followed closely by braking and minimum corner speeds. I also needed to fine tune my racing lines and adjust my driver vision at various stages of a corner. So far, I have managed to drop 5 seconds off my original lap time and am continuing to achieve PB’s each time I head to the track. I wish to extend a huge thanks to Harry and RCD Motorsport for all the help and support you have provided me over the past few months, you have developed me into a faster and safer driver, allowing me to thoroughly enjoy my car when out on track.
Geoff Linders Lotus Exige 410 - Customer of RCD Motorsport
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"...I walked away with a newfound appreciation for precision driving and a set of skills that I'll carry with me for life..."
I had the privilege of being coached by Harry at Sydney Motorsport Park for my first-ever professionally coached track day, and I can't express how transformative the experience was. Harry's expertise as a coach is unparalleled, and his guidance left an indelible mark on my skills and confidence as a driver. Throughout the session, Harry's patient and insightful instruction allowed me to grasp racing fundamentals, fine-tune my technique, and push my limits in a safe and controlled environment. His passion for the sport and dedication to imparting his knowledge made the day not only educational but also incredibly enjoyable. I walked away with a newfound appreciation for precision driving and a set of skills that I'll carry with me for life. His expertise and positive approach make him an exceptional coach. I had a blast, thank you.
Dan Linders Mercedes AMG A45 - Customer of RCD Motorsport
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"...Overall through the process we picked up 2 seconds around SMSP just on driver mods alone without touching the car..."
RCD Motorsport worked with us on improving our driving lines, steering habits and to finesse our brake execution and application on the track. Overall through the process we picked up 2 seconds around SMSP just on driver mods alone without touching the car. Harry our coach was very involved and committed 100% to educating me and maximising my time with RCD Motorsport, top notch service.
Jez Morris Hyundai i30N - Customer of RCD Motorsport
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"...The team at RCD Motorsport is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. I would 100% recommend them to anyone heading to the race track..."
“The team at RCD Motorsport is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. After having little to no driving experience on track, I felt very comfortable and safe behind the wheel after only a few days with RCD Motorsport. There was no ego attached and just pure focus on helping me improve my driving. I found the instant feedback, telemetry and video recordings extremely helpful in analysing my results to develop my driving skills. Harry was able to fine tune all the little things and gave me the confidence to achieve what I set out to do and then some! I would 100% recommend them to anyone heading to the race track.”
Cassie Dellit RX8 Cup Car Arrive n Drive - Customer of RCD Motorsport