Testimonials

Driving Events on the Gold Coast

We’ve been to a couple of ‘driving events’ on the Gold Coast, and I have to say that Paul Stokell’s gig has been the most professional and responsive we have dealt with thus far. This is just another example of that – he clearly chooses his associates well. Andrea and Michael.

Skid Pan Training, Track days at QR, Morgan Park and Lakeside

Just a quick note to thank you and your team for guidance and instruction you have given John this year in the Supra. We purchased the Supra last November to participate in the Street Sprints and began this year as complete novices in circuit racing.

John has attended the Skid Pan Training, Track days at QR, Morgan Park and Lakeside, the improvement in his times has been remarkable after each training session. Last Sunday he set a time of 60.7 seconds at Lakeside which was not only the fastest time in the V8 category (turbo 6 run in V8) he was the third fastest outright with over 60 entrants in all sorts of vehicles. He was only 3/10th slower than the fastest car on the day which was a Mitsubishi EVO and 1/10th behind second fastest (another EVO).

As you can imagine there were many cars that you think would be faster than the Supra including a few V8's running full slicks, Clubman's and other EVO's etc. so when people realise we are running a fairly standard engine they are shocked by the speed of the car.

John is currently leading the Street Sprints in the V8 category at both QR and Lakeside I have no hesitation in telling people that the driver training was the best investment we have made in finding quicker lap times. My initial motivation was to make John safer in the car and I believe we have accomplished that with John driving the car quick and straight (most of the time).

Thanks again for your assistance so far this year and we look forward to future track days with you and the team. Steve, General Manager - Torque Toyota

Lotus Experience

I attended your Lotus experience on 2/7/11 @ Morgan Park. Thank you for the opportunity to drive and the simple, organised system you have in place for the event. I'll admit 5 laps were only just enough to start building a rhythm and not really enough to start working on true speed. It was my first on track and sports car experience. The instructor (Matt?) was excellent and offered clear instructions which were great.

Thanks again. I'll recommend it to any driving enthusiasts I know but will certainly suggest they look to do 10 laps and not just 5. Brendan

Defensive Driving Course Level 1 - Lakeside, Brisbane

Absolutely loved the course, it was unexpectedly good. I have already recommended it to others and am keen to do the next level defensive driving course. Micah

Hot Laps in a Lotus Exige - Queensland Raceway

The Lotus Exige hot laps was for our son, Sean who is blind and has cerebral palsy who loved the experience and speed of whole event, the driver was great the first thing Sean said was it was fantastic, when do I go again??? Evie

Hot Laps in a Lotus Exige - Queensland Raceway

It was the most fun I have enjoyed for a very long time! Greg

Defensive Driving Course Level 1 - Lakeside, Brisbane

I had a really great time and wasn't what I expected! Paul Stokell has great industry and hands on knowledge which means he knows what he's talking about. Would definitely (and already have) recommended this to friends and family.

Defensive Driving Course Level 1 - Lakeside, Brisbane

I was definitely blown away by Paul's experience and expertise as a race car driver, initially I thought he was a routine driving instructor but was soon proven wrong. He definitely made us push the limits of our cars and yourself which made it all the more balls out and realistic, he made you stare fear in the face then laugh at it. Definitely worth it and would do it again.

Defensive Driving Course Level 1 - Lakeside, Brisbane

Paul had extreme patience - this experience took me outside my comfort zone I am aware of what my care does and how the ABS works eventually.

Lotus race experience

It was a great experience driving a Lotus Exige (fantastic car) on a real race track with an experienced instructor giving constant feedback and advice on how to improve. While the 10 laps are over quite quickly, the memories of the speed and cornering forces will live on forever. The start time of my drive was delayed quite a lot but this was mainly due to the race track officials and in the main, not due to the Lotus Race Experience organisation. Burt

Lotus race experience

It was a fantastic day that really opened my eye to what a real race car driver is capable of. Very much an amazing experience. I will go again for sure!! Clint

Lotus race experience

Had a great time! Really enjoyed the drive & having all of the other exotic cars there on the day. I think it would be great to do 2 x 5 laps & also have lap time info so you can see how you went. Troy