July 2008
"It’s the Anniversary of going bust and the Anniversary of a Masterclass."
A Brief Word from Don Palmer
June 2008
"Driving guru Don Palmer teaches us the secrets of high performance car control."
Read the article: "7 Days with a...Z4M"
June 2008
"Driving guru Don Palmer teaches us the secrets of high performance car control."
Read the article: "The Stuff of Legends"
April 2008
"Driving guru Don Palmer teaches us the secrets of high performance car control."
Read the article: "Yaw Gorgeous"
22nd August 2007
The week before last I attended Don Palmer’s and Mark Hales’ first track “Masterclass”.
Read the artcle: "The Don Palmer and Mark Hales Masterclass"
August 2007
Don’s whole approach is unusual; he uses coaching techniques that are commonplace in the world of top sportsmen, but possibly unique in driver training.
Read the artcle: "Transformations"
12th July 2007
Last night I broke open a bottle of Champagne. Today I have retired from the position of Gate-keeper for HPC.
Read the artcle: "Don Retires from Keeping Gates for HPC"
April 2007
We’re standing on a frozen lake in Älvdalen, Sweden, questioning our sanity as the temperature drops to minus 27. What on earth are we doing here?
Read the artcle: "How Fast is Slow Enough?"
March 2007
There is evidence of a potential design fault on the atom that has recently come to my notice. I will not undertake training or track days in the car unless this has been checked prior to the event.
Read the full Safety Warning
March 2007
"Ever had a scary slippery moment on a wet night? Perhaps you spun on a track day in a tight corner? These days many of us have high powered cars, with few opportunities to safely use their performance. These skills can be learned but can’t be taught in the classroom or from a book – you need is an instructor who enables you to learn from your own experiences."
Read the article: "Driving Instruction - A Different Perspective"
March 2007
"Last week I ran an extraordinary driving course with a very small being who unexpectedly materialised for a first driving lesson....."
Read the article: "Aliens are Driving in Britain"
February 2007
This month sees the first in a series of articles in the brand new performance car magazine. "Performance Tuner" is available in newsagents now.
Read the first article: "Driven Wheels"
5th to 14th February 2007
Twenty-odd people had a stunning learning experience in Sweden. Their enthusiasm has encouraged the commissioning of two new rear-wheel drive cars. These "Ice Cars" will provide unparalleled opportunities for anybody wishing to hone their car control skills.
Fifty places are available on a first come first serve basis for courses between early February and the end of March 2008. To book, send an email to icedriving@donpalmer.co.uk.
Early February 2007
Dunlop's www.injection.tv shows exciting driving entertainment that will appeal to enthusiasts like you. Watch out for a familiar face in the March 2007 edition.
January 2007
Don joins fellow bloggers Blog at Scoobynet.