Biography

Time at Company: 3 years

Simon joined the Lakeside team while studying at college and enjoyed the role so much went full-time on completion of his course.  Another keen karter, Simon particularly enjoys passing his skills onto younger drivers, ensuring they get the best instruction possible. 

Simon achieved runner-up at the Thurrock Business Awards 2008 in the 'Outstanding Young Person' category.

Qualified National Karting Association Instructor

Qualified First Aider 

Biography

Time with Company: 5 years

When Denis joined the team here at Lakeside Karting he came well prepared; he had already worked for 2 1/2 years at F1 City Racing, Docklands, along with Steve.  This meant he slipped straight in to the team as a Senior Marshal and helped raise standards throughout the circuit team.  Denis was promoted to an Assistant Race Director within a year and due to his continued dedication and commitment has recently been promoted to Race Director Status.

Denis helps run the Cadet Academy at our sister company, Brentwood Karting and is a strong favourite with all the kids, and maybe more importantly, all the parents!

Qualified National Karting Association Instructor

Biography

Time at Company: 5 years

Graham has a long and distinguished career in Motorsport and any Rallycross fans old enough will probably have watched him slip and slide his way to victory on many occasion - back in the Seventies and Eighties he was regularly on TV competing in championships all over Europe.  After retiring from racing Graham spent 7 years as Senior Instructor and Safety Briefer at the famous Brands Hatch Rally School where he honed his skills as 'the host with the most'.  In his spare time Graham keeps his competitive streak alive as a keen cyclist, not only does he spend a few hours each week in the saddle himself, he also manages and trains various amateur youth cycle teams.  With an abundance of experience and personality you can be assured that your event will be run professionally, safely and not without a touch of humour.

Biography

Time at Company: 7 months

Chelsey completed her work experience at Lakeside Karting and fitted in so well we offered her a permanant position within our weekend team.  She has done a great job since then and I know the boys welcome a girl among them.