James brings over three decades of experience in motorsports and racing schools to the Skip Barber team. Prior to joining Skip Barber, James was a key leader at the Ford Performance Racing School, serving as its Lead Instructor for nearly two decades, eventually rising to the role of Program Manager. Additionally, James carries an impressive racing resume that started with karting at the age of eight before time in a variety of cars ranging from NASA TT2 to a 1959 Lister Jaguar once piloted by Sir Stirling Moss at the Classic Le Mans.

Mike’s two-decade experience has graced motorsport tracks from Florida to Canada. He currently drives in IMSA and SRO, the top levels of North American touring car racing. Beyond his time behind the wheel, Mike has happily instructed students through various programs and tracks around the country.

Terry is the winningest driver in the history of the Firestone Firehawk Endurance Series (which became Grand-Am Cup/Koni Challenge). In addition to being our Chief Instructor, he is also the Driver Development Manager for SCCA Trans-Am. It was Terry who brought Driving School curriculum to Skip Barber in 1984, based on a curriculum he designed for the Georgia State Police. He started racing years ago, but it wasn’t road racing — it was drag racing. He was the 1973 NHRA Super Stock National Champion (in an SS/EA 1971 Hemi ‘Cuda). Numerous Drag Racing National and Regional event wins, three Regional autocross championships. Inducted in the NHRA Southeastern Drag Racing Hall of Fame in 1996 and the East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame, in 2002.

Bruce has been professionally coaching racing drivers for over 40 years & has successfully competed in a wide variety of Production cars, Formula cars, & Prototypes. As a Senior Instructor at The Skip Barber Racing School, Bruce’s credentials include two Pro Formula Ford National Championships, 18 lap records, Formula Magazine’s “Driver of the Year” (twice), and winning Lime Rock’s Can-Am in a Lola T-333 Chevy (in the rain). Bruce brings a love of racing, a passion for coaching, and a genuine concern for his students to our Sport. He is committed to helping every driver achieve progress.

Don has been with Skip Barber Racing School as a Lead Instructor since 1990. In his storied history of coaching some of the most successful racers in the world, he has served as site manager of Lime Rock and Sebring for Skip Barber.

Edgar began his career through the Nissan Playstation GT Academy and has since competed across Asia, Europe, and the Americas in GT and sports car racing. With experience at world-class events including Le Mans, Macau, and the Nürburgring—alongside championships, victories, podiums, and endurance racing success—he has built his career by learning from the best and applying data-driven methods proven on track. Edgar now brings that knowledge and real-world approach to help students achieve success in their own racing journeys.

At eight years old, Bradley attended his first car race at Laguna Seca Raceway in 1972. He knew that day that he wanted to be a race car driver! Today, Bradley is in his fourth decade of wheel-to-wheel racing. He’s raced about every sports car imaginable, from vintage Alfa Romeos to Porsche GT3s to Ferrari Challenge. He currently campaigns a former factory supported 2004 Ford Mustang that raced in what is now IMSA.  He began his instructing career in 1991, and has always been a student of the sport. Bradley still has his souvenir program from that first race at Laguna Seca in 1972, and it has Skip Barber’s autograph in it!

Dan is a retired Detective from the New York City Police Department. He was a lead instructor and master instructor for the NYPD Driver Training Unit. He possesses instructor certificates from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services in General Topics, Emergency Vehicle Operation, and Police Pursuit. He holds a Master EVOC Instructor certificate along with a National Driving Instructor Certificate from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. Dan also taught dignitary protection driving, driver improvement programs, car control clinics, and traffic safety programs.  He started his road course racing instruction in 2014 with DeMonte Motorsports and continues that today with the Skip Barber Racing School.

Bryce Rodriguez grew up with a passion for racing, first stepping into the world of sim racing at just seven years old. Years of dedication led him to become a PCA Sim Racing Pro Champion and one of iRacing’s top 1% of drivers, building the skills that prepared him for real-world competition. He was then hand-picked from over 200 applicants for a national-level driver shootout, where he proved his abilities in a real race car and earned a scholarship to attend the Skip Barber Racing School. Since then, Bryce has advanced his career through national-level shootouts and test days in Porsche and Miata platforms, while building a professional reputation as a coach by developing over 100 drivers with personalized training both virtually and on track. Now an instructor with Skip Barber, he brings proven experience and a professional approach to help every student reach their full potential on track.

Growing up within earshot of Sonoma Raceway, Kris was immersed in the sounds and energy of motorsports from an early age. That constant exposure sparked a passion that led to karting as a kid, and by the age of 17, Kris had moved into racing cars. What began as a love for competition quickly evolved into a drive to share the sport with others.

Kris first found a calling in coaching while working with amputee veterans, helping them experience the freedom and adrenaline of performance driving. That experience shaped a teaching style centered on patience, adaptability, and building confidence behind the wheel. Over the last five years, Kris has expanded that role by instructing with multiple track-day organizations throughout California, working with drivers of all skill levels to refine their technique and racecraft.

In 2024, Kris joined the Skip Barber Racing School team, bringing a unique blend of competitive experience and a deep commitment to teaching.

Simon began racing karts in arrive and drive type series in elementary school. When he turned fifteen, he began autocrossing with the Sports Car Club of America and once sixteen began doing track days before eventually moving into actual competition. Simon has raced everything from vintage sports cars to new GT4 machinery. Tibbett’s record speaks for itself with numerous wins and podium finishes. He won an FIA international GT4 championship in 2019 driving a BMW M4 GT4 which included a podium at the Dubai 24 Hours. He continues to race internationally today primarily in endurance racing series. Simon translates his experience and knowledge to students at the Skip Barber Racing School to help produce world class racers.

A 1980 graduate of Skip Barber, Dennis has had a long and diversified career in the sport. Driving credits include multiple national and regional championships in F cars, and several seasons of “tin top” driving in the IMSA Firehawk Series. At various times, he has held track records at “The Bridge”, Watkins Glen, Charlotte, Savannah, and PBIR, among others. Coaching credits include Andretti and Burton families, Cam Dass and Conor Daly.

Nick found himself with a broken back after a snowboarding incident in 1998 and knew that if he ever got out of the hospital he would follow his life-long dream of racing cars. Luck would have it that his injury did heal, and Nick quickly began taking the steps necessary to make his racing dreams come true. He moved to Monterey, California, where he walked into Laguna Seca and told them he wanted to learn how to race. Despite the steep learning curve, Nick’s eagerness and determination, in addition to a natural talent for racing, secured multiple opportunities for him to drive in many diverse types of cars and learn the art of racing. In 2007, Nick competed and won the scholarship for the F3 Jim Russell Championship Series and in the following two years won the Masters F3 Championship Titles. From 2011 to 2014, Nick began his professional driving debut in the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge and drove his first full season in 2015 finishing tenth overall in the top GS class. Nick currently competes in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge and the SRO GT4 Challenge. 

Randy began auto-crossing in the early 90’s, moving into high-performance track days, and then ventured into road racing. Highly respected for his ability to break down complexities into relatable talking points, Randy has worked for marques including Ferrari, McLaren, and Porsche. In addition to his over 20 years of experience in coaching and driver development, Randy owns and operates one of the country’s most regarded exotic and collector car facilities.