Matt Thewlis is the man behind Race Driver Coach. Matt possesses a broad knowledge of the Australian racing industry, including a thorough understanding of what it takes to advance through the ranks as a race car driver. Matt is an experienced and respected instructor and coach. Matt is also a Senior Motorsport Australia Coach and OLT Licence Assessor.

Where it all began

Like many aspiring racers, Matt began his racing career in karts before progressing quickly from grassroots motorsport to compete at a national level in Australian Motorsport. Matt has over 20 years racing experience and 70+ career podium finishes in top level racing that includes competing in the first Australian Rally X, Aussie Race Cars, Australian Pulsars Racing Association, E30 Racing, Miniature Racecars, various endurance events (including the Wakefield, Winton, Sydney and Queensland 300) and Australian Production Cars (including the Bathurst 6 Hour).

Racing highlights

  • 2024
    Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour
    3rd - Class D
  • 2022
    Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour
    2nd - Class E
  • 2021
    Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour
    2nd - Class E
  • 2020
    E36 race Series
    Champion
  • 2018
    Australian Production cars
    Champion - Class D
  • 2018
    Wakefield 300
    Second outright
  • 2017
    Winton 300
    Second outright
  • 2017
    Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour
    3rd - Class D
  • 2016
    Miniature Racecars Championship
    Multiple podium race and round finishes
  • 2015
    winton 300
    2nd in Division/12th Outright - B Main
  • 2015
    Queensland 300
    2nd in Division/16th Outright - A Main
  • 2015
    Pulsar Challenge
    3rd in championship
  • 2015
    Pulsar Challenge
    Champion of Winton
  • 2014
    Wakefield 300
    3rd in Division - B Main
  • 2014
    Winton 300
    1st in Division/5th Outright - B Main
  • 2011 and 2012
    BP/Pedders No Bull Sprint Series
    Second in championship