Hotshoes Academy
Simulator training, software support & driver development for serious ambition.
Hotshoes Academy helps young drivers and developing racers use professional simulator training, structured preparation, telemetry, software and coaching support to gain more value from every test day, race weekend and training session.
An Application-Based Pathway
Hotshoes Academy supports developing drivers, racers and families looking to use simulation, preparation and structured development more effectively.
Young drivers
Building confidence, race craft and technical understanding through structured simulator use and motorsport preparation.
Karting drivers
Improving consistency, race preparation and decision-making while supporting progression into higher levels of motorsport.
Junior circuit racers
Using simulation properly as part of a broader driver development strategy for junior circuit racers.
Sim racers moving to real motorsport
Understanding the differences between virtual and real-world motorsport while using simulator strengths effectively.
Families investing in development
Making informed decisions about spending, preparation and long-term driver development without unnecessary costs.
Drivers wanting to use simulation properly
Turning simulator time into meaningful preparation and improvement with structured training and planning.
Drivers preparing for new circuits, cars or championships
Preparing for unfamiliar circuits, new cars and upcoming championships using structured simulator scenarios.
Structured Support, Not A Free Scheme
- Discounted simulator training for qualifying drivers
- Software support
- Training plans
- Race weekend preparation
- Track learning
- Telemetry review
- Driver notes
- Scenario practice
- Wet weather practice
- Race craft development
- Qualifying preparation
- Consistency training
- Parent & team guidance
- Budget-aware development planning
How To Apply
Drivers apply to join the programme. Successful applicants are assessed individually on commitment, attitude and clarity of goals.
- Commitment to motorsport
- Clear goals
- Regular karting / sim / circuit activity
- Willingness to learn
- Parent or guardian support (where required)
- Professional attitude
- Openness to structured feedback
Tailored, Not Promised
Qualifying drivers may receive discounted access to simulator sessions, software support, training tools, coaching, event preparation, data review and build advice. Discounts and support levels are assessed individually.
Where We Focus
Powered By The Forrest Motorsport Software Suite
Track simulators, rigs, hardware, spares and service history across home and commercial installations.
Driver, customer and prospect profiles linked to bookings, projects and support history.
Plan, schedule and run simulator sessions, pop-ups, corporate events and training days.
Structured training scenarios for track learning, race craft, wet weather, traffic and qualifying.
Run timed sessions, leaderboards, races and structured competition formats.
Quoting, project delivery and operations platform for simulator builds, installs and driver programmes.
Spend Smart, Develop Faster
- What to spend money on
- What not to buy too early
- How to plan upgrades
- How to use simulator time effectively
- How to prepare for race weekends
- How to build a driver development plan
Apply To Hotshoes Academy
Hotshoes Academy support is subject to application, availability and suitability. Discounts, training support and software access are assessed individually.