Darren has competed in road racing for over 27 years, from SCCA Club racing to driving for a Nissan factory endurance racing team. He spent many years as a professional photographer and cinematographer before starting his present automotive consulting company, ArtSpeed. Darren is currently the lead instructor for the BMW CCA L.A. Chapter, has taught at many teen safe-driving schools, and works as a facilitator and product specialist for numerous manufacturers, conducting dynamic driving events, new vehicle launches and sales training programs. Darren is currently working for BMW as an instructor for their Ultimate Driving Experience program.
My oldest daughter went through B.R.A.K.E.S. at 16 (she’s 25 now) and was involved in an accident shortly after. A large pickup towing a landscaping trailer pulled in front of her from an oncoming left turn lane. She had the presence of mind to jam the brakes and control steer into the lighter tr... Click to Read More!
-Derek T
5 star I don't know that I could say enough good things about this program. The organization and Instructors are phenomenal. The information is beneficial for not only teens, but the adults as well. My daughter LOVED this whole experience, is going to write about it in her school newspaper, and c... Click to Read More!
-Holly R, Detroit MI
