MEET THE
TEAM

Ross and his family took over the Rally School in 2016 and transformed it into the Forest Experience that we have today. Ross’ vision is to have a top quality stage, suitable for all competitors from novices in Nova’s to top world teams. So far, through hard work – and a lot of grading! He has achieved this.

Equally, creating an outstanding experience where people get a taster for all the fun and thrill that Rallying can offer. The 5* reviews support his goal and he can’t wait to diversify the experiences further.

Ross himself started competing just before starting University at local events like the infamous Wyedean Rally which lead into a number of Forest Rally events. Early on he won the Citroen C2 Championship and progressed into competing in Subaru’s and R2s. He has many class awards amongst them awards from the first closed road rally in England. He has also driven for TV shows such as Top Gear and has brought some high-profile names into the sport, for example John Newman, who is now having his car built by companies local to the Rally School. Ross also took an R5 to the infamous Goodwood Rally Stage beating top competitors and securing an impressive 3rd overall.

Ross’ other main passion is opening up the sport to newcomers and providing a friendly yet professional and educational environment for up and coming rally drivers. This has been shown with the work with drivers such as Tom Williams and Catie Munnings who have both sought instruction at the school. He has also worked hard to support junior drivers and those with smaller budgets by providing facilities at a competitive price to help kick start their passion.

One to One Tuition available with this instructor. Please call Hannah on 01686 420 201 or email: events@forestrally.co.uk for more details

Paul’s journey in Motorsport started when he was just 8 years old! He has over 100 Road Rallies under his belt with a mixture of navigating and driving with a number of class wins. He has also taken part in the BTRDA Championship as a Co Driver and in total 31 years in the sport as Motorsports Events Organiser

A former leader at the helm and now one of the UK’s top rally navigators, Hannah McKillop competes at the highest levels of the British and European Rally Championships. While no longer involved in the day-to-day running of the school, she remains a valued ambassador, generously sharing her expertise. Most recently, she brought elite-level insight to our Ladies Day event, delivering an unforgettable session on advanced navigation techniques.

A four-time national rally champion and one of the most analytical drivers in the field, Garry Pearson joins us fresh from his campaign in the 2025 British Rally Championship with M-Sport. A proud Scot and a powerhouse behind the wheel, Garry’s methodical approach benefits both aspiring and experienced drivers alike.

Max McRae is a rising force in the world of rallying. Already a seasoned competitor in the European and British Rally Championships, Max brings youthful energy, natural talent, and invaluable rally experience to our instructor team. An exciting addition to our lineup and one to watch.

Jade Paveley is your go-to contact for the Forest Experience and an integral part of our instructor and hosting team. With over 15 years in motorsport and multiple championship titles to her name, Jade combines deep industry knowledge with a welcoming, hands-on approach to delivering unforgettable rally experiences.

James Giddings from South Wales has now worked at the Forest Experience Rally School for a number of years. Having competed since 2015, won several Class Awards and won not only the Citroen C2 Championship in 2016, after finishing behind Ross in 2015 but the Fiesta ST Championship in 2018 too

Tom is Godson to the legendary Richard Burns and has been brought up around Motorsport. Having started competing in a Nissan Micra, he has worked his way up the ranks from R2 to driving an R5 Rally car in the British Rally Championship. Soon to be seen in WRC2.