The Ultimate Autocross Learning Experience

                 Tim Aro                                 Jinx Jordan

SoloPro Driving School is an exciting autocross and performance driving school founded in 2009 by two of the sports most experienced professional autocross instructors - Tim Aro and Jinx Jordan.  These two seasoned instructors have:

• instructed hundreds of autocrossers of all abilities
• nearly two decades of professional instructing experience
• developed the intense 2-day Extreme school w/data acquistion
• national championship credentials
• dedicated themselves to helping autocrossers reach their potential

Tim and Jinx have a strong passion for driving a car at its limits, yet they have an even greater desire to help drivers of all skill levels reach their limits behind the wheel. Over the years the founders of SoloPro Driving School have taught hundreds of novice drivers as well a long list of National Champions.  Tim and Jinx have taken everything they've learned over the years, as both competitor and instructor, and formulated an exciting, cutting-edge teaching process which potentially takes a driver from "back-marker" to "front-runner" in just two short weekends! 

If you would like to see more information about a truly effective "Stimulus Package" go here to see what our exciting classes are all about! 

 Meet Our Staff 

SoloPro Driving School has a staff of instructors with some of the best teaching capabilities in the sport! 

Each of our knowledgable instructors has years of experience and is certain to provide our students with an unparalleled learning experience. 

Tim Aro

SoloPro Driving School Co-Founder, Tim began autocrossing in 1994 and has over 8 years of professional autocross teaching experience.  Some of Tim's results include a 2001 Pro Solo Class Championship, 2004 SCCA Solo National Championhip, recipient of the 2004 SCCA Solo Driver of the Year award, and has been runner-up a dozen times in Solo and Pro Solo Championship competition.  Tim has also competed in rallycross, road racing, endurance karting and motocross.

Jinx Jordan

SoloPro Driving School Co-Founder, Jinx began autocrossing in the late 1920's (or there 'bouts).  Jinx has nearly 2 decades of teaching experience and is recognized as one of the most experienced professional instructors in the country. Multi-time SCCA National Champion with his first coming in 1987, Jinx also has tremendous road race experience and is a former track record holder at several circuits on the East Coast. Jinx has dozens (literally) of divisional and regional championships to his credit.

Eric Peterson

Began autocrossing in 1994.  Nearly a decade of autocross teaching experience. 2007 SCCA Pro Solo Class Runner-up, 2006 Arkansas Super Challenge winner, multi-time SCCA Solo Nationals trophy winner, and multiple National Tour, Pro Solo, Divisional and State Championships.

Jonathan Roberts

Began autocrossing in late 1990's and has over 5 years of professional autocross teaching experience.  Multi-time SCCA Pro Solo Class Champion and SCCA Solo Champion. Jonathan also has countless SCCA Pro Solo and National Tour wins over the years.

Reijo Silvennoinen

Began autocrossing in 1980 with nearly 2 decades of autocross teaching experience.  2007 SCCA Pro Solo and Solo National Champion, multi-time Canadian National Champion and an impressive 3rd place finish in A-Mod at the 2008 Solo Nationals.  Reijo is a huge proponent of the sport in Canada as well as the United States.

Patrick Washburn

Began autocrossing in 1984 and began instructing in 1997 offering professional classes and private coaching sessions.  Was runner-up in the extremely competitive 1998 Neon Challenge (some folks may remember the "cow" Neon) and has numerous trophies at the SCCA Solo Nationals.  Pat also has countless SCCA National Tour, divisional, and regional wins and championships.  Pat is one of the sports most enthusiastic supporters.

James Feinberg

Jim is one of the up-and-coming talents - taking the 2008 DS Pro Solo Class Championship.  Jim has over 15 SCCA Pro Solo and National Tour wins, numerous Divisional and State Championships, and a motorsports background rooted in karting and wheel-to-wheel racing.  Jim also brings several years of top-notch autocross instructing experience to SoloPro Driving School.

Neal Tovsen

Neal has been autocrossing since '97 and has been competing nationally for 10 years. Starting with his first ProSolo class trophy in 2001, he has earned numerous national-level trophies, culminating in three consecutive 2nd place finishes at the SCCA Solo Nationals. After a decade as a highly-respected regional instructor, he started teaching professionally in 2008. A self-proclaimed techno-geek, Neal combines strong data analysis skills with a knack for adapting teaching techniques to each students' individual needs.  Neals' greatest thrill is to help SoloPro students go faster!

Our staff is dedicated to enthusiastically serving the autocross community.  We are proud of our line-up and hope you get the opportunity to work with a SoloPro instructor in the near future as you strive to reach your goals as a driver!