TRAINING &
CONSULTANCY
gUEST LECTURES
My guest lectures are mainly based on the book 'Race Car Handling Optimization', but with a wealth of extra explanation and examples.
Upon request the length can vary between 4 to 12 hours educational time.
Target audience: 1st/2nd year students Automotive or Mechanical Engineering.
Level: master and bachelor.
IN HOUSE TRAININGS
Are you looking for a pleasant way to increasing the knowledge amongst the teammembers?
I can present about the handling of race cars in a educative yet pleasant way to all levels of mechanics and engineers.
Often this is combined with a drink or BBQ for the teammembers, making this event usefull and fun in the same time.
open access
A series of trainings with open access for all persons interested in certain aspects of the handling, is planned.
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Click HERE to see the subjects and data.
All of these trainings will take place in the very well equiped trainingsfacilities of JClassics in Beugen, the Netherlands.
Upon request these trainings are available on other locations abroad too.
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Consulting
Do you need help with solving issues with the handling of your race car? Do you want 'training on the job'? Do you want your to educate your engineer on handling?
My one-on-one consultancy is not focussed on just 'some tips and tricks', but always has the objective to enhance the understanding of the engineer. Only in this way he/she can continue a higher level without further assistance.
Consultancy can take place in the workshop, at the track or both.
UPCOMING TRAININGS
​​​​​​Basiscursus 'Wegligging van Racewagens' (Nederlandstalig)
zaterdag 28 februari 2026, 10.00 - 14.00
Inschrijven: Doorclick naar JClassics
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Masterclass 'Calculation of Springs and Springrates' (English spoken)
Saturday 14 March 2026, 9.00 - 17.00
Subscriptions: Doorclick naar JClassics
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Basiscursus 'Vering en demping' (Nederlandstalig)
zaterdag 28 maart 2026, 10.00 - 14.00
​Inschrijven Doorclick naar JClassics
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Cursus 'Data Acquisitie mbt de voertuigdynamica' (Nederlandstalig)
Dus geen driver coaching. Zaterdag 25 april 2026, 10.00 - 14.00
​Inschrijven Doorclick naar JClassics
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Basiscursus 'Aerodynamica van racewagens' (Nederlandstalig)
Zaterdag 30 mei 2026, 10.00 - 14.00
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Trainings and masterclasses in 2026 will be held in the modern and the well-equiped
classroom of JClassics in Beugen, The Netherlands.
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German and further English spoken titles to be planned, please contact me in case of any question.
In house trainings, guest lectures in universities, team trainings: available on demand.
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BOOK
Together with Prof. Dr. Ralph Pütz, Ton Serné has written two books about the handling of race cars, in both the English and German language. The targetmarket for these books are Bachelor and beginning Master students automotive and mechanical engineering.
​English, ​Second edition, June 2025
eBook : ISBN 978-3-658-47191-0
Printed : ISBN 978-3-658-47190-3​​​​​​
​Deutsch, Dritte Auflage (Januar 2026)
eBook : ISBN 978-3-658-47000-5
Gedruckt : ISBN 978-3-658-46999-3
Downloadable Publications
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Nederlandstalige publicaties:
Publication in ‘Klassiek & Techniek’: series of 4 articles published at Oct ’22, Jan ’23, Mar ’23 and June ’23
Publication in AMT, August 2021
Publication in Fontys Automotive MME, September 2018
Publication in Start’84 Autosportmagazine, February 2019
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Deutschsprachige Veröffentlichungen:
Publication in Curbs, Juni 2014 (German / Deutsch)
About Ton Serné
Ton Serné holds a BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1977. During and after his study he was mechanic in miscellaneous Formula classes, a.o. Formula 1 with the Ensign based Boro team. Also he raced Formula Ford himself. Ton was team manager of the German Bross Formula 3 team, with which team the European EFDA cup in 1987 was won.
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Later on he raced various saloon cars. ​​Currently teaching Vehicle Dynamics at the ‘Minor Motorsport Engineering’ from Fontys University of Applied Sciences, faculty Automotive, Eindhoven. Besides that, Ton teaches the young talents of the KNAF Talent First Academy. Some well known names Ton has educated are Job van Uitert (Winner Le Mans LMP2 2019), Rinus Veekay (Indycars) and Max Verstappen.​​
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Ton also holds a BBA degree and is a ceritified non-executive officer.
Contact
Educational Institutions where Ton Serné is/has been a Visiting
Teacher at the Bachelors and Masters faculties for Vehicle Dynamics from race cars:
Examples of projects where Ton Serné contributed to:
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Besides that, Ton Serné is also Performance Engineer for many race teams in various classes in Europe.