Race report - Shenington Superprix - July 2016
The weekend we were looking forward to all year - running both boys - was, well, "character building"
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Race report - Rissington - July 2016
A continuing struggle with pace and an unwanted confrontation during Saturday practice.
Race Report - Shenington - June 2016
A slow Saturday, and an "eventful" Sunday didn't serve for the best Superprix warm up
Race report - Rissington - June 2016
Promising practice testing a new engine. The race ... not so much! A lesson on checking your kart properly, but we had some very welcome help from a great circuit.
Henry's second practice at Shenington
From slowest, to fastest, to as expected.
Will's first practice at Dunkeswell
First impressions, and a throwaway comment from Will that tempted fate
Race Report - Shenington 15/05/2016
A weekend of PBs for Will, some excellent driving, a display of determination and ... one silly (but inconsequential) mistake.
How much does all this cost, then?
Budget talk, and numbers.
Race report - Rissington 01/05/2016
A day of personal bests balanced by kamikaze novices and a trip to the paramedics and a day of missed opportunities.
Race Report - Shenington 17/04/2016
Four seasons in one day, a first pole position, flying lessons, a new PB and a first visit to the Clerk.
Realistic expectations
Whatever sport you choose, expectations have to be sensible. It's a no brainer that everyone seems to miss.
Race report - Rissington 03/04/2016
Rissington round 2. A best place finish, new PB and some new people.
Race report - Shenington - 20/03/2016
A race of attrition. Our attrition, unfortunately.
ARKS test and preparation
We did ARKS for two boys at two different circuits.
Getting into cadet karting
Our road from hire kart to proper kart