My first race - Llandow

Ethan was incredibly nervous for his first race at Llandow yesterday.  Especially not really knowing how the race started.  We decided it was be good idea to get some extra guidance so we were in the team tent with Delta Karting.

It was a stressful weekend, not knowing everything that had to be done and how the whole day would happen.  We were all kept on the go all day.

Conditions in the morning were wet and this added to Ethan's nerves.  There were nine novices on the cadet grid,  a few had raced before, others had alot more practice time than us.  Gary (Ethan's dad) asked him what his aims were for the race and were pleased to find he had realistic aims - To get into a 55 second laptime (something previously unachieved) and simly finish. 

In Heat 1 Ethan came 16th out of 21, Heat 2 18th of 21 and in Heat 3 16th again.  When the final came around the Honda and Comer's were split up meaning he was in a grid of just five Comer's.  With three yellow plates and another novice (with alot more experience) Ethan didnt fancy his chances.  He started in 4th and finished in 5th and set his fasted ever lap 55.96.  Conditions were by now dry.

Ethan's performance for his first ever race we feel was outstanding.  He completed his aims and now cannot wait to race again.

Ethan is just ahead here - No 69.