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.

ARKS passed

Today Ethan passed his ARKS with no problem at all.  He was very nervous beforehand especially when we saw how wet the track was.  We made a few adjustments to the kart and Ethan sat his written test which he passed with absolutely no problems (which he should have done considering how many times he watched the 'start karting' DVD.

When he got out onto the track he did some reasonable laptimes and started to enjoy himself.  After a couple of hours on and off track he got that all important signature from the examiner and off went his race license application in the post. 

We are now all looking forward to his first race in three weeks time at Llandow.  Lots of practice beforehand.

This evening after a long day Ethan is spending some time relaxing with his Xbox.