We were faced with a difficult decision for this weekend. To race or not to race! Ethan is keener than ever to get racing and we knew of a race this weekend in Glan Yr Gors North Wales. Ethan would have happily gone however as he is on his novice plates we thought it would be better to practice and keep getting those laptimes down before going further afield.
If we raced constantly over the next few months Ethan would be off his black plates in no time, but this does mean he will be alot further forward on the grid when racing (ie in front of other novices) This may not be to his advantage as he is not at a level yet to be able to compete with any of the front runners.
So the plan is to race again at Llandow on the 20th March and in the meantime get plenty of practice in to improve the laptimes.
In other news we also bought a larger van this week, hoping to convert it to a small motorhome for us all to travel to races when needed. It may be a bit of a squeeze but I am sure we will enjoy our travels in it. Will post a picture soon.
Thursday, 3 March 2011
Monday, 21 February 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, 26 January 2011
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.
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.
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