Thursday

Hooton Race Day 2

Day 2: 14/08/11- Race Day

Weather conditions: Showers, cold and windy.

A early morning start 7.45 setting up the van awning, getting kart ready for weighing and signing in. Unfortunately Luke couldn't use his no 78 for racing and was given no 79 for the day. 

The first warm was used to warm up everyone tyres but also the track, it went well and luke was happy with the set up of the kart. The second warm up decided the grid positions for Heat 1 which, 16 cadets  took place in racing.

Racing

11.45 am: 
Heat 1- Luke achieved 42.98, this is his first time in the 42's which made him 9th on grid.

Guarding his grid position!


1.29 pm:  
Heat 2- Luke started on grid 7 and got another good time of 43.26, unfortunately on the first corner Luke got taken out but eventually caught up with the pack and finished in 11th place.


2.44 pm:
Final Race- Luke raced fantastic always trying to gain another place fully focused driving the best we have seen. Luke was clipped on the back end and spun round on 11 lap that took his chance of being first novice. Hes has now gained his fastest lap time during this race 42.97. Luke was disappointed with the outcome but has bounced back ready for Three Sisters.



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