Last race

 Hooton Park Circuit

Cheshire Kart Club

Date: 12/05/12 - 13/05/12

Wheather ; strong winds and sunny

Practice Day.

We hired a engine to see if it would make a big differance to Luke's lap times that we had been reaching in past races . After a few practices and little things going wrong, Luke was not happy with the preformance and we decided to put Luke's normal engine back on and after the next session we were back on track with low 42's and ready for race day. We practiced the standing start at the end of the day which Luke was fine with as he did it with his indoor racing.

Race Day.

Not a good start wrong spocket on and Luke was not happy as he started 7th on the grid and had a amazing start into 2nd and dropped down to 7th.
Set up changed for the next heat, Luke 2nd on the grid and got away in first place, by the second lap we new by Luke's speed and loosing places something was wrong. Luke's engine cut out on lap 8 and we had found out it was the spark plug that had burnt out but the engine was fine thankfully.
Heat three, yes we were back on the pace. Luke had a good battle with Callum and came in happy in 6th place.
All down to the final. Luke was 8th on the grid due to his poor heats ,but he ended up having one of his best races battling with Ben and Callum for their final places, which Luke came in 5th place which has been his best position so far in a final.
CONGRATULATIONS LUKE leaving hooton race club on a high.

 

 

Manchester and Buxton Kart Club

Three sisters Race curcuit

 

Date - 21.04.12 / 22.04.12

Weather ; Heavy to light rain. cloudy

 

Practice Day

The day was excellent from start to finish with the progress luke has put into his driving, he was trying different ways to improve on buddying up with his team mates and with other cadets.


Race Day

WOW !!!!!!! what a day, that was just amazing to watch.
Luke was totally on form from heat one where he had a excellent start , from 11th grid  position straight into 4th by first corner . Luke kept up with the main pack and drove excellent until the spark plug melted and his engine died on the last lap , which he had to coast over the finish line ending up in 9th out of the 23 cadets.
Heat two luke started 10th on the grid and work his way up to 7th place, ending up with Luke getting the fastest lap record of 0.52.21 out of the heat. FIRST LAP RECORD yahhhhhhh GO LUKE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Heat three Luke was 3rd on the grid and had a fantastic start and was first out of the corner and raced well, he got pushed out wide and lost afew places but buddied up with samuel and came 4th , just amazing to watch. KEEP THIS UP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
With luke's good points , he was 6th on the grid for the final. Luke was doing well until he clipped his team mates kart and span himself of the track, but Luke got his head down and started to head back up the pack . Time ran out and he came in 12th with a big smile for the awsome race day he had. Team members congratulated luke on what he had achived in such a short time of driving and of course it just made us so proud.

WELL DONE LAD !!!!!! learn all you can before you race in australia's rookie class in adelaide

Cheshire Kart Racing Club

Hooton Park Circuit

 

Date  06/04/12 - 08/04/12

Weather ; - Cold and windy with rain showers.

Practice day.

Luke had a good practice day, bringing his timing down to 42.96 with the cold weather. Their was only Luke and Adam smalley on the day, so he was able to play with the set up and the carb.


Race Day.

Lukes new helmet has arrived and he is over the moon with it , many thanks to pitstop paints. Luke wanted a British and Australian flag with cats eyes looking out of the back. Which Jon followed Lukes design very well and Luke was so pleased with the finished look . Luke and his friends are making the most of seeing each other for the last few races before we move to Australia and start racing in adelaide

In the first heat the weather wasn't very good and the track was holding water on most corners and our set up was just a little out and Luke was fighting with his kart on the slippery surface. Luke started on grid 9 and gained a couple of places to 7th.
Second heat ended up to be a brilliant race, Luke started 4 th on grid and had a good start following behind Adam and broke away from the pack to gain a nice gap. Luke was able to maintain the gap throughout the race to come in 2 nd place. Luke was punching the air with delight when he drove into the pits........... what a boost of confidence...and a new experience.......scrutineering....FANTASTIC!!!
Third heat was a exciting battle between Luke and Ben with Callum close behind, Luke started 5th on grid  and he finished 5 th place.
In the Final - Luke was 4th on grid  and had a good start with the main pack , we noticed that Luke was getting slower and he lost 2 places but did manage to keep 6th place .Looking at the kart we noticed that the exhaust had come loose from the engine......Luke was not impressed and is now looking for new mechanic :) LOL.

 

Manchester & Buxton Kart Club

Three Sisters Race Circuit

Date 24/3/12 - 25/3/12

Weather - sunny warm weekend.

Practice Day.

The day went well........ Luke is pushing himself alot harder and learning different techniques , been able to keep up with the more advanced cadets following their race line is giving him alot more confidence. Luke did loose his air box on one of the practices..............but did nt notice the mad mechanic waving a blue air box at him lol....lucky not to damage his engine.
 Luke was over the moon Jamma was in our awning for the weekend !!!


Race Day.

35 Cadets and a few national drivers among them today.
In our awning was Luke, Jamie (Jamma) and Jack out of cadets.
The weather was brilliant, the  three boys were eager to start racing and the practice 3 laps went well and the set up was looking good.
First heat Luke was flying and having a good battle with Nathan, until the end coasting to the finish line, Luke lost 3 places and came in at 14........... which we found out was down to the spark plug melting, but luckly the engine was saved !!!.
Luke started 2nd on the grid on heat two, which ended up having three false starts due to the grid going way to fast which caused a accident, so the race was stop and had to be restarted. Luke didnt have a good start but kept his head and drove brilliant. Luke knew he was going to be past by the national cadets but went out to learn from them and came in 11 place............. which was awsome and gave him a boost.
Final heat , Luke started at the back of the grid and gained a few places to 17th and he came in with a huge smile on his face saying................ he had the best race ever battling with Max, Tom and Thomas.
A Final -  Luke got a really good start with his team mates following, but unfortunatly he was side swiped and hit the tyre wall flat out. We all thought he was out of the race and going to his aid, when he got himself back in the race, half a lap behind. A lot of catching up to do.. , but he got his head down and with grit determination caught the back of the pack and started to wittle away at them gaining 10 places!!!!! . The best chasing down we have seen from Luke........WELL DONE!!!....... Fantastic driving.
Coming into the parc ferme, Luke was very shaken and was looked over by the ambalance crew, his injuries were cut lip, and a badly swollen knee and shock.
We asked Scott to look over the kart before the next race and found both peddles were bent.

Cheshire Kart Racing Club

Hooton Park Circuit


Date
10/03/12 - 11/03/12

Weather
cloudy with some sunny intervals


Practice Day


The day started very stressful with Lukes race engine blown and having to rely on our back up engine for the whole weekend, but with Tony changing the set up of the kart Luke finished the day on a high as he was making it difficult for the more experienced drivers to pass him.



Race Day


Weather was cloudy with a bit of a chill.  The three lap warm up........result - Luke was happy with the set up.
First heat, started on 4th came in at 5th place, Fastest lap 43.28.
Second heat, started 10th gain 5 got knocked off and came in at 10th place, Fastest lap 42.96.
Third heat, started 6th came in at 7th place, Fastest lap 43.12 which wasn't as good but provided the info we needed for the final.
And so the Final ........Luke started 7th and had a brilliant race which ended in him having his own mini race with his partner in crime Jamma ( Jamie Sharpe) just getting the nod on the line. Fastest lap 42.71which is Luke's fastest time at Hooton to date. WELL DONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!

SAS Team

Team Mates

 All the cadets on grid togeather Luke 78 , Jack Connolly 37 been racing six years and Jake Carr 74 been racing since the middle of last year.

Second Race Of the season

Three Sisters Race Curcuit
Manchester and Buxton Kart club

25/02/12 - 26/02/12

Weather - slightly damp, overcast


Practice Day.

The first practiced sesson was alittle slow with the cold morning but Luke was happy with the set up and pushed himself to the limit and dropped two seconds. Luke is pushing up the pack with more confidence which is very noticable with driving and consistency.

Race Day. 

What a awesome day to watch. Wow Luke that has to be the best driving yet, we are totally impressed with your flying lesson and to be able to control the kart as it landed and still drive coming out of the infamous valley was some very skilled driving. Well Done !!!!!!

Heat 1- started 12 on grid, came in 8th ,fastest lap52.57, gained 4 places.
Heat 2- started 13 on grid, came in 10th, fastest lap 52.76, gained 3 places,
Heat 3- started 3 on grid, came in 7th , fastest lap 52.65, lost 4 places to a train

A Finale - started 8 on grid, came in 9th, fastest lap 52.51, lost 1 place

First Race of the Season 2012

Hooton Race Curcuit

Cheshire Kart Club

11/01/12 - 12/01/12

Weather - Bitter cold, Damp and cloudy


Practice Day

We were in scott awning for the weekend, for us to get the best set up with the new kart and to better the timing Luke had been achiving. Scott was able to tell us to change things we had not notice and Luke was starting to enjoy driving his kart and pushing his limits again. Agood practice day.

Race Day

Their were 17 cadets racing.
Heat 1.Luke started 11 gain 1 place, came 10th,fastest lap 46.22
Heat 2. Luke started 5 lost 2 places, came 7th fastest lap 43.74 on pace now.
Heat 3. Luke started 3 lost 5 places, came 8th fastest lap 43.50
A Final. Luke started 8th gain 2 plces, came 6th fastest lap 43.87.

Luke enjoyed race day, totaly confident with his kart and it showed with his driving. Watching Luke drive now amazes me how he has improved and grown withn confidence in such a short time , I can't wait to watch him gain more experience. WELL DONE LUKE !!!!!!!!!

NEW Apollo Kart

14/01/12 - 15/01/12

Weather - Very cold, Damp mild wind

Practice Weekend

Trying out another kart the apollo to see if Luke likes the differences in the braking time and the more responsive cornering. Luke came away making his mind up wanting the new kart, he was impressed with the differences just needs more time to practice to get to know the kart inside out. Luke is well off his normal pace but it will come back with the more he drives it and his confidence will take over .without him knowing

Last Race of the Season

PFI Winter series

Trent Valley Kart Club

03/12/11 - 04/12/12

Weather - Damp Cloudy, Bitter cold wind

Practice Day

Luke loved the international track, its so long and more exciting with the bridge. The track was so slippery that the cadets were spinning off at most of the corners . Luke was taking it slow and did well only had to stop once as his chain had come off with bumping the apex.

Race Day

Their were 36 cadets racing, which ment we had along wait between races. the weather was bitter cold and the wind ripped through your coats . Luke was cold from the start and just got colder to shivering in his kart.
Heat 2 Race 9. Lukes first race started 9 lost 12 places, came in 21st, fastest lap 1.12.28
Heat 3 Race 13. Luke started 16 lost 3 places came in 19th, fastest lap 1.12.22
A Final. Luke started 33 gain 4 places came in 29th, fastest lap 1.34.31 it rain so heavy luke came off once doing a 3/60 and just got his head down and kept going , he had to fight with the kart the full race because it had the wrong set up. Well Done Luke we are so proud of you.

First Race on Yellow Plate

Hooton Race Curcuit
Cheshire Kart Club

13/11/11 - 14/11/11

Weather -  Sunny spells, Damp cold


Practice day

Luke was in positive mood ( go for it, nothing to loose but everything to gain ) is his moto. The sessions went well and the set up seem to be just right for the weather. He was practicing his over taking and pushing himself even more.

Race Day

Their were 14 cadets racing and Luke was excited to race and the weather was nice.
Heat 1. Luke started in 12 and came in at 8th place gaining 4 places, fastest lap 44.06 on the pace and pushing him self.
Heat 2. Luke started on pole he was trying to get rid of his nerves. fantastic started and held his place until on the second lap he lost his front wheel, he did brilliant keeping control and getting onto the grass. he was gutted with alot of tears but we got the kart fixed for the final, smiles again.
A Final, Luke started 13 and came in at 9th place gaining 4 places, brilliant driving again can only get better. Luke was so happy with his performance, great to see such a difference in his driving as his confidence grows.

Luke's Third Novice Win

Dragon Kart Club
Glan Y Gors

05/11/11 - 06/11/11

Weather - very cold windy , with sunny spells



Practice Day

This is Lukes first time racing here and he was getting to gripes with the track, making some mistakes which Scott pointed out to him and he tried to correct himself. Luke did not want to hear about the little mistakes he was doing , which made the day harder than it should have.

Race Day 

Luke got up with a brilliant attitude to the day, which showed with his performance, their were 21 cadets racing.

Qual 1. Luke came 16th fastest lap time 51.52, second fastest novice out of six this week.
Heat 1. Luke came 14th fastest lap time 51.80, first novice and battling well with a honda cadet, brilliant to watch.
Heat 2. Luke came 12th fastest lap time 51.69, keeping his first novice and battling well again with the same cadet, very impressed with how Lukes driving is improving.
A Final. Luke came 15th fastest lap time 51.41 was first novice winning his third trophy, he was over the moon . Luke congratulated Liam Mccann for a great race, they were having their own race today as they were so evenly matched.
Liam's dad thanked Luke for a brilliant race day and that his son had enjoyed racing Luke. That just makes the weekend even better.What a brilliant way to finish the novice races, Keep up the good work, bum in seat time !!! WORKS.
Looking forward to his first race on yellow plates.

Luke's Second Novice Win

Hooton Race Circuit

08/10/11 - 09/10/11

Weather - Damp and Overcast with patches of rain


Practice Day

The weather was bad all day with rain, we had a good set up and Luke was doing well and very convident with the wet set up. We were on our own as Scott was at another race meeting, Tony is doing very well and learning so much every race .


Race Day

Their were 14 cadets racing.
Heat 1, Luke came in 12th fastest lap 48.34, half a second off the lead cadet but making mistakes.
Heat 2, Luke came in 12th fastest lap 44.61, track drying out but off the pace.
Heat 3, Luke came in at 14th fastest lap 44.99, consistant but not making much differance with gaining places.
Final, Luke started 14 and gained 3 places fastest lap 51.73, it was raining so hard which gave Luke a advantage over the other novice's racing which he was able to win his second trophy. Well Done !!!!!!

Three Sisters

Three Sisters Weekend

24/09/11-25/09/11

weather- wet cold and cloudy



Practice Day

The track was very wet and holding a few puddles on the corners, luke was driving well not over pushing the sessions. Luke ended up in A&E in the afternoon after coming out of valley onto the straight witch he couldnt get grip on the tyres and slid onto the apron and catapulted into the tyre wall. Luke was taken to hospital as his heart rate had fallen and was slow to respond, but as soon as we got their Luke was iching to get off the spinale board and get back to sort out his kart for race day.

Race Day

Their were 25 cadets racing.
Heat 1, Luke came in at 12th and his fastest time was 57.89, off the pace alot.
Heat 2, Luke came in at 20th and his fastest time was 53.40 getting more confidence.
Heat 3, Luke came in at 13th and his fastest time was 53.95 keeping on the pace better.
Final, Luke finished 16th and his fastest was 53.60 consistant driving but admitted he was'nt driving with full confidence.

Shenington

Shenington Race Weekend

17/09/11-18/09/11

weather - sunny with cloudy patches

Practice Day
17th sept
The cadets were split into odds and evens for the day, Scott had given luke and the others cadets alot of advice on how to take certain corners. Luke did very well learning the new track and been with a large number of cadets.
Race Day
18th sept
Their were 36 cadets racing
Heat 1 Race 1. Luke started 25 and lost 2 places coming in at 27th with fastest lap time 53.49
Heat 2 Race 7. Luke started 25 and gained 4 places coming in at 21st with fastest time 52.29 picking up the pace better.
Heat 3 Race 14. Luke started 26 and gained 8 places coming in at 18th with fastest time 52.55 doing very well driving very confident.
B Final Luke started at 7th place and gained 5 places coming in at 2nd place, fantastic racing to watch he put everything into that race , all the race team were so pleased with Lukes performance. Scott congratulated Luke ,saying that was his race today and he had won brilliantly and to just enjoy the experience of the A final and that he had become a ture racing driver.
A Final . Luke Started 30 and gained 1 place coming in at 29th, luke was doing very well and was winning the novice trophy untill he was taken out on the last lap on purpose. Luke was gutted.