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.
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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.
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
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
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 !!!!!!!!!
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
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.
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.
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.
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 !!!!!!
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.
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.
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.
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