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    Final update for the karting story. We had our first competitive race meeting on the weekend, with kids coming from some of the larger tracks around to compete in our class (KA100 light).

    I gave him the pep talk, take it easy, we are just learning, no pressure etc and sent him out.

    Heat 1 — He started in 3rd and finished 2nd (random grid).

    Heat 2 — Started 7th finished 2nd (random grid)

    Heat 3 — It started to rain and he started 12th (random grid). Most kids scrambled back to the pits to put on wet tyres but we chose to stay on slicks and see what happens. He drove from last place to 2nd place through the field in 8 laps.

    Final — Started 3rd (based on points from the heats) and put in the fastest laps and was leading the race by lap 4 and took home the win. I very nearly cried as all the locals rallied around him.

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