Continuing our Grassroots Motorsport series, we talk to James, our Driver Of The Weekend at Round 2 of The Kart Championship last month. Taking the top spot for the weekend, James impressed with his attacking style of racing. Well done James. A RACER X1 edition watch is yours.
We spoke to James to get to know this cracking little racer...
C1RCUIT: Hello James, can you tell us a bit more about yourself?
James: Hi, my name is James, I am 7 years old, I support Man City Football Club. I have been racing since 6, but my Dad has been taking me karting since I am 4. I live in Wokingham and I have a sister called Maiya, and a cat called Guinness.
C1RCUIT: What first attracted you to Karting?
James: My Dad raced Kart & Cars, so we were always at a race track. Seeing him race, coming from the back to win, made me feel anything was possible. My Dads friend’s son had a bambino, I sat in it and that was me sold!
C1RCUIT: What is it about karting that you enjoy the most?
James: I love racing and overtaking. It really makes me happy when I do a good move.
C1RCUIT: Who inspires to get on track and succeed?
James: Lewis Hamilton
C1RCUIT: What is your favourite memory on track so far?
James: Winning the UK plate at Shennington last year as a 6-year old
C1RCUIT: Which is your favourite motorsport series you enjoy watching?
James: F1
C1RCUIT: Who is your favourite all-time racing driver?
James: My Dad 😝 (he told me to say that)
C1RCUIT: What is your ultimate ambition you’d like to achieve in motorsport?
James: I would like to drive for McLaren. Bruce had the same issues as I have.
C1RCUIT: And finally, where can we see you racing for the remainder of 2023?
James: BKC – we love it here!
C1RCUIT: Thank you so much for your time James, and best of luck for the rest of the season.
James: thank you
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