The first round of the Manchester and Buxton Kart Club 2014 Championship took place on 26 January. There were 6 Honda Cadets racing on the Club circuit. The random grid placings for the heats meant that Samuel started in 3rd for the first heat.
Between lap one and two he dropped to the back of the pack but managed to pull back to 4th by the fifth lap. He finished the heat in 4th place with 54.72 lap as his fastest.
For both heats 2 and 3 he started in second and finished in third with times of 54.78 and 54.16 respectively. In the third heat he was leading the race by the end of the first lap but had fallen back to third by lap three.
In the final he started third and after the first lap he was up to second place but ended up as third by the third lap which is where he finished with his best time of the day - 53.66.
Friday, 31 January 2014
Wednesday, 22 January 2014
Cheshire Kart Racing Club Championship Presentation 2013
The Cheshire Kart Racing Club 2013 Championship presentations took place on Saturday 18 January. Samuel collected the Honda Cadet title and was presented with the winners trophy inscribed with his name (he is the first Honda Cadet winner!), a trophy to keep and also a large colour print of him on track.
Thursday, 16 January 2014
Manchester and Buxton Kart Club Championship Presentation 2013
On Saturday 11 January Manchester and Buxton Kart Club held their Winter Ball and Presentation for the 2013 Championship. Samuel collected two trophies - rather large too!
The first trophy he collected was for the Honda Cadet Autumn Series which he won:
To put it into perspective, the plinth is bigger than his first ever karting trophy!
And then he collected his third place Championship Trophy:
And here he is with both trophies:
Stage photos courtesy of MBKC facebook page.
The first trophy he collected was for the Honda Cadet Autumn Series which he won:
To put it into perspective, the plinth is bigger than his first ever karting trophy!
And then he collected his third place Championship Trophy:
And here he is with both trophies:
Stage photos courtesy of MBKC facebook page.
Wednesday, 27 November 2013
MBKC - Round 11 - 24 November 2013
24 November was the final race of the season at Manchester and Buxton Kart Club, and not sure if it was the cold, but Samuel was not quite his usual racing self.
He was the 4th Honda in heat 1 (11th from 13 overall with Comers) and then third in heat 2 (10th from 13 overall). Heat 3 he set his fastest time of the day with a 48.68 second lap on the Club circuit; he finished third again and again 10th overall.
For the final he started in third place for the Honda's and maintained that position throughout the race. Trophies were awarded only to first and second places so unfortunately he didn't get a trophy but picked up valuable Championship points.
He was the 4th Honda in heat 1 (11th from 13 overall with Comers) and then third in heat 2 (10th from 13 overall). Heat 3 he set his fastest time of the day with a 48.68 second lap on the Club circuit; he finished third again and again 10th overall.
For the final he started in third place for the Honda's and maintained that position throughout the race. Trophies were awarded only to first and second places so unfortunately he didn't get a trophy but picked up valuable Championship points.
Monday, 18 November 2013
Samuel - IKR 2013 Champion - Honda Cadets!
After the race at Cheshire Kart Club, we made our way over to the Three Sisters race track for the IKR Championship presentation evening. Despite not competing in the final round of the year, Samuel secured first place in the Honda Cadet Championship!
And here he is with his first place trophy!
And if you're counting, that's his 16th trophy of the year! And the second one of the day!
His next race is next weekend at the same race track but Manchester and Buxton Kart Club Championship where he is currently 2 points behind 3rd overall place in the Honda Championship!
And here he is with his first place trophy!
His next race is next weekend at the same race track but Manchester and Buxton Kart Club Championship where he is currently 2 points behind 3rd overall place in the Honda Championship!
Cheshire Kart Racing Club Championship - Round 10
Busy weekend! Samuel raced at Cheshire Kart Club round 10 in the Championship and he went into the race with a slim 8 points lead in the Championship.
In heat 1, Samuel started 3rd on the grid with the Comer Cadets, finishing 2nd in the Honda's and 5th overall. Heat 2 he started 4th and finished as 2nd Honda again with a 47.27 second lap which, considering the time of year was not too bad.
In the final he won the Honda Cadet race, improving his lap time with 44.84. Here he is with his first place trophy:
And with his team mates - Jordan took top Honda Cadet Novice and Aaron took top Novice in his class too! So a good weekend for CKS!
With winning the race, Samuel has actually won the Honda Cadet Championship at Cheshire Kart Club! He will be attending the awards ceremony early in January to collect the Championship trophy!
Straight after the trophy presentation we had to go to Three Sisters race track in Wigan for another presentation......
In heat 1, Samuel started 3rd on the grid with the Comer Cadets, finishing 2nd in the Honda's and 5th overall. Heat 2 he started 4th and finished as 2nd Honda again with a 47.27 second lap which, considering the time of year was not too bad.
In the final he won the Honda Cadet race, improving his lap time with 44.84. Here he is with his first place trophy:
With winning the race, Samuel has actually won the Honda Cadet Championship at Cheshire Kart Club! He will be attending the awards ceremony early in January to collect the Championship trophy!
Wednesday, 13 November 2013
Cumbria Kart Racing Club - Round 11
After the practice day at Trent Valley Kart Club on 1 November which he enjoyed, Samuel took a trip up to Rowrah and Cumbria Kart Racing Club over the weekend of 10 and 11 November.
This was his first time racing at Rowrah and he really enjoyed the track. On race day, Samuel started 8th on the grid (from 14 drivers) for the Honda Cadets and finished 8th overall with a time of 65.53 seconds which isn't too bad considering that the race didn't start until late morning as the track was covered in frost!
Heat 2 he started in 9th and also finished in 9th but with a faster time of 62.63 - just over 9 seconds behind the heat winner. In the final heat Samuel started on pole due to the random grid placings but he finished in 10th place although setting a faster lap time of 59.26.
In the final, he started 9th but only completed 4 laps as his chain came off and he had to retire from the race. Despite this, other drivers were less fortunate and Samuel was placed 12th overall. His fastest time in the short final he raced in was 59.50.
Next weekend is a busy one - need to be in two places at once!
This was his first time racing at Rowrah and he really enjoyed the track. On race day, Samuel started 8th on the grid (from 14 drivers) for the Honda Cadets and finished 8th overall with a time of 65.53 seconds which isn't too bad considering that the race didn't start until late morning as the track was covered in frost!
Heat 2 he started in 9th and also finished in 9th but with a faster time of 62.63 - just over 9 seconds behind the heat winner. In the final heat Samuel started on pole due to the random grid placings but he finished in 10th place although setting a faster lap time of 59.26.
In the final, he started 9th but only completed 4 laps as his chain came off and he had to retire from the race. Despite this, other drivers were less fortunate and Samuel was placed 12th overall. His fastest time in the short final he raced in was 59.50.
Next weekend is a busy one - need to be in two places at once!
Wednesday, 30 October 2013
MBKC - Round 10 - 27 October 2013
Round 10 of the Manchester and Buxton Kart Club Championship and it certainly felt like October! Random grid placings meant that Samuel started heat 1 in 5th place for the Honda's and he uncharacteristically finished at the back of the heat for the Honda's.
Heat 2 wasn't much better and he finished 4th for the Honda's and 11th from 14 overall. The weather was not helping the track and it was wet in patches, however it remained that way and heat 3 Samuel finished as 4th Honda again and 12th overall.
He finished marginally better in the final with a 4th place from 6 for the Honda's and 11th overall as the grid was mixed with Comer engines.
Although it wasn't a podium finish, Samuel gained some valuable Championship points and is 2 points adrift from third place and is currently leading the Autumn Series after 2 rounds with one more to go at the end of November.
So its all still to play for!
Next kart time is 1 November when we take a trip to Trent Valley Kart Club and the PFI circuit to have a practice day. Usually lots of Honda's and a new circuit to get to grips with - should be interesting!
Heat 2 wasn't much better and he finished 4th for the Honda's and 11th from 14 overall. The weather was not helping the track and it was wet in patches, however it remained that way and heat 3 Samuel finished as 4th Honda again and 12th overall.
He finished marginally better in the final with a 4th place from 6 for the Honda's and 11th overall as the grid was mixed with Comer engines.
Although it wasn't a podium finish, Samuel gained some valuable Championship points and is 2 points adrift from third place and is currently leading the Autumn Series after 2 rounds with one more to go at the end of November.
So its all still to play for!
Next kart time is 1 November when we take a trip to Trent Valley Kart Club and the PFI circuit to have a practice day. Usually lots of Honda's and a new circuit to get to grips with - should be interesting!
Tuesday, 22 October 2013
Cheshire Kart Racing Club - Championship Round 9
Another weekend, another race! This time Cheshire Kart Racing Club Championship round 9. Three Hondas racing with six Comers. Samuel's random grid positions behind the Comers meant that he started in 6th place for heat one (finished in 3rd - 2nd for Honda) then 7th for heat two (finished in 5th overall, 2nd for Honda) and then for the final heat he was placed 7th again and finished 6th overall but in first place for the Honda's. He almost took the fastest lap in the third heat of all the Cadets - just 0.01 seconds behind!
Going into the final, he was second on the grid for the Hondas and managed to finish in first place and third overall and set his fastest time of the day - 43.86!
Here he is on the podium with the rather large first place trophy:
And with Ryan from CKS and Troy who took top Novice for the Comers.
His next race is next week - 27 October!
Going into the final, he was second on the grid for the Hondas and managed to finish in first place and third overall and set his fastest time of the day - 43.86!
Here he is on the podium with the rather large first place trophy:
And with Ryan from CKS and Troy who took top Novice for the Comers.
Thursday, 17 October 2013
Samuel - IKR Championship Round 6
Round 6 of the IKR Championship at Three Sisters Racetrack, Wigan was on 12 October and on the Valley circuit. Samuel qualified second out of the five Honda Cadets (5th overall) and also finished second in heat one (4th overall in all Cadets). In heat 2 he again finished second for the Hondas and third overall.
And for the final he finished in second place for the Honda's and fifth overall out of all 14 Cadets as they all race together but are classified by engine.
So here he is with his second place trophy!
Next race - next Sunday at Hooton - Cheshire Kart Club!
And for the final he finished in second place for the Honda's and fifth overall out of all 14 Cadets as they all race together but are classified by engine.
So here he is with his second place trophy!
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