My first Kart

Today I got my first Go-Kart! I saved up for it myself, it has taken me 2 years to save all my birthday and Christmas money, plus money that mum had saved for me from when I was younger. I got to drive it at Clay Pigeon Raceway in Dorchester, I really loved it. The track was wet at first which was fun and then it dried up and I got faster and faster. I have now signed up for my first race which will be next weekend!
This is my Kart - 5 was my temporary number for the day.

Classic inside helmet shot

Lining up on the dummy grid, getting ready to race

Out on track



                                                           
                                                                               An overtake by me.

Location: Dorchester DT2 9PW, UK

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  1. SarahBlakeJanuary 20, 2019 at 12:32 PM

    Amazing!! Go Danny!! Can't wait to hear how next weekebd goes!!

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