Merry Christmas Everyone

I hope u guys got everything you wanted and had a fab time over the holidays.
I got a new Kart A Zip Lightning to replace my storm. This is the new chassis, it's lighter than my storm as I am over weight in the Cadets this is will help me slightly quicken up my times. Andrew has replaced all he can with the lighter nuts and bolts back bumper and seat so fingers crossed I'll be front running from now on 🏁

Bringing home a trophy !!!

Woooo hooooo I'm so proud i brought home another trophy from Rye House this weekend, even with a broken exhaust.  

It was the last race of the year at Rye, 6 races.... 2 Podium Finishes 2 Best Novice Awards & Best Kart Award.  I have finished 5th in the championship!!

Running my new engine

I have had a re build on my engine so tomorrow I'm off to Camberley practice to have a run in.
I will be updating my blog with a video explaining my day at the track. Check back tomorrow evening to view it, please leave a comment and if u have any questions ill be happy to answer them :)
Lots of love
Brooke x

It's Raining Its Pouring and Im Racing when I could be snoring. :)

WoW the heavens have opened at this months Rye House Race.
A few things change in the wet, kart set up and the lines we take on the track.
You need to use 'Wets' in full rain,these are tyres with more grip than slicks. Front wheels out as far as possible for more turn, Rear wheels should be in for more grip.

My weight doesn't play a huge factor in the wet in fact it helps my race as I'm lower down sticking to the track! Just as well because I wear extra clothing, A full water proof suit over my race wear and rubber boots.
My helmet is replaced with the clear visor to aid my view and I use anti fog spray to stop it getting steamed up!!!
Before the race a waterproof cover protects my kart, and on the grid umbrellas are held over the drivers .

My racing lines change so I take the outside of the track and I don't hit the apex because I'd spin out. A smooth drive in the rain is important never slamming the breaks.

Update....
I raced my best this weekend I came away with 4th place - I'm really chuffed with my result. I held 3rd in the final so so long then lost a little bit of time through a puddle, allowing Jordan Timberlake to over take me :( with only 2 laps to go.
Things are going in the right direction for me. Love Brooke xx

All Stars Zip Team

I officially drive with the All Stars Zip Team. I am the first girl to join and Luke has designed my kart stickers and suit in my own unquie colours. All my team are great and have given loads of advice xx

Trouble at the grid....

When the guy in front of you doesn't go, all you can do is wait aragh!!!! Today thats exactly what happened to me, novice kart 88 had an engine fault which meant his kart couldn't start up on the grid, leaving me way behind the pack once i finally go onto the track.  I had to quickly catch up to the others in time for the green flag (start of the race).  Its a horrible feeling because your set to go all the adrenal is building up ready for take off.....then u hearts racing because you know everyones out already and you don't want to be left behind.  i've uploaded the clip to youtube so you can maybe see the tension. 

Trouble on the grid

The London Cup

I had a fantasic weekend testing Thursday - Friday then Racing Saturday - Sunday at the London Cup @ Rye House.  The All-Stars Team Coached by professional racing driver Luke Hines was there to give us all support and guidance.  My Kart had brand new graphics and I had a new race suit for the occasion.  The weekend was thankfully dry, everyone raced safely with only one red flag at the final (Ollie crashed into the barrier but after a little ride in the ambulance fine) .  Oh I nearly forgot I won best presented kart throughout the season..... Go Me!!! I got  framed picture of myself and lots of cleaning products for my kart, so i better keep on top of the polishing!!! :)

Enjoy some of the photos from the weekend.