Winter Series 2 Gallery

Here are the first pictures from the second meeting of the club. Marty Swales has provided these low resolution images for you to download free of charge. He has to make a living like the rest of us so please support Marty if you see any that you like and discuss the options with him on 01642 239570 or marty [at] martinswales.co.uk

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Featured Driver – Lee Bourner

Lee was born into a motorsport family, his Dad Mike Bourner, competed as a clubman in stage rallying and then rallycross. When Lee was 11 he asked if he would be able to race a Junior Mini in rallycross when he reached the age of 14. As parents we thought it sensible for him to learn some driving skills in a go kart. Little did we know what we were letting ourselves in for! Lee was a generally a quiet boy, lacking in personal confidence and self esteem, coping well with Junior School but in need of a focus for his youthful energy.

Lee commenced karting with Warden Law Kart Club in 2004 aged 11 on a WTP Cadet. He quickly gained a reputation for his good clean driving skills but lacked the confidence to overtake. Even though he may have qualified on the front row, his nerves often caused him to be physically sick before the start of a race!

In 2005 at the age of 12 Lee moved up to Rotax Mini Max. Competing at club level, his confidence grew, he won numerous races and titles. 2006 Mini Max NKF Champion, 2007 finished 12th in Super 1. 2008 Lee moved up to Junior Max aged 15. Commitments to his GCSE’s left very little time for practice and kart development, consequently Lee had a very poor season.

Lee’s first event this year was Round 1 of DYKC Winter Series. A mixed level of competitors from novice to S1 veterans, guaranteed that there was a breadth of experience on the track. The racing was clean and the paddock atmosphere very friendly. Despite putting slicks on for heat 2 whilst the track was still damp, we were very pleased with the final result. Looking forward to competing at Round 2. For 2009 Lee will again be competing in Junior Max Super 1.

Mike & Sandra Bourner