STRS Win Round 2 of Karting Championship

STRS Win Round 2 of Karting Championship

Published Thursday 25 February 2016 by dag

On Wednesday 24th February 21 boys making up 7 teams from Sir Thomas Rich’s competed in Round 2 of the British Schools Karting Championship at JDR Karting in Gloucester.

STRS A-Team won the night with Toby Hoggand Zak Taylor particularly impressive both winning two races each. Louis Appleyardof STRS A supported his team mates with two fourth place finishes with fastest laps in his races and an excellent drive from 11th to 4th place in his second race. This team will now compete at the South West Regional finals at Thruxton in April.

Second and third overall places in the completion went to very competitive teams from Hanley Castle School and All Saints Academy. This was disappointing for Tommies pupils who produced some very strong drives but were just beaten in the overall standings. Notable individual race performances were achieved by Remo Buccianti2nd place, Gregory George2nd place, Andy Isaac2nd place, Ryan Birch3rd place and Lewis Sugden3rd place.

STRS Win Round 2 of Karting Championship - Image
STRS Win Round 2 of Karting Championship - Image
STRS Win Round 2 of Karting Championship - Image