Round 5: Racing is not only about winning physically but mentally too

Be the first to cross the finishing line, win the race and get on top of the podium definitely is something that every racer would love to achieve. There is one thing that most will miss out when one cannot get onto the podium. That is winning the race mentally. This is the first race in the championship that Alvis did not get onto the podium. From pole position, finishing first for qualification and pre-final to 4th on the final.



Winning by not getting on to the podium? Yes, the ability to see and feel, where and why, you and your racing machine could not cross the finishing line fast enough to get onto the podium, that is winning mentally. Imaging Alvis telling you that he can see that he is losing on the straight but winning on turns and corners. He feels that the tires are gripping well round the corners but his engine not producing enough power on the straight. With that, he knew that the only chance was to take it on the corners. Still, he was unable to hold on to his leading position and fell to 4th on the final.
He was happy to finish the race but was a little sad initially for not able to get on the podium.



After some quiet moments, he realized that winning mentally is as important. Kicking your kart, throwing your helmet and gloves, blaming your kart and other will not help you to win anything and Alvis knew that since his debut in kart racing.

Round 4: A Little Present for Mother's Day

Alvis made a promise to his Mummy that he was going to give her a present after the weekend (30th May).

Teyjat, a quiet town in Nontron that was awakened by the sound of the speeding adrenaline. It was a wet Sunday morning where the 4th Race of Trophy Kart Sud-Ouest was held.



It wasn't a smooth day for Alvis. First, he had to struggle with the slippery track and second, his mechanic Daddy (me) had a difficult time setting up his kart for a wet track. Thanks to both Chay and Simon's 'mechanics' for the advice given. Alvis secured 5th position during chrono laps. He started well and was 4th position before the first turn. Just on the second lap, he was 'touched" on the rear and skidded out. He was unable to bring his kart back to the track and that prematurely ended his qualification race.



Alvis started the prefinal from the last position on the grid and fought his way through to finish eighth. During the final, there were some 'touching' between the fore runners and Alvis luckily finished 3rd with a close fight with the fore runners.



Alvis loved the track so much that he wanted to go back again for more even he did not win the race. His passion for racing includes conquering every new track even on a non racing day.



A little promise to his Mummy for a Mother's day present nearly gone empty-handed. With his determination and luck, Alvis kept his promise and presented a small trophy to his Mummy as a present.