Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Trophée Ufolep Kart Aquitaine 2012 à Biganos

The second race of Trophée Ufolep Kart Aquitaine was held at Biganos on a mixed weather of sunny and heavy downpour.  Alvis and the rest of the jeune racers were even greeted with hailstones halfway through the race.

                  Photo by Thomas Martin http://www.thomasmartien.com


Alvis was very happy to see his friends and supporters come to see him race. It wasn't an ideal weather for the spectators but we were still very appreciative of their presents.

                                      Photo with uncle Tock Tong

                             Photo with uncle Boxer, Tristan and Nigel


Alvis love to race in the rain though he find it difficult to push as hard as when it is dry. Especially when you can only use slick tires even on a wet track. However, it is still something that Alvis wanted to improve on.

                   Photo by Thomas Martin http://www.thomasmartien.com


Starting the pre-final from 4th on the exterior, he was partially 'forced' out to the gravel on the first corner. That cost him dropping 6 positions to 10th on the first lap.

                                           Photo by Boxer


During the race, Alvis was unlucky enough to have a nasty hit from behind. Even a full counter on the steering wheel wasn't enough to get the kart back on track and eventually spun and skidded out of the track and dropping another 5 places to 15th.

                                           Photo by Boxer


Starting from 15th on the final, Alvis put on a good fight to gain back 7 positions to finally finished 8th ending the race with a rather mixed feeling. Nevertheless, when it comes to racing, Alvis is all ready to face any situations.

                  Photo by Thomas Martin http://www.thomasmartien.com