Ralphie-Joe

Branscombe

Why you love karting?

I love to get behind the wheel and out on my go kart there is no better feeling The track is my favourite place to be as well as racing I love the chance to explore the paddock and make new friends and make new memories while travelling to all different tracks in different parts of the UK,

Have you made any sacrifices?

I’ve had to give up some after school clubs And lie ins on a weekends a few things but it is all worth it,

What are your best moments?

When I went indoor karting with my friends ands qualified for the british indoor karting championship and made locals regionals and nationals placing 9th in the national finals of the BIKC and being the youngest to compete Being given my first engine and kart to be able to race getting behind the wheel of a race car with JSCC young ones at 9 years old,

What are your worst moments?

When competing at the BIKC national finals I was doing good went in for an overtake as I was 75% clear of kart and received a five second penalty When competing in the ultimate karting championship for my first national race at Larkhall I was very nervous,

Do you have an interesting backstory?

Achievements being one of the youngest drivers offered a supported driver role with JSCC young ones Placing 9th in the British indoor karting championship national finals Rye house race track championship getting 2nd and 3rd place podiums throughout the year,

Do you have any hidden talents?

Not only do I have the ability to dive on track but the ability to drive my parents nuts.