A young go-kart racer from Blackburn is set to take on the world after winning the Micro Max British Kart Championship.
10-year-old Laughlin Johnstone secured the first win of his career. This victory ensured that he reached the most spectacular stage of all competitors and represented Team GB at the World Championships in Portugal. Later this year.
Our Lady of Lourdes, a disciple of Our Lady of Lourdes, has been racing for her three years, won the British final in style last month and is planning a trip to Portimao in November. , hopes to lead England to glory. .
After a shaky start, she swept away race wins, including her huge 11-second victory in the pre-finals before closing the deal again in the finals.
His mother, Kirsty McLaughlin, told The Courier: He grew up for it.
"He had a really great weekend. He had a little blip in the first race. , qualified 4th and won the rest of the race.
"The final was a very good race. Three riders were leading, but he was ahead." , with about three laps to go, he made a small mistake and caught up, but he set the fastest laps on the penultimate and final laps to take the win.
"Portugal is a great player. And you're going to be playing against the best guys.It's different because you're going to be racing as a team."
Laughlin added: It will be a great experience and something new.
"It's great to go there. The track is also right next to the F1 track in Portugal and it's great to see that.
"I'm really looking forward to it. It is months away and there is still plenty of time to improve.”
If you are interested in helping sponsor Laughlin, please contact Kirsty on 07753 134434 or email laughlinjohnstoneracing98@hotmail.com. Please contact me by email.
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