Club100 Test - Buckmore Park

I have finally completed my first test session in the club100 karts. The session was of mixed ability in matters of both weight class and experience. I am competing in the Super heavy weight category as I am a Strength and conditioning trainer which places me naturally at a heavy weight (108kg), this posed a few worries for me in this session as these drivers were on average 30kg lighter and with buckets of experience. However, the rain started to fall thick and fast on buckmore circuit after the first lap which proved a challenge for all as the slick tires on a freezing cold and wet track at sunset struggled to find any grip. Crash after Crash we all visited the barriers lap after lap. Many prepared with rib protectors and neck braces, but I was not, into the wall at full speed on the back straight hurt incredibly and with the pain I struggled with focus forcing me into the same mistakes. I pulled into the pits for a breather as the pain and frustration had become overwhelming. What was I doing wrong? Why could I not slow down in time? I spoke to a marshal and turned out it was an issue with the placement of the pedals, a quick fix and I was out on the track instantly on the pace. The confidence coming back every time I passed the start/finish line leading me to completing my fastest lap at 51.017s as a heavyweight in the rain I left both proud and impressed at my speed and resilience. on to the next!!!