01/07/2026
Fulbeck gearbox festival CHAMPIONS 🏆!!
The weekend finally came where 125 classic was able to represent themselves on livestream along with KZ and 250’s for the Fulbeck Gearbox festival!
On the Friday I was out in both karts! A huge thank you to JAM transport for getting the KZ there for us safe and sound. With being out in the KZ it really supported my driving in the classic and allowed me to push my driving further.
On the Saturday I did all day on the classic. Going out in the morning I found my feet very early on and was already into the 41’s. Throughout the day we made small changes to the set up to suit the blistering heat.
Sunday:
Heat 1:
P9 - P3
P1 in class🏆
After getting an average start, I had a lot of work to do in the 8 minutes available. After picking through the field I found myself in a good battle for 2nd position in class whilst also continuously putting in the fastest laps of the race!
After successfully hunting down 2nd place and inheriting the position by a brave overtake on the brakes at the top hairpin, I was now set on getting into 1st.
However 2 laps later, first position retired allowing me to inherit the position anyway.
LAP RECORD: 41.21
Heat 2:
P1 - P1 🏆
P1 in class
After leading the pack off of the start, I managed to successfully pull away but had second place on my tail.
After most of the heat included me defensively driving to put off the driver in second.
After managing to pull a significant lead, I had pulled away from the driver in second which now meant I could focus on only getting quicker.
Although I did not manage to go any quicker than the 1st heat, I was still fastest in my class.
Heat 3:
P14 - P3
P2 in class
After a red flag on the original start (all drivers are ok).
On the second start I hung back ever so slightly so I could get a better perspective on what was playing out In front of me.
After gaining four positions on the first lap I then continued to average around a position a lap until there was 3 minutes left from the end.
At this point I found myself fighting for the podium positions in my class which meant I now needed to really fight for a higher position in track.
After making my move into the top hairpin I got into 2nd position and now was in a battle with the other class in order to catch up to first place in my class. I did not manage any further up the order than second.
THE FINAL:
Due to my good results in the heats I started on pole for the final.
P1 - P1🏆
After getting a very poor start due to engine bogging down I found myself in 3rd overall by the first corner. This meant that I really had my work cut out.
After fighting for several laps I managed to get into 2nd position. However I lost it a few corners later due to locking up going into the chicane due to a problem which I will reveal later…
After fighting long and hard with a driver from my class and a driver from Formula C I finally managed to get into 2nd place overall and 1st place in class due to them having a collision!
After getting into 1st position the race was then bought to a close early due to the collision however I still held my WIN!!!
Even better, I did most of the final without any rear brakes!! The union to the rear calliper had come slightly loose and was leaking brake fluid EVERYWHERE. Very, very lucky that the race wasn’t much longer! 😳
An absolutely amazing weekend which also resulted in my being given best newcomer also known as driver of the weekend!!
A massive thank you to Sue and Andy fairless for number 1, inviting the 125 classic class along to the gearbox festival to open us up to a wider audience and number
2, creating an absolutely amazing engine for me which has been worked to perfection. ✨
A huge thank you to Matt Fells, without you none of this would be possible and this win is something we have both waited for, for a very very long time.
All of the hard worth was finally worth it.
An extended thank you to all of my continued sponsors:
Creation 7T8 automotive
Arc Business Interiors
John Anthony Chiropractic Clinic
