02/04/2026
🏁 Race Report – NKC Round 1, Dunkeswell
A last-minute entry into Round 1 of the NKC Championship at Dunkeswell proved to be a positive and encouraging start to Jayden’s senior campaign.
Despite limited preparation, Jayden showed strong pace from the outset, consistently running at the front during practice sessions and quickly adapting to the circuit.
Qualifying proved to be challenging, with an unlucky run leaving Jayden further down the order than his pace deserved. This meant he had work to do across the heats, where he made solid progress through the field, steadily moving forward with confident and controlled drives.
By the pre-final, Jayden had worked his way up to 5th place, demonstrating strong racecraft and front-running pace.
The final brought mixed conditions, with rain beginning just before the start. A hectic scramble on the grid saw teams rushing to switch to wet tyres before the deadline, adding further pressure heading into the race.
A difficult start saw Jayden drop back to 16th place, but he responded with an impressive recovery drive. Showing strong pace in the wet conditions, he fought his way back through the field to finish 10th, matching the pace of the front runners.
Overall, it was a weekend that showed strong potential. With a cleaner qualifying session, a top-five result would have been well within reach.
Thank you to the team Coles Racing for getting the kart prepped and loaded at short notice.
Thank you to my sponsors for all the support:
🟢 Harwood Building Control Limited
🔴 The Lamp Post Electrical Supplies Limited
🔵 KALEX Electrical Services
