8 year old Scarlet Dunn got back on the pace again at Teesside this weekend when she came from the back of the grid to finish in 4th place in the final of round 5 of the Owner Driver Sprint Bambino Comer Championship.

Although the day didn't get off to the best of starts with her equipment not performing, Scarlet showed her level headedness and didn’t let it get her down, absolutely trying her best of every lap in every heat.

The final was a different story though as Scarlet found good speed again and she spent much of the session in a close 2nd place and just got pipped at the end, getting pushed back to 4th when she had to overtake some slower karts, losing her valuable seconds in the Time Trial competition.

"We had some issues through the heats, but thanks to some help from another competitor we managed to get her back on the pace in the final and it was nice for her to finish the day on a high - going forwards again!" said Dad.

She next races in a month's time at Teesside.

Scarlet and Amaron Racing took more steps in their bid to solve the mechanical problems that have stymied performance in their last two events. She showed she had lost none of her pace around the venue by lapping the circuit for her first ever time in sub-minute lap times.

"She really enjoyed going fast again" said Mam Amanda who also made her debut at the Teesside venue 30 years ago "It was lovely to see a smile back on her face again".

Scalet next races around Teesside this weekend. She is currently lying a close 2nd in the Bambino Comer championship.

The race day will be streamed live on YouTube with commentary.

Scarlet Dunn from Newton Aycliffe put on a brave display this weekend at Wombwell, near Barnsley despite engine issues which plagued her in the final on race day.

In Saturday’s very wet free practice she ran most of the time either fastest or 2nd fastest amongst a very strong field of 17 karts. She learned lots about wet weather driving and her smooth style served her well throughout the day.

On Sunday race day, conditions were completely dry and Scarlet made a good start to run 3rd fastest in free practice. She had good heats, running in the top 3 times through the day although with the stiff competition she qualified in 6th place for the final.

Although Scarlet was looking for a top 6 finish, unfortunately engine issues that plagued her at Teesside returned as well as potentially other issues the team later found and she fell to 9th place. She was positive afterwards though and Mam Amanda was very proud of her attitude: “She is soldiering on and knows that once we solve the issues she will be right back up where she wants to be. It was all good experience for her and she took away from the event more overtaking, race craft and practice starts - she drove as good as she could with what she had on the day. Scarlet enjoys everything about the weekend and especially seeing her friends".

She is next racing in round 5 of the Teesside Sprint Championship in 2 week's time.

The Wombwell race was the Joe Dale #27 Memorial meeting, in memory of the young kart racer who passed away of a sudden asthma attack 2 years ago at just 16 years of age.

Teesside live stream Round 4 can be seen here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmfjjcp9YQc

Scarlet and Bambino's are feature at:

Heat 1 - 15:00

Heat 2 - 1:17:25 

Heat 3 - 3:26:00

Final - 4:29:00

Scarlet and her brother Harrison Dunnreceived more press attention again this week!

Live video stream with commentary from Teesside tomorrow!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ikch3HSv_Fc

Also live timing screens here:
https://live.alphatiming.co.uk/teesside

Scarlet has picked up her new ' Squish ' 20" bike, courtesy of NRG Cycles, Thornaby. The Squish bike is Scarlet's first geared bike and has great specification including with Shimano Rapidfire shifters,  alloy V brakes and ultra lightweight alloy frame with a total weight of just 8.36kg!

NRG did a great job of looking after Scarlet and making sure she fitted well. Thanks to Simon, Andy and team for the fantastic service!

NRG supply Road, Mountain, BMX, Urban, Hybrid, & Electric Bikes for adults & children. They have branches at Thornaby & Great Ayton.

Scarlet and her Mammy Amanda were special guests on Aycliffe Radio's weekly sports show this week. They met presenters Lee and Baz and were interviewed throughout the hour and a half show.

They talked about Scarlet's karting, dancing, drumming and all Amanda's racing career. They also discussed what it's like to be a girl racing against the boys.

The show will shortly be available as a pod cast on www.AycliffeRadio.co.uk  and will also be aired again on Sunday 19th May at 12pm.