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.
"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.
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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ikch3HSv_Fc
Also live timing screens here:
https://live.alphatiming.co.uk/teesside
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.
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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97ZS_LaG5uw
Update:
Scarlet is featured in the following times:
8:15 - Program start
15:40 - 29:00 - Heat 1
1:33:15 - 1:46:45 - Heat 2
2:47:15 - 2:49:47 - Interview with Scarlet
3:43:40 - 3:56:40 - Heat 3
4:44:33 - 4:58:00 - Final