Bicester boy Ryan Saund wins karting championship

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Ryan Saund, a Year 6 pupil at Glory Farm Primary School in Bicester, has won the WMKA Class 2 karting championship after a standout season. He recorded five wins out of eight rounds, secured four fastest laps, and finished with an average of 42 points per race out of a possible 51.

Ryan clinched the title on Sunday, October 11, with two heat wins and pole position for the final race. He held off his closest rival throughout the race to take first place and secure the championship. Ryan said: 'It felt really good to win the championship, it's my first ever championship win and I learned a lot from the close racing and from the other drivers.'

He described the championship final as his favourite moment of the season, saying he was 'able to show everything I had learned in my best performance'. Ryan now moves on to a national championship next year, where he will compete against top drivers from across the UK. He dreams of progressing to become a GT3 driver racing in endurance championships.

How it is being reported

• Bicester boy wins karting championship after major success against rivalBicester pupil Ryan Saund wins WMKA Class 2 karting championship on October 11 after five victories, with Whilton Mill backing and a national title ahead.Oxford Mail · 22 Oct, 05:00
• Bicester boy wins karting championship after major success against rivalBicester pupil Ryan Saund wins WMKA Class 2 karting championship on October 11 after five victories, with Whilton Mill backing and a national title ahead.Oxfordshire Guardian · 22 Oct, 05:00

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