Motorsport doesn’t hand out trophies for effort, but if it did, TB Kart UK would have needed a bigger van. This weekend wasn’t all champagne and podiums, it was nose penalties, heartbreak and comebacks. But hidden in the chaos was exactly what every race team looks for, real progress, real fight, and the kind of determination that builds champions.
Strong Drives and Determined Comebacks
Let’s start with Riley Bishop, who was calm, composed and clinical. A strong drive all weekend came to a head in the final where, despite a less-than-ideal starting position, Riley worked his way through the chaos to finish P6. It wasn’t just a result, it was a statement. This is a driver who’s reading the race like a seasoned pro and delivering when it matters.
Lewis Sumner was right in the mix from the off, qualifying P2 in his group and looking nailed on for a strong final. Consistently in the top five across sessions, he had the pace and presence to challenge for silverware. But karting has its quirks, and this time it was a nose penalty that knocked him out of the top ten. Frustrating, yes. But the pace? Undeniable.
Louis Harvey had a weekend of what-ifs and what-could-have-beens. Taken out on lap one of the final, the worst kind of DNF, especially following his previous results, pace and race-craft, putting it P2 on track. He was fighting in the top five all weekend, showing speed and aggression in all the right places.
Progress in Every Corner
For Elliot Foster, it was a weekend that’ll sting, but also one that showed how close he is to breaking through. A strong super heat drive saw him up to P7 before penalties dropped him back. He missed the final by just one point. The repechage didn’t go his way, ending in a DNF, but there’s promise in that pace.
Molly Pugh delivered her strongest performance to date. She’s edging ever closer to the front pack, getting more confident in the battles, and showing she’s ready to mix it up. Not just participating now, she’s racing.
And finally, Harry Hurst-Grover looked electric in practice. A tricky qualifying left him on the back foot, but he fought his way into the A Final. It didn’t pan out from there, but the grit was there, loud and clear.
No silverware this time, but no one left without scars, stories, and serious signs of progress.