Vodafone McLaren Mercedes test driver Gary Paffett was at Buckmore Park yesterday to support the Motor Sports Association's (MSA) Let's Go Karting campaign, which will enable children to experience the thrill of Karting for just £5.
The Let's Go Karting scheme, which will be spread across 16 clubs and tracks throughout Britain, will allow children between the ages of 8 and 16 to get behind the wheel of a Kart for a specially subsidised rate. Organised by the sport's governing body the MSA, the scheme will ensure all the children are provided with full safety training by qualified instructors along with special safety kit and equipment, before having the chance to take to the track and test their skills. The initiative is part of the MSA's Go Motorsport programme, which was launched last week by Lewis Hamilton, and is the first centrally co-ordinated marketing campaign for UK motorsport.
Gary Paffett, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes test driver said, "It was through Karting that I got into Formula One and it's the best way for any kids to get involved in motorsport. The thrill and excitement of Karting is definitely comparable to F1 as the speeds and downforce a Kart generates relative to its size make it really exciting. Karting gave me great opportunities as a kid and I still love doing it when I get a chance. I would definitely recommend children give the Lets' Go Karting scheme a go over the summer."
The action packed day saw experienced Karting children providing a series of demonstrations which were followed with local school children taking to Buckmore's famous track for the first time to highlight how Let's Go Karting will introduce thousands of news faces to the sport.
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