Young karter gets sponsor (From Tewkesbury Admag)

Young karter gets sponsor

A LEADING education sector specialist is about to enter the high-speed world of karting, by supporting a local youngster who is targeting a career as a professional racing driver.

Education Direct is sponsoring Moreton-in-Marsh-based Will Waterman in this year's British Junior Championships.

Racing powerful 70mph, 100cc machines at circuits across the country, Waterman has already established himself as one of the frontrunners for this year's title.

"Our business is all about strengthening relationships between the education sector and organisations that supply materials to schools, colleges and universities," commented director, Jason Gould.

Perfectly

"Helping to further the career of a young British racing driver therefore fits perfectly with our business principles.

"We've been following Will's career during the past 12 months or so and he's made huge progress. There's every chance that he could become a real star of the future."

Waterman, whose father Neil is a manager at the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team, has taken three wins from his last five races, including a victory in the opening round of this year's British Championships.

The 14-year-old has also twice finished on the podium at the prestigious Midland Championships - an event previously won by the likes of Jenson Button and Nigel Mansell.

You can follow the progress of the Cotswolds youngster in this year's British Championships by visiting his website at www.willwaterman.org