NATSKA ROUND 4 Whilton mill Class 15 Junior Rotax 29th oct 2022

And with that, Harry crosses the chequered flag, finishing 11th overall out of 27 drivers—this was his final race on Novice plates so he will be grided for the first race, round 5 of next season.

Our day began early, arriving at 6:40 AM to be greeted by torrential rain that was nothing short of biblical. Spirits were low with the daunting conditions, but thankfully, by the time practice finished and Heat 1 rolled around, the rain had stopped, and much of the standing water had cleared.

Heat 1

With this being only his second time driving in wet conditions with this kart, Harry took a cautious approach. Despite this, he managed to climb eight positions and kept his kart on track, finishing a solid 10th place.

Heat 2

By lunchtime, the track had dried out, calling for a switch to a dry setup. What should have been a simple adjustment turned into a learning experience involving a last-minute trip to the shops, spending £30, and gaining valuable knowledge about tyre selection, bumper distance, and clearance regulations. Fortunately, we got Harry to the grid on time and fully legal.

Despite our frequent visits to Whilton Mill, this was our first dry race day at the track—every other visit had been marked by rain, wet conditions, or ice. Excited for the challenge, Harry started from 27th on the grid. He got off to a fantastic start but overshot Turn 1 slightly, forcing him to brake hard to stay on track. This cost him a few positions, but Harry showed remarkable pace, gaining 10 places and finishing 14th with the 3rd fastest lap of the heat.

Heat 3

Much like Heat 2, Harry showed impressive speed. Starting from 21st, he pulled off some fantastic overtakes, ultimately finishing 11th. His lap times confirmed that once he’s gridded at the front next season, he has the pace to compete with the leaders.

Unfortunately, there was no Heat 4 due to a nasty crash on the final bend during one of the earlier heats, which meant daylight ran out before racing could continue.

Final Results

• Heat 1: 18th ➔ 10th
• Heat 2: 27th ➔ 14th
• Heat 3: 21st ➔ 11th
  Overall Finish: 11th place

A fantastic day of racing! We’re now eagerly awaiting the calendar for next season’s races.

A huge thank you to Harry’s sponsors:

• Pure Balance Accounting Ltd
• Alroys Sheet Metals Ltd

Your support throughout this season has been invaluable. Here’s to even more success next year!

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NATSKA ROUND 3, Clay Pigeon, 15th Oct 2022

NATSKA Round 3. Harry takes the chequered flag in 11th Place. This weekend was NATSKA Round 3 at Clay pigeon racetrack, Dorchester.

The weather was a mixture all day of rain, cloud and sunshine which kept everyone guessing by the hour of which tyres to go onto, wets or slicks. This was Harry’s 3rd race as novice starting from the back of the grid and did not get off to a great start with a massive grid of 28 drivers.

Heat 1,

Unfortunately he did not complete the first lap as his engine oiled up and he came to a stop halfway round the track so he had to retire with a DNF for the first Heat.

Dads time to shine. With some serious head scratching, carb cleaning, battery checking & text messaging to teammsport Australia we the problem solved with an oiled-up spark plug. This was a problem I now could see had happened in heat 4 at Fulbeck 2 weeks ago. Fingers crossed problem solved.

Heat 2,

Harry got off to a great start and continued to finish 13th out of 28th and get fastest lap. The race had a Red flag making the race too dangerous to continue with everyone on slick tyres.

Heat 3,

Starting for the first time on wet tyres saw him climb up to a 10th Place finish from the back.

Heat 4,

In this heat the weather changed in the middle of the race.

From the back Harry managed to finish the race in 9th Place as the rain started again.

Heat 1 24th – DNF Heat 2 25th – 13th Heat 3 21st – 10th Heat 4 27th – 9th

We finished the day in 11th Place for NATSKA Round 3, which is a great result out of 28 Drivers. Harry Also claimed 3rd fastest lap for the day . Roll on to Whilton Mill in 2 week’s time and Harrys final race on Novice plates.

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NATSKA Round 2 , 1st of October 2022. Fulbeck kart track Grantham.

It was a great days racing yesterday at Fulbeck for NATSKA Round 2. We had some highs and lows but great pace and a great result in the end .

Harry took the chequered flag in 11th Place out of 28 in only his second race on novice plates, starting at the back of the grid in NATSKA Round 2 at Fulbeck Kart track. A great Sunny days racing with the morning being a damp slippery track on slicks making it interesting. Still lots still to learn for both of us, but pace wise he was flying. Harry had Fastest lap in heat 3 and 3rd fastest in Heat 4 which were good signs he was building in confidence. We are just starting to get his race craft and overtaking times which are key things we are working on. Racing against a’lot of older lads will mean he can learn from them as well.

Heat 1 starting 28th and finishing 14th

Heat 2 starting 21st andfinishing 7th. 3rd fastest lap

Heat 3 starting 25th and finishing 7th but got a 1 lap warning penalty for missing the chiquane due to late breaking . Great result in Heat 3, also getting fastest lap but ended up 20th due to the 1 lap so lesson learnt.

Heat 4 starting 23rd finishing 10th

5th Fastest lap time of the day

Finished 11th out of 28 class 15 drivers

Very happy with how the day went as there were a few red flags and restarts, glad the drivers involved were ok . Set up was great even with worn tyres so looking forward to Clay pigeon Dorchester in 2 weeks time.

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NATSKA Round 1 Camberley 17th of September 2022 Round 1 Class 15 Junior Rotax.

And Harry takes the chequered flag in 9th place in his first class 15 race in NATSKA Round 1 Junior Rotax.

Harry Takes the Chequered Flag in 9th Place in His First Class 15 Race – NATSKA Round 1, Junior Rotax

After telling him to take it easy and focus on getting used to the new engine… Harry had other ideas. He made the decision himself to race—sending my adrenaline levels through the roof as he competed in Class 15 Junior Rotax for the first time after moving up from Honda Class 12.

We had great pace all day, and he looked comfortable on track. There’s still plenty to learn in terms of setup and race craft, but he got off to a flying start.

Even Mum got the chance to do a session as a marshal! Since he’s running on novice plates, he’ll be starting from the back of the grid for his first four races to get used to the power of this new class.

NATSKA Round 1 – Class 15 Junior Rotax Results

• Heat 1: Started P16 – Finished P7 (Fastest lap!)
• Heat 2: Started P17 – Finished P11
• Heat 3: Started P17 – Finished P8
• Heat 4: Started P15 – Finished P3

Final Overall Position: 9th

A fantastic day’s racing on well-scrubbed tyres! Moving up to a new class is always a challenge, but Harry showed great pace and determination. Exciting times ahead—roll on Fulbeck in two weeks!

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Monaco Championship Rye House Winter Cup 2017

This is Harry in his first Karting championship. The Monaco Championship Rye House Winter Cup 2017.  The first race of the season is where they can determine where they start in the following races for qualifying. This was a real eye opener for us but Harry grew in confidence, going round the track on practice and qualifying, but during the race took a spin on the 4th lap and hit the tyre wall head on winding himself, and hurting his arm, so he had to retire. The other drivers were good so we needed to get him back into a kart straight away to get his confidence back.

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NATSKA Round 3 – Clay Pigeon

Class 15 Junior Rotax – 15th October 2022

Harry takes the chequered flag in 11th place!

This weekend saw NATSKA Round 3 at Clay Pigeon Raceway, Dorchester, where the ever-changing weather kept everyone on their toes. With a mix of rain, clouds, and sunshine, teams were constantly second-guessing tyre choices—wets or slicks?

This was Harry’s third race as a novice, meaning he started at the back of the grid in a packed field of 28 drivers. It wasn’t the smoothest start to the day, but he showed strong pace throughout the heats.

Heat 1 – DNF (Oiled-up spark plug)

After two rolling laps, Harry’s race was over before it had even begun. His kart came to a stuttering stop halfway around the track, forcing him to retire with a DNF due to an oiled-up spark plug.

Heat 2 – P13 (Fastest Lap!)

Harry got off to a strong start, working his way through the pack to finish 13th out of 28. He even set the fastest lap! However, the race was red-flagged midway through as the skies opened, making conditions too dangerous for drivers still running on slick tyres.

Heat 3 – P10 (First Time on Wets)

For the first time in Rotax, Harry took to the track on wet tyres and put in a solid performance, climbing from the back of the grid to 10th place. The race saw multiple Battenburg flags due to crashes, slowing the field down but allowing him to gain valuable experience in the wet.

Heat 4 – P9 (Crazy Weather Conditions!)

A real test of adaptability! The race started dry, with everyone on slicks, but partway through, the rain returned, sending the karts sliding all over the place. Despite starting from the back, Harry managed to bring it home in 9th place, with more Battenburg flags adding to the drama.

Final Result: 11th Overall

Another great performance at Clay Pigeon, proving Harry’s ability to handle tough conditions and changing track surfaces. Plenty of progress made—onwards and upwards to the next round!

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NATSKA Round 2 Fulbeck class 15 Junior Rotax 1st Oct 2022

Round 2 NATSKA 2022 – 2023 Championship Season

And Harry Takes the chequered flag in 11th Place out of 28 at NATSKA Round 2 FULBECK. A great Sunny days racing with lots still to learn for both of us, but pace wise he was flying . Fastest lap in heat 3 and 3rd fastest in Heat 4 were good signs he was building in confidence, just getting his race craft sorted out and his patience for the right time are key things we are working on, but racing against a’lot of older lads will mean he can learn from them as well.

Heat 1 starting 28th finishing 14th Heat 2 starting 21st finishing 7th 3rd fastest lap Heat 3 starting 25th finishing 7th but got a 1 lap warning penalty for missing the chiquane due to late breaking . Great result in Heat 3 alos getting fastest lap but ended up 20th due to the 1 lap so lesson learnt. Heat 4 starting 23rd finishing 10th 5th Fastest lap time of the day

Very happy with how the day went as there were a few red flags and restarts, glad the drivers involved were ok . Set up was great even with worn tyres so looking forward to Clay pigeon Dorchester in 2 weeks time.

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NATSKA 2022-2023 Championship Round 1 Camberley 23rd September2022 Class 15 Junior Rotax

This was Round 1 of the new season and with minimal testing done over the summer holidays with his new engine we got down to business.

A lovely sunny day saw harry starting at the back of the grid as a novice but despite being told to take it easy and just get used to the new engine, Harry had other ideas! Deciding to race on his own terms, he stormed through the field to finish an impressive 9th out of 25 in his first-ever Junior Rotax Class 15 race. This was part of the NATSKA 2022-2023 Championship season at the Camberley Kart Track.

Race Results:

• Heat 1: Started 16th – Finished 7th (with the fastest lap!)
• Heat 2: Started 17th – Finished 11th, showing solid improvement.
• Heat 3: Started 17th – Finished 8th, climbing steadily up the grid.
• Heat 4: Started 15th – Finished 3rd, an incredible push to the front.

Harry secured 9th place overall after a fantastic day of racing on well-scrubbed tyres. He showed impressive pace in his new Class 15 setup, promising exciting results for the season ahead.

Roll on Fulbeck in two weeks’ time — bring it on!

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NATSKA NATIONALS Championship 2021
9th – 11th July | Class 11/10

What an incredible weekend of karting we had at Fulbeck Kart Club for the NATSKA NATIONALS Championship 2021 9th – 11th July | Class 11/10

We spent it with some fantastic people who all seemed much calmer than I was—at least on the surface. Whether they were as stressed and nervous as I felt, who knows! There was plenty of great racing across the classes, and I’m incredibly proud of Harry, who managed to finish 5th overall for the weekend and 6th in the NATSKA Championship. This was especially impressive given that COVID restrictions meant he missed a few rounds.

Heat 1

Started 4th | Finished 3rd

Heat 2

Started 17th | Finished 6th

Heat 3

Started 14th | Engine failure forced retirement with 3 laps remaining

Heat 4

Started 8th | Finished 5th

Heat 5

Started 2nd | Finished 4th

Heat 6

Started 10th | Finished 6th

Finishing 5th overall across two days of intense racing was a fantastic achievement. Shattered on the Monday, but it was well worth the effort! We can’t wait for the new season to start in September at Camberley with his new number. harryhurstracing.com

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Natska 27th June 2021 Bayford Meadows Round 8 Class 11 Trackside Cam

NATSKA Round 8 – Bayford Meadows

Class 11 – 27th June 2021

Harry takes the chequered flag, finishing 8th overall at Bayford Meadows, Sittingbourne, for Round 8 on Sunday, 27th June.

The day was a mix of highs and lows, with Harry showing strong pace in the first two heats, finishing 3rd in Heat 1 and taking the win in Heat 2.

Heat 3 – DNF (Engine Failure)

Everything was going well until two laps from the end, when Harry was running in 2nd place and suffered engine failure. The kart suddenly cut out, forcing him to retire with a DNF.

Heat 4 – DNF (Precautionary Retirement)

Back at the awning, we managed to restart the kart, allowing him to return to the grid for Heat 4. Once again, he was running well in 3rd place, but on Lap 4, he suspected another issue and decided to pull into parc fermé to prevent any potential engine damage—resulting in another DNF.

Could he have carried on? Maybe. But Harry made the tough decision to retire from the heat, prioritizing the National Championships in two weeks’ time over chasing a podium today.

A Strong Performance Despite Setbacks

Despite the challenges, it was a great day’s racing, with Harry setting new personal best lap times on only his second visit to Bayford Meadows.

Acknowledgments & Looking Ahead

A huge well done to the rest of the Barnwell team on their victories! Big thanks to Tony, Rob, and Sam for getting Harry to the grid while I was on marshal duty.

Now, all eyes are on the three-day National Championships at Fulbeck on the 9th—bring it on!

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