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Alex lifting the trophy

Northamptonshire karter takes world title at aged seven

Following in the footsteps of Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton, Alexander Shiers-Clarke, from Naseby, has always liked to go fast.

Starting this year at the age of 6, Alexander has learned to kart at Whilton Mill and already won the F.A.T Regional championship, qualifying to the World Finals at age 7.

The event was televised live via YouTube from the Californian desert at Willow Springs Raceway, Alexander joining over 100 karting stars to compete. Alexander will next be moving up through the categories as a fully fledged race driver and sim racer, alongside playing football, tag, and saying 6-7 at every opportunity....

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