Joshua's Go-Karting Party

Last Wednesday Joshua celebrated his 11th birthday with a few of his friends (Ethan and Tom) by having a karting party at the new'ish indoor karting track which has opened over Bas Vegas. We decided to book the indoor course as opposed to Lakeside as you can never tell what the weather is like in October so we felt the indoor venue would be a safer bet.

The facility is pretty amazing with a good length and very challenging track which covers two floors of the building. During the session the boys got to have 6 lots of 10 minute races out on the track, and then finished off the party with a pizza lunch. They all had an absolute blast and came away pumped up and sweaty after 3 hours at the track venue. 

Brandon started the first few sessions a bit apprehensive as he got to grips with the track, but by the 4th, 5th and 6th session he was absolutely flying and with the power to weight ratio advantage, none of the others could touch him. But fastest lap of the day out of the 4 boys came from Ethan who just pipped Brandon for the quickest time.

Tom and Ethan then came back to our for a sleep over and more pizza. The kids also all dived in the jacuzzi for an hour or so which was chaos and resulted in the whole decking getting a good soaking.

All the boys forgot the balaclava's so I got them the cheap under helmet nappies!!!!

Joshua, Tom, Brandon and Ethan ready to start karting.

And without their nappies n their heads.

Sitting in the cafe area overlooking the upper deck of the track.

The karts all lined up and ready to go.

Brandon getting used to the track.

Joshua in action.

Turning in to the apex nicely.

Another shot of B, he got quicker as the sessions went on.

Rare occasion of Josh and B on the same bit of track.

This is the up ramp from the lower to upper deck.

Coming around the straight on the lower deck.

The boys all pumped up and full of it as they finish their first session on the track.

Helmets on and ready to hit the track again.

More track action.

Brandon slowing up yo pull in to the pits.

In to the pits comes Josh after another race.

Ethan, Tom and Josh chilling in the cafe waiting for their next session.

Love this shot of B in his race attire.

Speeding around the corner at the end of the lower straight.

Side by side racing action in the final round.

In the 6th and final race Brandon was unstoppable, Tom pushed him hard but could only manage second, Ethan 3rd and Josh a very close 4th.

Ethan, Tom and Josh chilling in the jacuzzi after their morning of karting.

Then their relaxing jacuzzi time is made chaos with Holly and Brandon joining them.