In motorsport, champions are made in milliseconds. Each race, each lap, is a test of skill, endurance, and resilience. For those who live and breathe racing, that intensity is everything. I’m still fairly new to the sport—October marked two years of competing in karts—but it already feels like home.

Growing up, football was my main focus, but motorsport was always in the background. My dad raced karts before I was born, and in 2015, we even owned a Rotax kart. At the time, I was too scared to drive it, and we sold it shortly after. But six years later, after finishing school, college, and everything in between, I decided to buy a kart—a Prokart this time. That was my ticket into the beautiful chaos of motorsport.

The past two years have been a rollercoaster. Since my first race in October 2022, I’ve faced seemingly endless challenges. A bent chassis, two trailer breakdowns, multiple crashes, illness, and countless tyre failures. But each setback has only strengthened my love for the sport and taught me a lot about the importance of resilience.

It can sometimes feel like you take one step forward to take two steps back in motorsport.

My most recent race was my favourite to date. Lap after lap, I was pushing hard, closing the gap to the leading pack until, in a photo finish, I was just 0.011 seconds behind. As the race went on, I felt wave after wave of emotion and pure love for the sport. It was one of those rare moments where everything clicks, and you realise you’re exactly where you’re meant to be.

Mental and Physical endurance will help you win

Karting requires the endurance to stay focused, lap after lap, especially when the physical and mental demands start to weigh on you. Everything I do (training-wise) off the race track is preparing me to perform on the track.

Each week, I run about 20 miles to build my cardiovascular fitness and cycle between 10 and 30 miles to strengthen my legs and increase stamina. At the gym, I focus on muscular endurance to handle the G-forces and stresses that come with racing. These workouts are crucial for developing the strength to stay steady behind the wheel, no matter how long the race.

But physical endurance is only half the equation. Daily meditation and breathing techniques have become key to my mental training, helping me clear my mind and focus.

One of the my favourite aspects of motorsport is that it forces you to be completely present, with no room for anything but the race itself. This state of mindfulness—being entirely in the moment—has a huge impact on my performance.

If you’re new to mindfulness, start by focusing on your breathing for just 5 minutes each day. Over time, this practice will help you stay fully present on the track, keeping you centred when the pressure’s on.

Training Takeaways for Racing Drivers

Building the right habits off the track is essential for peak performance on it. Here are my top three training tips for endurance racing:

1. Cardiovascular Endurance: Running 20 miles weekly helps build the cardio base I need for longer races.

2. Strength Training: Gym sessions focus on building muscular endurance to handle G-forces and stay in control of the kart.

3. Mindset Training: Daily meditation and breathing exercises reset my mind, improving my focus and resilience under pressure.

With each session, I’m building physical strength and the mental discipline to stay calm, adapt, and drive my best, no matter what happens in the race.

Consistency vs Winning

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is the importance of consistency over a fixation on winning. In racing, it’s tempting to focus only on reaching the podium, but I’ve found that being consistent—hitting the same lap times, maintaining control, and staying focused—brings better results. Over time, this consistency builds confidence, which directly impacts my performance.

I’ve faced my share of crashes, moments when frustration hit hard. But I learned that focusing on steady improvement makes the biggest difference. With time to myself and breathing techniques, I’ve found ways to manage my nerves and stay calm in the heat of competition. The mental shift from an obsession with winning to an emphasis on improvement has been my biggest breakthrough.

Define your own version of success

If I could share one piece of advice, it would be this: Go all-in on what you want to achieve, but define your own version of winning.

It’s easy to compare yourself to others, but that can quickly become a distraction. Focus on your goals, celebrate your small gains, and let the journey itself drive you forward—even when it gets challenging. Success in racing isn’t just about the finish line. If you’re improving with each lap, that’s a win. Define what success looks like for you, and let that vision be your motivation.

The past two years in motorsport have been intense, but I wouldn’t trade the ups and downs for anything. Each race, each lap, reminds me that I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be. As I continue to train and improve, I hope to inspire others to find the same joy and purpose in whatever they pursue.