Great results at Whilton Mill.
Ross Gunn competed at Whilton Mill Kart Club, on Sunday 27th February 2011. This was Gunn's first race against drivers that would be in the forthcoming Super One Series. This gave any excellent insight into the level of competition that Gunn would meet at the first Round of Super One on March 12/13th. As Heat 1 approached, the heavens opened, requiring a quick tyre change seconds before the race by the team and mechanics. Despite complaining of poor grip levels, Gunn managed to finish 2nd from 4th on the grid and obtain the fastest lap over number 2 seed Harry Webb by 0.07s. In Heat 2, a great drive by Gunn saw him finish 7th from 26th on the grid, making up many places on the first lap. In his final heat, he finished 4th from 20th on the grid, climbing through the pack and again showing great speed. In the Final, Gunn started in 2nd position and kept experienced Jack Mitchell very close for the whole race. In the end, Gunn to play second fiddle, with another fastest lap of 59.79s, this being 0.12 s faster than Mitchell.
"I made far too many mistakes at the start, that allowed him to have a gap. I managed to reel him in, but ran out of laps. This weekend, I think I have shown everyone what I am capable of speed and race craft and should be a real thorn in the backside for all the big drivers and teams. Bring on Super 1!"

                                       Whilton Mill Final

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Encouraging start to a year in Mini Max
Ross Gunn started his racing career in Rotax Mini Max when he tested his new Tony Kart Mini Max for the first time at the Hunts Kart Racing Club {see links page for more information} on January 8th 2011. Even in the damp conditions Gunn was only 1/10s off the lap record. Much is to be learned such a gearing, suspension set-up, carburation etc. but this was an excellent start for his first time in the kart. Power of these Mini Max karts is nearly a factor of three times that of a Comer Cadet, so the performance alone is a mark difference. Gunn said that he was pleased with the testing session and was looking forward to racing with Tooley Motorsport in the Super One series.