THE FAMILY of a teenage racing ace are appealing for sponsors so their son can continue his dream.
Iggie Sterer-Smith, 14, started off racing in Worcester and has progressed to competing in major championships across the country.
His family are in the process of finding new sponsors to fund Iggie's racing dream.
Dad Craig Smith, of Chedworth Drive, Warndon, said: "I would hate to not follow his talent up just cause of lack of finances
"At this point we seriously need some sponsorship. He lacks track and seat time, but with sponsorship he could elevate his skills fast.
"Most of the lads he’s competing with are out weekly practising and racing as they come from wealthy backgrounds.
"Sadly, Iggie has to rely on me working 60 hours a week to even race monthly.
"Sponsorship is 100 per cent tax refundable, which is good news for any potential sponsor."
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Iggie is close to graduating from his novice racing plate, with just one more race to go before he can qualify for a place on the grid and not just start at the rear of the field.
Craig said: "He raced at the UK”s super Prix this weekend, finishing tenth fastest due to not getting a clear run on the track in qualifying.
"With a five-second time penalty due to contact in the morning race, he stated the main race in twtwelfthelth position on the track.
"He got up to ninth on lap 6, but sadly due to the temperature, his engine started to labour and overheated.
"He was still able to nurse it home to finish twelfth, achieving top novice for the second time in a row."
Iggie grew up idolising Michael Schumacher, and local F1 legend Nigel Mansell, who is from Upton-on-Severn.
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He took his ARKS test and gained his licence to compete in Junior Rotax races, which are full-size karts that use a 125cc water-cooled Rotax engine, according to the British Kart Championships website.
His next race is coming up in August, at The Three Sisters Circuit in Wigan.
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