STILL in his first full year racing Formula Cadet Karts, 11-year old James Calado, from Cropthorne, has been asked to represent England in this years Nation's Championships which takes place in Northern Ireland.

James will join a team of six of this country's top Cadet drivers who have all been selected based on achievement in both club championships and current standings in this year's British Champion-ships.

After four rounds of six, James has entered into the top ten from the 56 competitors in the British Championships.

The Bredon Hill pupil continues to succeed on the many circuits of Great Britain, and has surpassed all expectations from his family, friends and valuable support from local companies.

This weekend, he is in action in the penultimate round of the British Championships and can be seen racing locally at this year's Midlands Championships at Rissington next month.