Trompie to go for it in Spain

Karting sensation Tjaden Tromp has promised to set the International Kartodromo Lucas Guerrero alight when he makes his European bow in the Tillotson Series T4 Nations Cup in Spain from September 29 to October 2.

The track, situated in the city of Valencia, is 1 428m long and 9m wide and it’s here where the 12-year-old will announce himself to the world.

His practice session on September 23 at Formula K Raceway showed why he’s been so dominant this season in his class. He showed incredible determination and was razor sharp on the track, giving his father and son racing team confidence going into the competition.

He is part of 28 drivers who will compete for the T4 Junior title. His competition also includes South Africa’s Rudi Schussler and Brooke Loreti.

The Bapsfontein resident is enjoying a sensational season in the F200 Karting Challenge, winning 14 of the 22 races held thus far and has recorded 19 podium finishes. He leads the championship standings by 99 points with three rounds left.

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The Laerskool Witpoort learner is the only driver in his class to have won a heat in every round in the F200 series and boasts 13 consecutive podium finishes and seven successive wins.

“I’ve seen the track on YouTube before. I expect a big performance. So we’ll have to wait and see.” he said.

Speaking to the Benoni City Times, his father, Gerrit, said they go into the competition fully aware of the challenge that awaits them.

“We are confident because he’s a talented driver. We believe he will do well even though we’ve got lots to learn when we get there,” he said.

He said he was satisfied with their preparations and that they’ve done their homework on the type of competition they are going to face.

Tjaden started racing four years ago, starting in the F400 Series before moving to the F200. At the beginning of the year, he started competing in the Tillotson Series.

“He’s an active boy. His goal is to be a racing driver. That’s why he’s working hard now. Ever since he started, his grades at school have improved because of his ability to focus and be disciplined.”

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