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clivebroadbent
11 hours ago1 min read
It’s always interesting to see what pops up when you pop your name into a Google search. I tried that with Kate’s name this morning, and...
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clivebroadbent
1 day ago2 min read
Ouch!
Motorsport is expensive. It’s expensive if you want to do it, and it’s expensive if you want to watch it. Kate does Senior Rotax karting,...
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clivebroadbent
Nov 281 min read
I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
Okay, Kate Broadbent’s not a celebrity yet. But, she probably wanted to get out of the limelight at last night’s launch of Buckmore...
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clivebroadbent
Nov 252 min read
Lightning
In the recent BIKC (British Indoor Karting Championship) finals, the most media coverage went not to the marshal who fell over the...
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clivebroadbent
Nov 201 min read
Training to the Max
Inspired by stories of Max Verstappen training as a young lad in the pouring rain with fingers frozen, Kate was out practising yesterday...
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clivebroadbent
Nov 181 min read
Like father like... daughter
Tara Herm had probably been inspired by her Dad Michael when she drove to P4 in last weekend's InKart race at Daytona Sandown. Michael...
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clivebroadbent
Nov 92 min read
Tour de France and Tour de Force
Described as a symbol of excellence, prestige and victory, the yellow jersey is worn by the leading racer in the Tour de France. Today,...
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clivebroadbent
Nov 21 min read
Hellfire Club 100
There's a secret Rotax racing club. Okay it's not called Hellfire, but it is part of Club 100, and it's secret because you won't find it...
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clivebroadbent
Oct 311 min read
Muuuwahahahahaha
If you're looking for a fun and friendly kart track, go to Teamsport at Mitcham. The staff are super enthusiastic, and the lovely...
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clivebroadbent
Oct 302 min read
Dream job
If you've never been to Buckmore Park, go. Everything about it is top notch. It's like a small F1 circuit. A stylish club house with...
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clivebroadbent
Oct 281 min read
The big day
Most young people are excited about turning 13 (becoming a teenager) or 17 (able to drive a car) or 18 (allowed to vote, or probably more...
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clivebroadbent
Oct 272 min read
One Thing
If you have an OTK chassis, you'll know that there are a million and one things you can tweak and change to alter the way the kart...
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clivebroadbent
Oct 132 min read
The hare and the tortoise
My Dad was mad about board games. He subscribed to a magazine called 'Games and Puzzles', and made a point of buying the latest games for...
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clivebroadbent
Oct 61 min read
Fearless
When Kate started her second 2-hour stint in Buckmore's 12-hour endurance yesterday, the man on the balcony standing next to me asked...
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clivebroadbent
Oct 51 min read
Opportunity Knocks
You probably don't remember Hughie Green's 1960s/70s TV show 'Opportunity Knocks'. It was a bit like a black and white version of...
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clivebroadbent
Oct 11 min read
Baby Belle
Kate's just got back from a week's holiday in Paris. She was disappointed not to get track time, but really excited to discover Babybels....
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clivebroadbent
Sep 242 min read
iPhone 25
Not everyone wants the next iPhone. Yes, some people sleep on the pavement to be first in the queue when the next model is released. But...
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clivebroadbent
Sep 211 min read
All change
We need a bigger van. Actually, we need a bigger garage. Nope, we need a bigger van, a bigger garage, a bigger house, more land and more...
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clivebroadbent
Sep 212 min read
Natural ability
Name, Kate Broadbent. Track, PFI. Date, 20/09/24. OMS Racing. Formula Woman. That's how the Driver Feedback Sheet started. Kate was up at...
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clivebroadbent
Sep 182 min read
Big Biceps
Being good at driving karts is not just down to track time and technique. You have to be fit too. There are serious g-forces, arm-killing...
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