Glenroy Sinclair, Assignment Coordinator
Go-karter, six-year-old Travis Worton. - Contributed
Flanked by his two best friends, Senna Summerbell and Justin Sirgany, for most of Wednesday night six-year-old Travis Worton was a picture of sadness, while in attendance at the Jamaica Karting Association (JKA) drivers meeting, held at Stewart Motors, Kingston.
Even when he went up to collect his third-place trophy, he barely smiled. Worton was spending the final moments with his fellow go-karters. He and his family migrated to Australia last Friday.
Worton will surely miss his two close friends. The three got involved in kart racing about the same time, influenced by their fathers, who are also race car drivers. Because of this, the trio bonded well and would always be seen in each other's company.
According to Peter Rae, evidence of Travis sadness became more obvious when his dad (Willie Worton) gave a farewell speech to the karters at the meeting.
"The expression on his face, during his father's speech, tells the story of how much he is going to miss the sport," said Peter Rae.
Over the years, members of the go-kart fraternity have formed a tight group. The 'drink-up' and cake-cutting on Wednesday night indicated how much the Wortons meant to them.
Today's race meet
Baby Kart 50cc Class
In the meantime, the JKA's Championship continues today with an exciting-looking 12-race programme. Qualifying begins at 8:30 a.m., while the first race is expected to get under way at noon.
Colin Daley, Phillip Myers and Mario Mair gave a good display of themselves at the Rotax Grand National meet, which concluded recently in Wisconsin, United States.
Competing in the Rotax Minimax Class, Daley finished in 15th place. He is expected to dominate the Minimax class. Top contender for the Abe Ziadie Memorial Tropy, Myers, finished in 10th place and he, too, should dominate in the Rotax Junior Class.
"I am going out there to do my best, because I want to keep winning," said Myers.
Below are the leaders in the various classes:
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