Ollie Bearman Sets New Go-Kart Track Record in Varberg
Ollie Bearman breaks the go-kart track record in Varberg, Sweden with a time of 28.97 seconds.
Key Points
- • Ollie Bearman aimed to break the karting track record in Varberg during his vacation.
- • He faced challenges and initially lagged behind the record after his first attempts.
- • Bearman used various strategies, including weight adjustments and engine cooling, to improve his time.
- • He ultimately set a new record of 28.97 seconds, surprising even himself with the achievement.
In an impressive display of skill, Formula 1 driver Ollie Bearman broke the go-kart track record in Varberg, Sweden, during his recent vacation. Initially confident, Bearman faced unexpected challenges as he quickly found himself lagging by three to four tenths of a second from the record on his first day. This prompted him to adapt his strategies to improve his performance on the short 29-second lap track.
Over several days, Bearman prepared rigorously, which included wearing lighter clothing and modifying the kart by removing excess parts to decrease its weight. His girlfriend assisted him, acting as his pit crew, while they even resorted to using a leaf blower to cool the engine between laps. These combined efforts paid off when he finally achieved a time of 28.97 seconds, setting a new track record. Bearman was surprised to learn that the previous record holder, Elton Zewenacht, is a 23-year-old aspiring professional racer who also dreams of competing at a higher level. Bearman’s performance has drawn attention and excitement in the local sports community, marking a memorable achievement during his visit.