ANOTHER fast and furious weekend of racing helped Alexander Burford-Fuller further enhance his reputation as one of the finds of the season.
The 13-year-old from Hutton is shining in his first season in MSA events, currently sitting second in the Rye House Championship and leading the Club 2000 Championship at Red Lodge.
The Club 2000 Championship is turning into a very close fight between four drivers, and any lost points are vital in the overall standings.
Therefore the retirement of Burford-Fuller in the second race after being hit by another driver when he was attempting an overtaking manoeuvre was a big blow.
The move would have put him second – the same as in the other two heats – but instead it cost him pole and meant he had to settle for second on the grid.
Burford-Fuller immediately dropped a place after a sluggish start, and with the gap widening to 1.5 seconds over the initial few laps Burford-Fuller would have to settle for third. However, he showed all his battling qualities to close the gap and then take advantage of a mistake to seal second spot.
At Rye House the next day, hopes were high that Burford-Fuller could repeat his win of the previous month.
The highlight of the day was his breathtaking drive in the second qualifying heat. When starting 13th on the grid he powered his way through the field with controlled aggression to finish second.
The third qualifying heat was initially looking equally impressive when starting on pole as he majestically moved away from the field with a series of very fast lap times.
However, disaster struck on the sixth lap when, for no reason, his rear bumper snapped, forcing him to retire from the race.
Having come ninth in the first heat, this meant he started ninth on the grid.
But yet again disaster struck when he shed a chain at the end of the second lap, and had to retire.
Despite all his misfortune Burford-Fuller can take a lot from both meetings with impressive lap times, and many overtaking manoeuvres.
For sure there is never a dull moment when Burford-Fuller is on track, which makes him one of the most exciting drivers to watch in his class.