XKART SuperOne Fulbeck Race Report
The team headed to Fulbeck for Rounds 7 and 8 of the SuperOne Series, ready to tackle one of the UK’s most challenging kart circuits. With mixed weather, packed grids, and plenty of drama, the weekend became a showcase of progress, resilience, and standout performances.
Saturday – Early Pace and First Silverware
Saturday qualifying started strong. Riley Bishop put in a great lap to line up P2 on the grid, while Leon Barlow followed close behind in P5. Lewis Holt slotted into P9, setting himself up for a solid start. Further down, Cassidy Southall, Isaac Jameson, Elijah Hartley, Lucas Steele, and Maxim Kharuk prepared to work forward through the field.
Heat 1 proved how quickly things can change. Riley lost ground in the first laps, dropping to P8, and Leon slipped back to P9. Lewis fell to P19 after close racing, but Isaac made one of the drives of the session, climbing eight positions to finish P15. Cassidy stayed consistent in P19, Elijah held P24, and Maxim dropped to P33 after a penalty.
Heat 2 was a chance to reset. Leon Barlow delivered a confident drive to P4, and Lewis recovered well with a move up to P6. Riley was caught in contact and lost 17 places in the chaos, while Isaac and Elijah made steady gains. Lucas settled in midfield, and Maxim climbed three spots to P29.
In the Saturday final, the team came alive. Leon Barlow charged onto the podium with a smart drive to P3, earning valuable championship points. Lewis Holt backed him up with an impressive P6, confirming his pace all day. Isaac Jameson moved forward to P16, Cassidy finished P18, and Elijah crossed the line in P25. Lucas Steele held P26, and Maxim ended P30 after more overtakes. Despite showing the fastest laps earlier, Riley’s luck ran out, and he was forced to retire with a DNF.
Sunday – Wet Qualifying and Redemption
Sunday’s weather brought a fresh challenge. Rain overnight meant the track was slippery and unpredictable. Riley Bishop thrived in the wet, taking pole by just 0.053 seconds with a precise lap. Leon was right there in P4, and Lucas Steele showed how far he’d come with a big step up to P11. Isaac lined up P16, while Elijah, Maxim, Cassidy, and Lewis were all set to charge forward.
Heat 1 delivered some of the weekend’s best performances. Lewis Holt put in a fantastic drive, gaining 20 positions to finish P11. Cassidy stormed through 12 places to P17, Elijah moved up six spots to P21, and Lucas gained another place to P10. Riley and Isaac were both unlucky, retiring early despite showing excellent pace.
Heat 2 belonged to Riley Bishop. He led confidently from the start, pulling away to win with a gap back to the chasing pack. Leon stayed consistent with another P4 finish. Cassidy continued his form, climbing to P13 after starting deep in the grid. Lucas held P16, Lewis gained 11 places to P20, and Elijah finished P24 after more progress. Maxim recorded P29, while Isaac suffered a bumper penalty that pushed him back.
The Final – Podiums and Comebacks
The Sunday final was a fitting end to a weekend of ups and downs. Leon Barlow took his second P3 podium of the weekend, confirming his speed and consistency. Riley Bishop put in a determined comeback, making up nine places to finish P5 after the setbacks on Saturday. Lewis Holt continued his strong run in P7, showing pace and confidence. Lucas Steele came home P12, narrowly missing the top ten but proving he belongs at the front. Cassidy finished P13, Elijah climbed to P18, and Maxim recorded his best finish of the weekend in P23. Isaac moved up to P28 after a tough run of races.
