Whiz Kid: Four-Year Old Brit Signed To Pro Motorsports Contract

Filed Under: Etc., Europe, Motorsports, Hirings/Firings/Personnel Moves July 6th, 2007 11:03 AM

A four-year old boy has become the youngest professional driver in British motorsport history. The precocious Ben Kasperczack has been signed to four-year contract with Motorsport World, giving him a full ride in 50cc karting that includes: “unlimited testing time” and “full mentoring, with all equipment needed - including the kart and a mechanic.”

An official at Ben’s Rye House karting circuit added: “The way he can judge oversteer and understeer, use such an aggressive driving line and actually know when his tyres need changing, at his young age is remarkable.”

Because of his age, Kasperczack is only allowed to drive on an unoccupied track, but he’s expected to enter full competition at age eight.

Given that he’s already faster than most adults, we’re eager to see how he fares. Having said that, we imagine that in a few years, there will be high expectations for young Kasperczack to perform, and that has us worried for the child racer. Is too much pressure being put on him? Drop us a line in ‘Comments’ with your opinion.