14/06/2026
A weekend spent with a difference.
A phone call at the end of the week asking if I could help out at the Ulster Karting Championship, by offering an extra pair of hands as a mechanic to help Ollie Clarke Racing through practice day on Friday and the Championship on Saturday.
To say I was a little anxious is an understatement, I’ve attended a previous meet and seen how important time is off the essence. Nonetheless, I agreed as love to learn new skills – albeit happy to pay someone to maintain my own vehicles.
Friday afternoon was a great introduction to behind the scenes. The weather was average, warm temperatures with the odd spit of rain, however, everything ran smoothly, Ollie was in great form and the kart was running like a well oiled machine.
The evening finished off on a high and everyone was in great form.
Fast forward to the following morning – a slightly sleepless night and I was making my way back up to Nutts Corner Karting for the real McCoy.
The weather was ideal, but not perfect. Oliie was the usual – cool, calm and collective.
Ahead of him lay 3 Heats and a Final race – nail-biting tension for fans and supporters, but Ollie remained calm at all times.
Results
Heat 1 – Finished 1st
Heat 2 – Finished 1st
Heat 3 – Finished 1st
Final – Finished 1st
Won the Tillotson T4 Senior
Won the Driver Of the Day
A fantastic weekend and outcome for Ollie.
EPH Services NI Ltd are proud to help sponsor Ollie Clarke for this race season and will happily lend a hand whenever he needs it (I possibly brought him some good luck)