Young karting star, Inem Coker, raced to a superb debut victory in the Formula Kart Stars (FKS) National Series last weekend.

The 14-year-old picked up a first career win in the A Final of Round Two at Kimbolton.

In a dramatic turnaround, the St. Benedict’s Catholic College pupil recovered after finishing Round One in last place, following mechanical issues, to triumph over 15 other drivers.

The result, which leaves Inem 11th in the FKS Minimax championship standings, was an unexpected surprise for everyone involved in the teenager’s team.

“Nobody was expecting him to win the race but he won the final,” said his dad Ope.

“He was still pinching himself afterwards because it had not sunk in. He had not even won a club race.”

Inem, who cites Lewis Hamilton as his hero, has followed a similar career path to the 2008 Formula One champion, competing at Buckmore Park and Hoddesdon where Hamilton made a name for himself in karting.

“I started going to tracks where Lewis Hamilton raced at because I knew that if he could develop well at those tracks, then I should be able to as well,” said Inem.

Ope hopes his son can turn that dream into a reality, providing he can secure the sponsorship.

He said: “It requires a lot of money and now I can understand all the problems that Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton’s families had.”

For more information about Inem, contact him at info@cokerracing.com, or visit www.cokerracing.com.