Cullingworth karter Jack Hawksworth is preparing to make his debut in the German Winter Cup at Kerpen.
That is where Michael Schunmacher, who went on to become Formula One world motor racing champion, cut his competitive karting teeth.
Jack explained: "I've agreed to race with PDB in KZ2 in Europe next year so we are just going out there to test some engines."
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