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Harvey denied victory after dramatic collision at PF International
Louis Harvey's promising weekend at Round 4 of The Kart Championship ended in heartbreak following a dramatic collision.
The event took place at PF International on Sunday, where Harvey, despite not being a regular in this championship, showcased his skills in preparation for the upcoming round three of The Ultimate Karting Championship.
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After a strong performance throughout the weekend, he started on pole for the final, having topped the timesheets in heats and super heats.
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Harvey's journey began on Friday, where he set the pace while continuing to develop the TB Kart chassis.
A switch to a new engine tuner yielded immediate results, with noticeable improvements in performance.
However, qualifying proved challenging, as Harvey managed only one clean flying lap.
Initially, he topped the times but was ultimately pushed down to third, with a mere 0.05 seconds separating the top three competitors.
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In Heat 1, starting from third, Harvey remained competitive as the top four drivers exchanged positions.
He crossed the line in third place.
Heat 2 saw him elevate his game, delivering a flawless performance to clinch victory.
Sunday featured two super heats followed by the final.
Harvey's consistent scoring earned him pole position for both super heats.
In the first super heat, he demonstrated his race-craft, making a bold move at Hairpin 1 to seize the lead and take the win.
However, Super Heat 2 brought more challenges.
Harvey set the fastest lap but encountered trouble at the second hairpin, where contact with another driver sent him into a spin, resulting in a fifth-place finish.
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Despite this setback, his overall points secured him pole for the final.
The final was a thrilling contest with multiple lead changes among the front runners.
Harvey executed a perfect overtake at Hairpin 2, taking the lead into the fast chicane.
Unfortunately, as he accelerated away, a competitor veered across from outside the racing line, causing contact that sent Harvey crashing into the wall at high speed.
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Though bruised, Harvey managed to push his damaged kart clear after the race concluded.
The driver responsible for the collision received a penalty, but the victory was out of reach for Harvey.
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The result allowed the championship leader to gain more points, but it was clear that Harvey had delivered the standout performance of the weekend.
Looking ahead, Harvey will compete this weekend at Dunkeswell Raceway in Honiton, Devon, for Round 3 of The Ultimate Karting Championship, where he aims to improve on his current top ten standing.
