TEENAGER David Jones is heading for the top - fast.

And he's following in the slipstream of Formula One ace Johnny Herbert.

For David is speeding into kart racing's British Super One Series.

It follows his triumph in the Manchester and Buxton Kart Club, where he was crowned Junior TKM champion.

The 16-year-old claimed the title with one round to spare at Ashton's Three Sisters international track.

He had previously finished seventh in 1997 and fourth in 1998, out of nearly 40 competitors drawn from the length and bredth of Britain. Now he is stepping up to the senior level, which is staged on tracks throughout the country and is screened by Sky Sport.

David, of Union Bank Lane, Bold, is a former pupil of Rainhill High, and is an apprentice plumber.

And to finance his sport he also works evenings and weekends ain a bar/restaurant.

But it's an expensive sport and he's looking for more backing. He particularly needs the use of a van on selected weekendds next year.

And anyone who can help in any way can contact him on 0777 585 0742.

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