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<\/p>\nA 12-year-old racing driver who helps shear sheep on his family’s farm will attempt to become a world champion next month.<\/p>\n
Tom, from Louth, in Lincolnshire, has the nickname “The Farmer” and is preparing to represent Team UK at the Grand Finals in Bahrain after qualifying for the global competition in September.<\/p>\n
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The boy, whose mum said he was fuelled by steak, chips and milk, has already won 70 trophies since being introduced to karting at the age of eight.<\/p>\n
“I normally help with the sheep and driving the tractors around the farm. It builds up my muscles, which helps me in my sport,” he said.<\/p>\n
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Tom helps out on the family farm but has hopes of licking the opposition in the race for the podium in Bahrain [Submitted]<\/p>\n
Tom’s parents, Sally and James, will travel with their son to the Middle East on “an immense journey” to become world champion.<\/p>\n
“To get to Bahrain, it’s a dream. We’re so proud of him. He loves his animals, tractors, anything with an engine,” Sally said.<\/p>\n
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“When we’re going out to race, he loves his steak and chips and a pint of milk.<\/p>\n
“We’re often asked if we have a cow tethered up outside, the amount of milk he drinks. It keeps his bones strong and has kept him racing.”<\/p>\n
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Parents James and Sally say Tom loves “anything with an engine” [BBC]<\/p>\n
Tom was signed by Strawberry Racing in 2023 after being spotted by the team while racing at PF International Circuit at Brandon near Grantham.<\/p>\n
James said: “He started at an old Lancaster base at Woodthorpe. He just rocketed from there. Every waking hour he’s thinking about karting and racing.”<\/p>\n
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Tom is inspired by current Formula One driver Lando Norris and said he wants to follow in his footsteps.<\/p>\n
“Most of the Formula One grid started in karting and won world finals. I just need to do the same.”<\/p>\n
The Grand Finals in Bahrain are from 29 November to 6 December.<\/p>\n
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Tom is hoping to swap prize-winning sheep for the ultimate prize as he goes in search of glory at the Grand Finals [submitted]<\/p>\n
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