SOUTH AFRICAN KARTERS – WHY ARE THEY SO GOOD?

Ken Walker

Ken Walker is a UK-based international kart commentator and journalist. A lawyer by profession, after many years as a freelance sports reporter for BBC Radio he turned his attention to kart commentaries. His first race call was for British Superkarts (250cc Shifters) at Silverstone in 1995 and his first international assignment was at Le Mans, France for European Superkarts in 2002.

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Viana – South Africa

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