Young karter Waterman set to educate his rivals (From Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard)

Young karter Waterman set to educate his rivals

A LEADING education sector specialist is about to enter the high-speed world of karting by supporting a local youngster who is targeting a career as a professional racing driver.

Education Direct is sponsoring Moreton-in-Marsh based Will Waterman in this year's British Junior Karting Championships.

Racing powerful 70mph, 100cc karts at circuits across the country, Waterman has already established himself as one of the front-runners for this year's title.

"Our business is all about strengthening relationships between the education sector and organisations that supply materials to schools, colleges and universities," commented director Jason Gould.

"Helping to further the career of a young British racing driver, therefore, fits perfectly with our business principles.

"We've been following Will's career during the past 12 months or so, and he's made huge progress. There's every chance that he could become a real star of the future."

Waterman, whose father Neil is a manager at the Red Bull Racing Formula One team, has taken three wins from his last five races - including a victory in the opening round of this year's British Championships.

The 14-year-old has also twice finished on the podium at the prestigious Midland Championships, an event previously won by the likes of Jenson Button and Nigel Mansell.

As the UK's leading direct marketing agency for the education sector, Education Direct offers clients an unrivalled suite of specialist services, including list rental, marketing software and call centre, as well as a comprehensive mailing service.

You can follow the progress of Waterman in this year's British Championships by visiting his website at www.willwaterman.org