Twelve-year old New Zealander, Lukas Ramsay, made his driving debut in the Piakonui Road Rallysprint last weekend.

Lukas Ramsay and his father Chris Ramsay. (Photo: Geoff Ridder)Motor Sport New Zealand regulations allow drivers as young as 12 to drive in ‘ClubSport Basic and Advanced events’, and Lukas made his debut driving a Toyota Starlet built by his father, Chris, who was also his co-driver on the day.

Young Lukas was impressive on his debut, improving his stage time over the four runs of the rally sprint course by 36 seconds, hinting that he could be a star of the future.

Chris, or “Rambo” as he’s widely known, is a long-time competitor in New Zealand, and was known for his spectacular driving style.

He is currently the main organiser of the Waitomo Rally, a round of the New Zealand Rally Championship.

- Story: Peter Whitten, Photos: Geoff Ridder

LukasRamsay PiakonuiRd 26 3 17 PhotoGeoffRidder GR18570C12-year old Lukas Ramsay made his driving debut at the Piakonui Road Rallysprint.

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