Thomas Gallagher from Tyndale enjoyed a successful season in the 2022 Australian Kart Championship in the Class Tag 125 Seniors division, placing third overall and finishing first in the NSW round at Newcastle and second at Melbourne.

Thomas’s other recent highlights include placing second at the Queensland State Titles and fourth at the Victoria State Titles.

The 18-year-old has been karting since he was seven and has enjoyed his best season behind the wheel, after no official national championships were held during the past two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Finding venues to practice and compete has been a challenge since the Grafton Sporting Car Club ceased karting at Mountain View Motor Sport Complex, with the family often travelling to Coffs Harbour, Ipswich and Newcastle.

Once competitors turn 16, they are required to compete at Seniors level, making his achievements more incredible as some of his rivals were adults.

The Maclean High Year 12 student is about to sit for his HSC exams and has been accepted into the Royal Australian Air Force in 2023.