RACING NEWS

October 24, 2009

EIGHT YEAR OLD KARTING SENSATION CAPTURES SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA KARTING TITLE!!!
By Harry M. Anderson, Jr.
When racing against 10, 11, and 12 year-old, some think an eight year old doesn't stand a chance in a go-kart race.
Don't tell that to David Sims, Jr. The eight year-old from Rialto, California strapped on his Lewis Hamilton styled-helmet and competed in fierce competiton with kids three to four years his oler than him to capture the World Karting Association (WKA)Southern California Sprinters 2 Cycle Junior 1 Championship for 2009 at Adams Motorsports Park on October 24th in Riverside, California.
The beginning of the day didn't start like the end of it when David, Jr. encountered handling problems early during the event's qualifying races. But with the help from Loyd Mack Sr., the father of former Indy Car driver George Mack, David was back in the heat of the battle when he finsihed a strong third place in the main event race of the day to secure the championship outright.
"I like to thank everyone who believed in us," said David Sims, Sr., the father of David, Jr. "I lend a special thanks to Lloyd Mack, Sr. and Andre Consorte. With their support gave us the competitive edge we needed this season."

October 13, 2009

David Sims Jr 2009 Adams Motorsports Park, Riverside CA, DJ Sims is leading the championship points standings with a 39 point lead going into the last race of the 2009 season. When asked how does it feel to be at the top of the points standings, DJ said he was very happy but also expressed that he still had one race to go and that the racing was fierce. Nevertheless, DJ Sims is more determined than ever to win...

June 27, 2009

With four races left in his 2009 season, 8 year old DJ Sims is in a close battle for the championsip title where 12 points seperate him and the points leader who is last year's defending champion 12 year old Chancellor Tiscanero. DJ Sims is looking to finish strong in next week's race.

April 25, 2009

David Sims, Jr. of Rialto, California turned another great performance as he secured a podium finish by capturing second place in a karting race at Adams Motorsports Park in Riverside California. During the practice session things didn't start as well as he finished as Sims struggled to keep up with pace of the other racers due to mechanical problems. After adjustment in the pits during the session, Sims made a vast improvement by qualifying as the fourth fastest on the grid for the preliminary race. During the preliminary race, Sims got a good jump from his fourth starting position to finish second to make the feature race. In the main feature, Sims was in a battle with another driver to hold the third position when the race leader, Chancellor Tiscareno, got tangled with his teammate and crashed out of the race enabling Sims to finish second at the checkered flag. The second place finished enabled Sims to secure his lead in the California Karting Championship.

Feb 28, 2009

Determination and perseverance was David Sims Jr's greatest allies as he raced hard against Mexico's Bernardo Lopez-Garcia. The pre-main race was hard fought against the two and saw David finishing first (video). The main was no less exciting where David started from pole and lead for half of the race until a strong effort by Garcia allowed him to pass David and take the lead. David pursued Garcia closely but spun late in the race which resulted in Garcia taking the win followed by David finishing second.

Jan 24, 2009

Rain was on order for first race of 2009. David Sims Jr adapted to the ever changing track conditions all day. Simi-dry to wet conditions provided a challenge in kart set up but David was very instrumental in giving accurate details in what adjustments to be made. As the day unfolded, David displayed great driving skills in the rain and finished second in his first Junior 1 race of 2009.

Oct 19, 2008

David Sims Jr put up a good performance at the final round of the 2008 Los Angeles Kart Club Racing Series in Fontana, California. Engine and chassis problems early on made it difficult for David to stay on pace for qualifying as well as for the pre main race. Based on David's input, adjustments were made to his chassis set up for the ultra competitive main event where David fought to finish in 5th place among a field of 20 competitors.

Sept 21, 2008

Los Angeles Kart Club, David Sims Jr. comes back to finish strong after engine problems accounted for a less than desirable qualifying session. David's qualifying time place him near the back of the field at 11th. With confidence and determination in hand David Jr. skillfully raced himself into the lead where he finished 3rd. After the race David jr. was very pleased with his finish and said he looks forward to racing again soon.

Sept 13, 2008

Saturday night racing at Rialto Speedway's 1/6 asphalt oval was exciting as always. David Sims Jr. finished 2nd in a very close nail bitter of a race where he led18 laps of the 20 lap main event in his Junior 1 Cadet. David jr. lost the lead as he approached a lapped car that didn't hold it's racing line forcing David to hesitate for a split second which allowed the car in second place to capitalize and take advantage by passing under David for the lead and win with two laps remaining...That's racing...

Sept 06, 2008

Mechanical problems made for a disappointing day at Buttonwillow Speedway where the I.K.F. Region 7 hosted 8th round of their 2008 racing for the season. David Sims Jr. struggled all day to keep pace with the lead group due to his engine 's performance. Qualifying placed David Jr. at P11 for the main event where he lost a chain at the start of the race which resulted a DNF. David Jr. was very disappointed with the day's outcome and expressed his displeasure with the performance of his equipment.

Aug 31, 2008

David Sims Jr. Meets Jimmie Johnson

After his 2008 Pepsi 500 win in California, Jimmie Johnson took some time out of his celebration to meet up and coming kart racer David Sims Jr. Johnson even took time to give the young racer some valuable advice.

Aug 17, 2008

Bitter sweet is what best describes what David Sims Jr.experienced today due being disqualified after winning the main event of round 8 at LAKC. David Jr.was one of the faster cars on track all day to include the qualifying session where he finished P2 and the same for the pre main where he finished 2nd. The main event began with David sitting off pole at P2 when the green flag dropped. As the battle for turn one unfolded David Jr. took an opportunity to squeeze by P1 for the lead. Several challenges for the lead forced David to alter his racing lines but as the laps unfolded David's determination prevailed and bye bye was the best word to describe what the rest of the 19 racers saw as David Jr. took the checkered. Unfortunately David's victory was short lived due to a collapsed base gasket which was discovered in tech. David'sresponse after the news of his DQ was that of a true champion when he congratulated the second place driver for winning by shaking his hand. Sometimes you get the chicken and other times you get feathers...

July 9, 2008

David Sims Jr. wins the 8th Annual California State Asphalt Oval Championship! Determined was the word that best described David Jr.as he ran hard to capture his first Junior 1 Cadet Championship win. Several lead changes made for a nail bitter but it was on the last lap that David really pushed hard to overcome and take the checkered. After the race David was very excited and expressed that he really enjoyed racing the tough competition.

June 22, 2008

Seven year-old David Sims Jr.of Rialto, California, battled 110 degree heat at the California Speedway in a Los Angeles Karting Club event, but qualified first in the preliminary races for the main event. Due to the hot track temperatures, David Sims Jr. struggled with his tires, but got things going during the second half of the race and finished in the third spot.