After unsuccessfully attempting to become a professional golfer recently, I thought I’d continue to explore what professional sporting options I still have before I’m past it, and so on the weekend I took to Eastern Creek raceway to do a session in the Formula Ford’s. For those who don’t know (like myself before last weekend) these are the cars Mark Webber drove before he got into Formula 1.

The Aim: I figured I’d just nail a few hot laps and sign on the dotted line with, well, whoever would offer me a contract.

The Result: Epic Fail. I’d like to blame the rain, which was certainly a factor. I’d like to blame my lack of professional motor racing training and experience, which probably also played a part. But sometimes you just have to look youself in the eye and admit you don’t quite have “it”. When it comes to driving cars at 300+km per hour, I’m not ashamed to admit that I don’t have “it”.

Til the next time I fail at a professional sporting career.