HE may only be eight, but Brandon Carr is already becoming accustomed to life in the fast lane.

He has been racing karts since he was six and now travels to America to take part in the Pro Tour series.

Mum Jenny, 32, said Brandon raced as part of a team in Phoenix and came away with two trophies for first and third places.

He will now race in Indianapolis in July and Las Vegas in November, depending on position he gets. The points-based championship is over eight races.

Read more in this weeks Barnsley Chronicle