Nine-year-old Pip Casabene is racing to success in the karting world.
The Tarneit youngster placed first at his second-ever go-kart event last month.
Pip drove in the Bendigo Golden Power Series Round 2 competition, in the Cadet 9 category for entrants aged seven to
10.
He completed 14 laps to place first in the race, reaching speeds of more than 65km/h.
In February, Pip placed third in a race at the Go Kart Club of Victoria club day in Port Melbourne.
Pip said he became interested in go-karting last year thanks to his older brother and “mentor”, Alex, who is also a keen kart racer.
Pip said his ultimate ambition was to become a Formula One driver.
“What I enjoy most is racing the other kids and going to different tracks,” he said.
“The hardest thing is trying to get the fastest times in the qualifying rounds and also passing people.”
Pip also plays soccer with Altona Magic.
