Callum Smith (Photo by On Track Promotions) |
And don’t mistake this type of racing for recreational go-karting. Shifter karts are a challenge to drive and master, and many of today’s top drivers in NASCAR, IndyCar and F1 honed their skills in these powerful racing machines.
Succeeding as a racer is just one of the challenges Callum has faced with fierce determination. At age 10, he was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, an inflammatory disorder of the digestive tract that can have life-threatening complications.