Alexander started karting at home at the age of six when his Dad marked out corners outside their home using bricks as markers. Alexander's aim was always to beat his own time. This was his way of improving his own performance and quickly led his parents to realise that they had a talented youngester on their hands.

In 2005 Alexander raced in the Hoddesdon Club championship where he was the winner in every round of the competition. He also raced several rounds of F6 in his Honda and was the winner of the best challenger award for the year.

He also gained his first experience of overseas racing when he took part in the invitational Cadet Challenge at Langkawi in Malaysia. He managed to finish 4th despite using a different sized kart, engine and tyres to that which he was used to in the UK. As a mark for the future he still managed to set the fastest lap time!

Today Alex races with the most up-to-date karting equipment, complete with on-board computer. The computer measures engine rpm and wheel speed, braking points and brake performance, acceleration rates and throttle action, corner radiuses and steering, G forces and the kart's reaction to corners as well as lap times and outright speed. It also provides a perfect map of the circuit and Alexander's line through corners and enables the team to see where improvements can be made in this area. A full spares package together with various sets of tyres both wet and dry is carried to enable the team to deal with any eventuality.

Behind Alexander is a team of dedicated individuals. "I really couldn't be where I am without them," says Alexander. "As well as my mum and dad, and my manager Rod Vickery, I really want to thank the Mick Barrett Racing Team, my race engineer Dan Barrett, My engine tuner Gordy Finlayson and my mechanic Martin Parrott who have helped me to win the 2009 Winter Series, the FKS Championship and the Super 1 British Championship.

"I would also like to thank all my sponsors who are continuing their support once again in 2010.

"Finally a special thank you to the Intrepid race team who have had the faith in me to sign me as their number one works KF3 driver for 2010.  I am really looking forward to working with the team, helping them develop the KF3 kart and winning lots of races as well as the WSK championship".