For glory

travelling to English tracks next year.

“I’m a bit worried, obviously, but more chuffed than anything else,” adds Robert.

“If you asked Kirsty she’d tell you it was the other way round for her.

“I’m going to be coaching Simone all the way, passing on what I know, getting her to tell me how the kart’s handling and working on it.

“She’s still just a normal wee girl. One day she’ll be wanting to watch races and the next it’s all about playing with make- up. It’s just how she feels, we’d never force her to do anything.”

And Simone says she can’t wait to show her need for speed.

“It’s just so exciting,” said the Little Mix-mad youngster.

“I don’t get scared when I’m on the track, just happy. My school pals think it’s pretty cool and I’m really looking forward to my first race.

“I want to keep doing this for a good few years.”