The Committee

President: Alex DrageEmail: president at yorkunikarting dot co dot uk
Alex Drage

Nickname: Dragey, "The Dragon", The/Mr Drage, Drage Against the Machine, Dr Age

Joined: October 2005

Studying: History and Politics

What do you do?: I am the YUKC president. My job is to keep this fantastic club running as smoothly as possible. I help coordinate the organisation of events and generally do what needs to be done...

Fave Drink: Coke...it's my coffee! Kronenbourg takes over on a night out however.

College: Alcuin

Hometown/city: Oundle (Near Peterborough, Cambs)

Fave Team: Peterborough United (They need the support...just don't ask me to actually name any of their players)

About yourself: Now in my third year...living on Finsbury Street in South Bank.

If I were an F1 driver I would be: Montoya....takes risks and he's got an aggressive style...like it (Yes, i know he's retired from F1!)

Vice President: James OpenEmail: vicepresident at yorkunikarting dot co dot uk
James Open

Nickname: Santiago

Joined: 2005

Studying: Management

What do you do?: I am the club Vice President. I assist in organising club events and I am ready to stand in for Drage should he be unable to attend committee meetings or club events.

Fave Drink: I'm a fan of Beer for a steady night, Anything else for a more interesting evening...

College: The one and only Goodricke

Hometown/city: Loughton Essex

Fave Team: Leyton Orient Team Hossam and Open

About yourself: I claim to have attended more events than any other member over the past two years. I have also competed for the BUKC B and A teams.

If I were an F1 driver I would be: Fernando Alonso-I'd be kicked out for overexcitement.

Treasurer: Daniel MaddoxEmail: treasurer at yorkunikarting dot co dot uk
Daniel Maddox

Nickname: Maddy, Maddyboo, MadDog

Joined: October 2006

Studying: Chemistry

What do you do?: Well, I'm the treasurer - meaning I look after the money... the main job is to balance the money going out on transport/subsidies for events with the money coming in from members...

Fave Drink: If we're talking alcoholic then probably either Strongbow (or any other cider) or VK Orange If we're talking non-alcoholic, well coca-cola, none of that pepsi rubbish...

College: Langwith

Hometown/city: Bedfordshire

Fave Team: I like to support the British F1 teams and the teams that have British drivers in. My underdog team would be Honda (Jenson & British!), my top flight team is McClaren.

About yourself: I'm 20, from the south and as light as a feather...

If I were an F1 driver I would be: Robert Kubica - no longer a newbie and starting to break into the podiums, fun times! Also there's the whole nose thing as my brother pointed out...

Webmaster: Mark GriffinEmail: mark at yorkunikarting dot co dot uk
Mark Griffin

Nickname: Griff, Griffster and other variations

Joined: October 2005

Studying: History

What do you do?: Not answered yet...

Fave Drink: A cold refreshing pint of Hoegaarden.

College: James

Hometown/city: Rickmansworth, a small southern town that's contributed an above average number of members to this club.

Fave Team: Not answered yet...

About yourself: Not answered yet...

If I were an F1 driver I would be: Kimi Raikkonen. We both let our driving do the talking. Sadly, this seems to work better for him than for me.

Social Secretary: James HarrisEmail: james at yorkunikarting dot co dot uk
James Harris

Nickname: Harris

Joined: 2005

Studying: Computer Science (but if anyone asks I say Media)

What do you do?: Social Sec and BUKC Captin for 2008 season

Fave Drink: Double JD and Coke

College: Halifax

Hometown/city: Brighton

Fave Team: Norwich City FC

About yourself: It would be impossible to describe the awesomeness in such a small text box

If I were an F1 driver I would be: Kimi Raikkonen, we can both be quiet and talk so no one understands us, but we are both complete pissheads

Social Secretary: Nicole MurrayEmail: nicole at yorkunikarting dot co dot uk
Nicole Murray

Nickname: Nik-nak, Minty, Munchkin

Joined: 2006

Studying: Applied Social Science: Crime

What do you do?: I'm joint Social Secretary with James Harris. Our job is to make sure we get as many people as possible to come out on our legendary socials! I'll also be running the racewear order for the club

Fave Drink: Generally anything but vodka!

College: Goodricke

Hometown/city: Watford / Ely

Fave Team: FC Barcelona... it's a family tradition

About yourself: Going into my third year of Uni in October i'll be keen to keep up the social side of the club with Harris whilst juggling a dissertaion and gainig more experience on the track

If I were an F1 driver I would be: Not answered yet...

Beginners Rep: Nile ClarkeEmail: beginners at yorkunikarting dot co dot uk
Nile Clarke

Nickname: Not answered yet...

Joined: October 2007

Studying: "Computer Systems and Software Engineering" It's a mouthful

What do you do?: Beginner's Rep. I make beginners feel warm and fuzzy inside

Fave Drink: Blackcurrant Hi-Juice, Erdinger, Vodka

College: Vanbrugh

Hometown/city: Leeds

Fave Team: Manchester United

About yourself: Not answered yet...

If I were an F1 driver I would be: Not answered yet...

Ordinary Member: Rachael DrewEmail: rachael at yorkunikarting dot co dot uk
Rachael Drew

Nickname: Rach, Drew, Byker (the ingenious holiday nickname which no-one used...or dared to use hehe)

Joined: February 2007

Studying: Biology

What do you do?: Help orgainise events and try and be useful

Fave Drink: Southern comfort and lemonade

College: Halifax

Hometown/city: Newcastle

Fave Team: Not answered yet...

About yourself: Not answered yet...

If I were an F1 driver I would be: Not answered yet...

Ordinary Member: James FoxEmail: fox at yorkunikarting dot co dot uk
James Fox

Nickname: Fox, Foxy, Fantastic Mr Fox, Power Tool, Docter Fox (yes with an e and not because I can't spell)

Joined: October 06

Studying: Educational Studies - theoretical waffle etc...

What do you do?: I help out where wanted and add the odd comment where it's not...

Fave Drink: I used to be partial to a good pint of John Smiths or perhaps JD & Coke but do like a good cold pint of lager lately and anything with vodka is a safe bet, either treble vodka red bull or lemon fanta if your going to the bar?

College: Goodricke - I'm a surviver of Cell Block C!

Hometown/city: Spent the last 7 years in the mighty Driffield after moving from Leamington Spa

Fave Team: Team Tool!

About yourself: I love driving and I'm still more used to driving cars then karts but I'm slowly managing to adapt my driving style, I do occasionally enjoy the odd alcoholic beverage or 2 (dozen)

If I were an F1 driver I would be: Lewis Hamilton - I arrived a young one and beat everyone at the first track but sadly standards have slipped... I blame the alcohol...