Doohan's son victorious in Europe karting

The 14-year-old son of motorcycle champion Mick Doohan is making his mark on European junior karting.

Jack Doohan, the 14-year-old son of Australian motorcycle legend Mick Doohan, has secured the biggest win of his European karting career.

Doohan won the Swedish leg of the European Championship in the OK-Junior class at Kristianstad on Sunday.

Starting on pole, Gold Coast product Doohan finished his 21 laps more than two seconds clear of his nearest rival on a wet track.

Doohan finished the five-race series third in the standings and he'll now turn his attention to the world championships in England in late September.

He has his sights set on a career in Formula One, beginning his path by winning the Australian karting championship in 2015 and 2016.

The youngster is hoping to reach the lofty heights of his father, who claimed five consecutive 500cc Grand Prix world championships in the 1990s.


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