When most Year 4 students at Brisbane Boys’ College are kicking a footy or hitting the books, Felix Sim is out on the kart track chasing lap records across Australia. The young racer has cemented himself as one of the top Cadet drivers in the country, picking up podium finishes and setting new benchmarks before advancing to the next class.
Racing Past Milestones
Felix’s karting journey reached new heights when he secured second place in his final Cadet 9 National AKC race, marking the end of a chapter and the beginning of his time in the Cadet 12 ranks.
His achievements span first-place wins at the Ipswich Kart Club, NSW Northern Trophy Series, Oakleigh Go-Kart Club and other regional circuits that are well-known to the Australian karting community.
Felix impressed at the Newcastle round with back-to-back heat wins, proving his pace against a tough field of young racers.
Community Pride and Support
Although Brisbane Boys’ College does not run a karting program, the school has been eager to celebrate Felix’s success outside the classroom. The sight of a student standing tall with an Australian Kart Championship trophy has brought the school community together, with classmates and teachers following his progress from local heats to national finals.
Felix climbed the national rankings steadily over the past two seasons, improving from 34th in 2023 to 10th in 2024.
Pushing the Limits
Parents, friends and fellow students now look forward to seeing Felix push the limits in the Cadet 12 class. For many in the Brisbane karting scene, his dedication and steady rise through the ranks show that age is no barrier when there is talent and grit on the track.
With the backing of his school community and karting clubs from Queensland to Victoria, Felix is expected to keep turning heads wherever the engines roar next.
Published 11-July-2025
