Ken and me...

One of the highlights from the recent Monaco Cup kart race, was being able to help out 'ace' commentator Ken Walker, (whom I first met in Egypt at the Rotax World Finals, which were held at Sharm-el-Sheikh in 2004), in the Commentary Box.

Ken needs no introduction to motor sport aficionados, and is one of the most complimentary, nicest, and helpful of people a photo/journalist on his travels can hope to meet.

At Monaco we had a lot of fun as I tried to keep up with Ken's commentary, watching the timing screens and on-track action using the TV monitor, hoping I could offer some extra bits of news that he could pass on to the spectating masses along the side of the famous street track.

Monaco is an awesome place and is worth a visit just for the experience. And with three visits in 13-months I must now be something of an expert anyway..! In terms of overnight costs, the Hotel Ambassador must take some beating, being within a 7-minute walking distance of the start/finish line, but perhaps more importantly, being a fraction of the cost of the nearby Marriott.

The image above shows Carlos Sainz Jnr taking a curious peek to his right, son of the famous World Rally Champion, and who was competing in the Formula KF3 final just a few minutes after this photograph was taken. A highly talented young racer with a potentially great future ahead of him, Carlos Jnr won the final with absolute ease... Most definitely a name to watch for the future.