YOUNG Swindon speedster Max Cook created a piece of history at the weekend by becoming the first newcomer to win three races at their first Aprilia Superteens Challenge event.

The 12-year-old claimed the chequered flag in three of the four races in the championship’s first round at Brands Hatch.

Isambard school pupil Cook also secured the fastest lap and was named as the marshals’ rider of weekend, while his performance also saw him sign up with KJD Racing after the meet.

Cook’s father, Adam, said: “Max has been racing for the last four years but we went there with no expectations as it’s a big step up to racing big bikes on big circuits.

“For him to go out and ride like he did was unbelievable, really. It was a dream weekend.”

The Superteen Challenge is a championship for young racers aged between 12 and 19 and is seen as first step to professional circuit racing.

Previous competitors include two-time MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner, as well as current riders Bradley Smith and Cal Crutchlow.

Cook has ridden motorbikes since the age of six and started racing two years later, beginning in Mini Motos where he won the novice championship in his first year.

Cook Snr added: “Max has got a quiet confidence. He doesn’t really let on a lot and is quite cool, whereas I think I go through all the nerves for him.

“He just absolutely loves what he does. That’s the big thing with him. If he’s having fun, then he can go out a ride like he did last weekend.”

Cook returns to action at round two of Superteens Challenge at Donnington Park on April 11-12.