I have a new appreciation for the the jockeys who ride horses by the tens at the flat tracks.

Today we headed for Mikkeli, and the scene of a major career highlight, where I was declared the World Driving Champion.

Thanks to Pekka Tammimnen for the video, please don't show the links for Vermo, as the night wasn't good at all! I am only joking,

OK folks I have good news and news that isn't as good as the good news...

I have always loved watching horses and drivers competing to win.

I joined the horse world late in the game, having only stood eye to eye with a horse for the first time when I was 21.

I had six drives to start the day with three starting in vault starts and two cold bloods to drive

I have arrived in Finland and the trip has already produced an awesome moment or maybe couple of hours

While my knowledge of the Swedish language admittedly isn't what it could be, the beauty of video is that i