Alfie Garford: Maxey’s Motorsport Marvel On The Rise

From the quiet lanes of Maxey to the bright lights of national motorsport, 16-year-old Alfie Garford is becoming one of the region’s most exciting young racing prospects. A former Arthur Mellows Village College student, Alfie’s story is one built on talent, discipline and a determination far beyond his years.

Alfie’s racing journey began in karts — the breeding ground of almost every top driver. Endless practice, countless laps and an early hunger to improve saw him rise quickly through the British karting ranks, earning two British Championship titles, the kind of accolades that get noticed by teams and talent scouts.

In 2024, Alfie stepped into car racing for the first time, competing in the BRSCC Fiesta Junior Championship. Most rookies spend a season learning the ropes, but Alfie made an immediate impact. There were race wins in his debut year while setting a consistent front-running pace and he came third overall in the championship. It was an early signal that he wasn’t simply transitioning into cars — he was thriving.