Story highlights Adam Carroll races in Formula E

Irishman competes for Jaguar Racing

Mexico ePrix takes place on April 1

(CNN) The skies are gray, the air is cold and conditions on track are slippery, but nothing can dampen Adam Carroll's enthusiasm as he hurtles around Nutts Corner Circuit.

The Jaguar Racing driver is making a flying visit to the track a few miles west of Northern Ireland's capital Belfast, where he first caught the racing bug.

"It's my home kart circuit where I started when I was nine years old -- it's brilliant to be back here," Carroll told CNN's Supercharged show.

"To be a racing driver was what I always wanted -- I never thought of anything else. When you're young you don't understand how hard that it is to achieve but I guess that's where you have to start -- with the dream."

Photos: Electric racing series goes global Photos: Electric racing series goes global Reigning world champion Sebastien Buemi has been unbeatable so far in season three of the Formula E World Championship. Hide Caption 1 of 18 Photos: Electric racing series goes global Hong Kong's towering skyline provided the backdrop to the race on the streets around the Central Harborfront. The pit lane featured a new name, with the Jaguar Racing team entering Formula E for the first time. Hide Caption 2 of 18 Photos: Electric racing series goes global The race took place on October 9 in the shadow of the Two International Finance Center. Hide Caption 3 of 18 Photos: Electric racing series goes global Race 1: Hong Kong – It was the first time Formula E had raced on the streets of Hong Kong Hide Caption 4 of 18 Photos: Electric racing series goes global The Formula E eVillage in Hong Kong was popular with locals. Hide Caption 5 of 18 Photos: Electric racing series goes global Nelson Piquet Jr. -- the 2015 Formula E world champion -- secured pole position in the opening race. But the Brazilian (seen here at the front of the pack) couldn't maintain his advantage. Hide Caption 6 of 18 Photos: Electric racing series goes global Sebastien Buemi (center) took the checkered flag, to begin his 2016 title defense in style. ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport driver Lucas di Grassi (left) finished second with Mahindra Racing's Nick Heidfeld (right) taking the final podium spot. Hide Caption 7 of 18 Photos: Electric racing series goes global Race 2: Marrakech – From Asia to Africa. Formula E broke new ground in Morocco in November 2016 -- the Marrakech ePrix was the all-electric series' first race on the continent. Hide Caption 8 of 18 Photos: Electric racing series goes global Drivers line up track side ahead of the Marrakech ePrix. Hide Caption 9 of 18 Photos: Electric racing series goes global Techeetah driver Jean-Eric Vergne practices his e-gaming skills in the Marrakech eVillage. Hide Caption 10 of 18 Photos: Electric racing series goes global Lights out in Marrakech and it's Mahindra Racing rookie Felix Rosenqvist (center) who leads the way. Hide Caption 11 of 18 Photos: Electric racing series goes global Rosenqvist secured a superb pole in only his second race in Formula E but the Swede was eventually chased down by Buemi's Renault eDams. Hide Caption 12 of 18 Photos: Electric racing series goes global Buemi continued his 100% start to the season with victory in Marrakech. Hide Caption 13 of 18 Photos: Electric racing series goes global Race 3: Buenos Aires – On to more familiar territory for Formula E in Argentina. Its capital was hosting its third ePrix in as many seasons. Hide Caption 14 of 18 Photos: Electric racing series goes global Home fans gave a rapturous reception to Argentina's three-time world touring car champion Jose Maria Lopez , who joined the DS Virgin Racing team for season three. Hide Caption 15 of 18 Photos: Electric racing series goes global The Puerto Madero Street Circuit is one of Formula E's wider street circuits -- offering plenty of chances to overtake. Hide Caption 16 of 18 Photos: Electric racing series goes global Di Grassi started on pole for the first time in his Formula E career, but the Brazilian's old adversary Buemi claimed the checkered flag in the South American race. Hide Caption 17 of 18 Photos: Electric racing series goes global Buemi celebrates victory on the podium in Buenos Aires with Jean-Eric Vergne (left) coming home second. Di Grassi (right) was third. The Swiss' third victory of the season meant he opened up a 29-point lead over di Grassi ahead of April's Mexico ePrix. Hide Caption 18 of 18

Carroll's racing career has including stints in GP2 (Formula One's feeder series, renamed F2 in 2017), IndyCar, the British GT Championship, A1 Grand Prix, DTM and, most recently, the World Endurance Championship.

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