I began racing through our local karting club, West Coast Karting Naples, at the age of six. After two years of competing in Kiddie Karts I graduated to Jr. Sportsman I, a 5hp Briggs and Stratton. I joined the World Karting Association (WKA) in 2002 and the Florida Championship Series (FCS) which consisted of five races held at several road course tracts throughout Florida. My driving was highly competitive allowing us to consistently finish in the top three. The State competition was not enough; our race team was formed, Dirty Paws Motorsports (DPM). We acquired a sponsorship from SunStream Hotels and Resorts and hit the road in 2003 to race on the national level with WKA’s Hortsman Gold Cup Series as well as the state level with FCS.
At the age of eleven, 2004, I advanced to Jr. Sportsman II. Still competing on both levels, remaining sponsored by SunStream Hotels and Resorts, the team was approached by Margay half way through the season to become part of their factory-supported team. In 2005, the team decided to enter into the world of short track racing by competing in the FasTruck Kids series at the age of 12; I was the youngest driver in the kids division. In 2007, DPM decided to advance me into the Pro Division of FasTruck and STARS at the young age of 14 years-old. I finished second in points and earned Rookie of The Year.
Unfortunately during practice at the Charity Truck race held in December at Orlando Speedway, our truck bit the wall hard forcing Due to the lack of sponsorship, DPM was forced to hang up their helmet. Not wanting to sit idle, I decided to dust off my go-kart and head for the local track, my philosophy, race what you got! Plus any time in the seat racing is time well spent, no matter what you are piloting. It was a valuable year, wrenching on my go-kart, racing and clinching my first eagle, Champion in the Briggs Gold class. Returning to the oval in 2009 after purchasing a late model, I made my come back in May at Charlotte County Motorsports Park.
