29 April 2008 | Surrey BC & Charlotte NC

Kevin will be back at Watkins Glen May 14 and 15 to help select Porsche Club of America (PCA) advanced drivers to be faster and more consistent.

As a Speed Secrets coach, Kevin will be joining Scott Leder and others from the Speed Secrets staff at the perennially popular "Cups and Saucers" advanced driver education event hosted by the Hudson Champlain Region of the PCA.

Today Kevin York announced that he has agreed terms with Hooked on Driving (HOD), a high performance track day and performance driving school, to join them as Chief Driving Coach and Group Leader for the Northeast Region.

Speaking of Kevin's agreement to join the HOD team, Northeast Region Owner Operator Joe Mills said,

"I am looking forward very much to working with (Kevin)! He certainly ha(s) a very impressive competition, driving and coaching resume. (We are) thrilled and honored to have (him) participate as a coach with Hooked on Driving."

Hooked on Driving was established by David Ray as a track day organization that emphasizes safety, fun, and improving one's driving skills in an encouraging environment.

Camp Motorsport announces the return of Kevin York as Chief Instructor for the 2008 season!

Camp Motorsport - a race car driving sports specialty summer camp for kids ages 10-16 - is a unique fusion of racing school, life-skills development, and traditional summer camp. “This camp is really about teaching kids how to be good drivers for their future, regular day-to-day street driving. However, it’s provided in the fun context of a motorsport paradigm.” notes York. “Additionally, the driving instruction at camp is provided in a way that will help kids develop their emotional intelligence. They build confidence and learn to respond with good reactions while striving for precision.”

“We are very excited that Kevin will be returning to oversee the driving instruction component of our program.” shares Camp Director Diane Tyrrell. “He is an excellent instructor; his methods of teaching and coaching the campers are a perfect match for our program. He has the ability to nurture each child’s driving skills - and their understanding of them - and give them the right kind of encouragement and challenges to help them progress to personal success.”

29 January 2008 | Indianapolis, Indiana

Directly after competing in the Grand Am KONI Challenge Series race at Daytona International Speedway, Kevin York traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana.

There he joined Jim Leo of PitFit to initiate a season-long physical training program.

"My team, Compass360 Racing does such a masterful job of providing a great car to drive, I wanted to up my game and improve what I can bring to the car when I race it. I've known Jim (Leo) for quite awhile now and am pleased that we could structure a partnership such as we have." noted York.

PitFit Training is the recognized leader in developing driver-specific fitness, nutrition and human-performance programs to expressly address the physical and mental demands of the motorsports industry. PitFit was founded in 1997 by Jim Leo. Leo and the PitFit crew provide fitness training to racers in various series including the Indy Racing League, Champ Car World Series, Champ Car Atlantics, Indy Pro Series, Formula BMW, USAC, Karting and more.

26 January 2008 | Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach Florida

Starting from deep in the 97 car field of the Grand Am KONI Challenge Series’ season-opening race, Kevin York of Compass360 Racing (C360R) knew he’d have lots of work to do in order to move to the front.

Without any hesitation, his first moves were made on the opening lap with York passing several competitors’ cars.

York advanced into the top fifteen of cars in the Street Tuner (ST) class when, near the mid-point of the three-hour race, a fortuitous caution period occurred on track.

The C360R team took the opportunity to provide service pit stops and driver changes to all three of their Acura TSXs.

York handed an unscathed car over to co-driver Christian Miller – who continued the charge forward during his stint. Miller drove smartly to fifth place until a long brake pedal on the #75 GoEnzo.com, 034 Motorsport, C360R TSX did not allow him the normally-present great braking of the car. As a consequence, a competitor slipped by, placing Miller in sixth position at the race’s end – which occurred under yellow flag conditions.

All of the Compass360 Racing’s team cars finished in the top ten. This was a remarkably strong showing at the season’s first race. Karl Thomson and Travis Walker finished third, York and Miller in sixth and Adam Burrows and Trevor Hopwood, 2007 ST champions, finished ninth.

Atlanta – January 24, 2008 – By using SpinVox Blog, York will be able to speak entries, updates and news into any phone, on any network and have them converted in text and posted to the YORK Motorsport Web site – www.yorkmotorsport.com/koni.

“Connecting with the fans and keeping them informed and interested throughout the race season has always been a priority of YORK Motorsport,” said York. “We’ve done a good job through our Web site of providing news and information. However, by integrating SpinVox Blog we’re able to enhance it and offer an all-access pass as there are essentially no limitations as to where we can post entries from. As a race car driver always on the move, I no longer have to wait to be back at a computer terminal with an Internet connection to stay connected with our fans and can now share thoughts and insights on events as they happen.”

23 January 2008 | Charlotte, NC

“That which you manifest is before you.” - Enzo the dog

When Kevin York kicks off Grand Am’s 2008 KONI Challenge Series at the Daytona International Speedway this weekend, he’ll have a new marketing partner at his side.

This partner is a first for York’s team, Compass360 Racing, as well as a first for motorsport in general.

However, fans will have to wait until May to get the whole story on this innovative and exciting sponsor.

In the meantime, GoEnzo.com can be found emblazoned on the #75 Compass360 Racing Acura TSX.

Intrigued? Then visit the website,GoEnzo.com. Come May 2008, the rest will be clear.

And remember, like Kevin and the minds behind GoEnzo.com would say, “Your car goes where your eyes go.”

With many new and challenging firsts to encounter, Kevin York traveled to Daytona International Speedway recently for pre-season testing for the Grand Am’s KONI Challenge Series.

With his new team, Compass360/Racing, Kevin had a new group of crew members and driving teammates to meet. Important among those to get acquainted with was new co-driver, Christian Miller.

Of course, another important member of the team was there also – the C360R Acura TSX #75.

“I was immediately comfortable in the car,” enthused York. “C360R crew chief, Ray Lee, clearly has great ability to assemble a first-class car. The crew and he worked hard and smart all weekend long as I and my teammates came to grips with testing.”

“Each session was an opportunity for me to learn more about the TSX. I certainly feel that it’s going to be a competitive platform this season.” noted York.

Indeed, York was eighth fastest in Sunday’s afternoon session, five-hundredths of a second from the pace of fellow C360R teammate and 2007 KONI Challenge Series champion, Adam Burrows.

The Compass360/Racing team will be ready for the 2008 KONI Challenge Series' first race to be held at Daytona International Speedway on January 25.

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14 November 2007 | Charlotte, North Carolina

Kevin York will rejoin the Grand American Road Racing’s KONI Challenge Series full time in 2008.

In doing so, Kevin will again partner with 2007 championship-leading team, Compass360/Racing. The team ultimately finished second in the 2007 ST class Drivers’ Championship and helped to bring Acura its second consecutive Manufacturer’s Championship.

Joining Kevin in his association with Compass360/Racing will be a new and exciting marketing partner, unique to motorsport.

“I am extraordinarily pleased to be associated with Karl Thomson and his successful KONI Challenge team, Compass360/Racing for the entire 2008 season,” enthused Kevin. “Grand Am has grown and matured as a motorsport property, and so too has Karl’s team. The momentum that the team has from its fantastic 2007 season will carry forward into the upcoming one without doubt!”

1 November 2007 | Madison, WI

Kevin York will join Joseph Cooley of Circuit Motorsports in attending the 20th Annual Performance Racing Industry Trade Show.

With more than 45,000 motorsport industry entrepreneurs in attendance from 45 countries, the three-day PRI Trade Show is timed so that racing retailers, engine and car builders, wholesaler/distributors, professional race teams and other industry participants can shop the latest new product introductions and have them in inventory for the next racing season.

Estimated total value of the US racing market is valued at $13.5 billion, according to a survey conducted by the British racing trade organization, Motorsport Industry Association. This figure does not include OEM motorsport engineering investment.

31 October 2007 | SEMA Show, Las Vegas, Nevada

With the 2008 racing season's planning activity in full force, Kevin York is on the cusp of a stirring announcement.

"We've had conversations with a team who's visiting the SEMA show and the Grand American's KONI Challenge season-ending awards ceremony. We're also in active talks with a potential marketing partner that is unique to motorsport. If all comes to plan, we should be able to make an official announcement in the next few weeks." York commented yesterday afternoon.