February 01, 2012
2012
Charlotte, North Carolina (1 February 2012) - Even though it is the 'off-season' for most of motorsport, Kevin and Evan York of YORK Motorsport are hard at work formulating racing plans for 2012.
With memories of a diverse and competitive 2011, Kevin and Evan York are well into the planning stages for an equally fun and interesting 2012 racing season.
"Already, we've had several positive meetings regarding our hopes and desires for 2012", stated Kevin recently at the Charlotte Racer's Expo. "There is interest from some of our previous partners in continuing our relationships for the future. Too, we've had inquiries from new, potential partners that we have welcomed. As to where I or Evan will be racing exactly, that is still up in the air. We're looking at all our options, dirt or asphalt, circle track and sports car racing."
When asked what he'd like to do most, Evan replied: "I'm most happy in a competitive racing car. If I've got a race car - whether it's on dirt or asphalt - I'm good to go! Seriously, I was very fortunate to work with some great teams last year. The Dirt Track Racing School was a first-class team to be with for my US Legends Dirt Modified program. West Coast Touring Cars for my sports car sprint and endurance racing programs were great fun to be with. They have great history with my dad, so it was fun to join them. To join both teams again in 2012 would be just fine. Additionally, we are looking at other programs too..."
One thing that YORK Motorsport fans have been active in supporting in the opening months of 2012, is Evan's push to become a winner in Federal Mogul's, Search For A Champion contest. Evan has the possibility of winning significant financial backing from Champion Parts should his video win. To see the video and cast your vote for Evan, see: http://tinyurl.com/champion2012
November 23, 2011
Busy December for Kevin And Evan
From motorsport industry conferences, to a twelve-hour go-kart endurance race, to working on 2012 racing programs; Kevin and Evan York of YORK Motorsport will be very busy as December descends.
The Yorks will be in attendance at both the International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS), in Indianapolis, Indiana and the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show (PRI), in Orlando, Florida.
Hundreds of hardcore racing companies will be present for these trade shows, which offer individuals and companies from all facets of the motorsport industry a chance to interact, share ideas and products, build relationships and attend seminars to improve motorsport business around the world.
The Yorks are currently creating agendas of meetings with existing and potential partners, for both events.
Additionally, both Kevin and Evan will return to racing in the 2011 edition of the 12 Hours of VLK at Victory Lane Karting.
This year, both Yorks will be returning to race with Jade Gurss' team fingerprint inc..
This year, team fingerprint inc. will have two teams under the same banner. One team will consist of Jade Gurss, Kevin York, James Kirkham, Dr. John Connaughton, while the other will be comprised of John Luzzi, Walt Sova and Evan York.
In addition to all the above, ongoing meetings are underway with some exciting plans for 2012 - fingers crossed that all the hard work pays off!! Stay tuned for more details as they unfold...
September 10, 2011
KEVIN & EVAN YORK TO CONTEST 36th ANNUAL 8 HOURS OF THE CASCADES
Yorks to race in longest running sports car endurance race west of the Mississippi River
Kevin York will return - this time with his son, Evan York - to Portland International Raceway with West Coast Touring Cars' (WCTC) for the 2011 edition of the Eight Hours of the Cascades.
"Our participation in this event - and successful completion of it - will be an exciting way to continue the relationship with our friends at the West Coast Touring Cars team." Kevin remarked. "I look forward not only to driving with Rob and (friend and client) Tom Olsson - I get to live out a long-held desire to partner with my son, Evan York. We know the team - and sponsor, Car Tender - are working hard to continue their development of their BMW PRO3 car. We're counting on it being both fast and reliable. Our goal will be a P2 class win this year to go along with the P3 class win I enjoyed in 2004. Interestingly, Evan (as an eleven year-old) was with me for that race too - he maintained a lap chart for the team and talked to me on the radio at times, acting as a cheerleader and coach!"
Aerial map view of Portland International Raceway.
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September 07, 2011
EVAN YORK WINS BOTH HEAT & FEATURE RACES AT FORK MOUNTAIN
Bassett, V.A. (9/3/11) -- Evan York made his transition from road racing to dirt racing complete by winning Saturday night's 20 lap main event at Fork Mountain Raceway in Bassett, Virginia. The Charlotte resident led flag to flag to capture his first Legends Dirt Modified race in only his seventh dirt track start.York was followed to the line by Sammy Jasper in second, Jerry Lambert in third & Mark Lowrey in fifth. The event at Fork Mountain Raceway was the first Legends Dirt Modified away race for the series.
The Legends Dirt Modifieds will return to East Lincoln Speedway for the next round of the 2011 points championship.
For more pictures, see the YORK Motorsport Facebook fan page here!
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July 29, 2011
YORK Motorsport Brings New, Green Partner To Red Clay
Evan York, of YORK Motorsport, returns to racing action at East Lincoln Speedway this Saturday in the track’s LiquiFix US Legends Dirt Modified championship.
After a strong start to the season, Evan missed the fourth round of the series to travel west and race sports cars at the 2011 Spokane Festival of Speed’s, Northwest Grand Prix.
“I enjoyed my recent time racing sports cars on a road course,” Evan said, “However, it was tough missing a points-paying round of the US Legends Dirt Modifieds. We were running second in the overall points heading into that event - and now we’re not. Regardless, we’re ready to get back to the red clay of East Lincoln Speedway this weekend, and have some fun!"
Joining Evan for this event will be a new partner to YORK Motorsport, LiquiFix, makers of a non-toxic multi-purpose lubricant.
Recently, LiquiFix announced sponsorship of the US Legends Dirt Modified series at East Lincoln Speedway.
This personal services partnership with Evan York and YORK Motorsport is in addition to that support.
“LiquiFix is very pleased to develop our partnership with the US Legends series and the East Lincoln Speedway,” Michael Lasavage, Vice President of LiquiFix said. “We look forward to working together and growing with the series as well as the associates within.... The talent and competition is very exciting….”
Understanding that motorsport is an obvious producer of carbon emissions, Kevin York of YORK Motorsport made the decision in 2007 to partner with leading carbon-offset organization CarbonFund.org. This partnership with LiquiFix is seen as a furthering of that effort.
"We recognize the important role we can play in reducing carbon emissions. We can help balance our carbon output by using effective and environmentally friendly products like LiquiFix. Their partnership with Evan and the US Legends Dirt Modified series at East Lincoln Speedway is an educational platform for both racing competitors and fans alike. It may not seem like much, but every use of LiquiFix is a small step towards a less-toxic race car, race track, workshop - and world." noted YORK Motorsport team principal, Kevin York.
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July 12, 2011
WCTC Sign YORK Motorsport Drivers For 2011 Northwest Grand Prix
West Coast Touring Cars selects both Kevin and Evan York For Triple Race Weekend During 2011 Spokane Festival of Speed
"I'm very pleased that Rob Dunn of West Coast Touring Cars has invited both Evan and I to drive his team's racing cars once again. I'll be driving WCTC'S Dodge ACR that I've raced many times before. As for Evan, it will be his first weekend at the track in a WCTC car - indeed, it's his debut in road racing! For this event WCTC are bringing in John McDermott to be our car chief and strategist - that is a huge benefit as it could be a busy weekend! The racing in Conference is very competitive and I enjoy that. Also, Spokane County Raceway is one of my favorite road-racing courses in the Northwest!" noted Kevin.
Held at Spokane County Raceway, the race should prove to be as challenging as any. The track has been newly configured during the off-season and competitors are anxious to race on it.
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May 26, 2011
Kevin York Ready For VLK 24 Hours of Charlotte Endurance Race
Kevin York has again been recruited by Jade Gurss and his fingerprint inc. team; for the 2011 24 Hours of Charlotte @ Victory Lane Karting endurance race.
Victory Lane Karting (VLK) - an indoor race facility located in Charlotte, NC - will be hosting their third annual twenty-four hour endurance race on the Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend.
The event will begin on Saturday evening, May 28th at five PM and conclude twenty-four fun - and fast-paced - hours later at five PM on Sunday, May 39th!
One of the premier endurance karting events in North America, Victory Lane Indoor Karting will show the competitors a few new twists and turns, thanks to a reconfigured track and new generation Sodikart RX-7 racing karts.
Past events were marked by passes to win with less than 45 minutes remaining, and finished with just 11 seconds separating the winning team from second place.
Home track advantage will be minimized during the 24 Hours of Charlotte, as all the karts are identical and assigned randomly. Additionally, kart equality will be maximized as the teams will switch karts at each fuel stop.
Updates during the event can be found on Twitter: @YORKMotorsport, @jadegurss & @JamesKirkham
Event coverage and information can be found at Victory Lane Karting's website here.
May 25, 2011
Evan York Makes Strong Debut At Inaugural US Legends Modified Race
Evan York, of YORK Motorsport, made a sensational dirt track debut at East Lincoln Speedway’s inaugural race event for the brand new US Legends Modified dirt racing car.
Evan York in the #3, GoEnzo.com USLM, 24 May 2011. Photo credit: Mike Laheta. Used with permission.
After a very strong second-place finish in his Heat race, Evan showed remarkable poise and driving skill during the Main race. Running as high as second place and challenging for the lead at times, Evan crossed under the checkered flag in third position during a very tightly contested race.
Speaking directly after the race, Evan said,
“That was a lot of fun. I had some awesome battles. That was some of the best racing I've had in a long time. I can't thank Garth Stein and Enzo enough for supporting Dad and I to run the inaugural race in the U.S. Legends Modified dirt cars at East Lincoln Speedway.“
Shawn Parker, team owner of the Dirt Track Racing School race team said:
“It was great working with Kevin and Evan York of YORK Motorsport for the the inaugural US Legends Dirt Modified race. They both transitioned really well from sports car, endurance road racing and go-karting to the dirt track. Our entire Dirt Track Racing School team was very impressed. Evan especially stood out with his car control skills and race craft. If Evan decides to run more dirt races, I expect that he will be contending for wins whenever he hits the track.”
YORK Motorsport are currently working on plans that will see Evan compete in the next round of the US Legends Modified race series at East Lincoln Speedway on 4 June 2011.
Evan & Kevin York seen here during USLM pre-race drivers' meeeting, 24 May 2011. Photo credit: Mike Laheta. Used with permission.
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May 24, 2011
Kevin York Joins Staff At BMW Performance Driving School
Kevin to help drivers find the joy of driving
Kevin York, of YORK Motorsport, has agreed terms with the BMW Performance Driving School’s management team to provide driver training and consultancy services.
Located at the BMW Performance Center in Greer, NC, BMW Performance Driving School’s programs equip attendees with the skills necessary to enjoy the ultimate driving experience time and time again. Thanks to a fleet of the latest BMW models, a team of BMW Driver Training Instructors, and a challenging mix of low- and high-speed driving exercises, they'll help a driver become a confident, safe and enthusiastic.
“I am very pleased to be in a position to offer my assistance to the burgeoning programs that the BMW Performance Center have on offer.” noted Kevin. “In addition to my background as a driving instructor and coach, I also have previous professional experience with both BMW automobiles and motorcycles. Taken in that light, I am keen on being able to help grow their BMW Motorcycle Rider Training as well as offer guidance to the Center's Ultimate Delivery Experience.”
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May 18, 2011
YORK MOTORSPORT BRING ENZO OF ‘RACING IN THE RAIN’ TO THE DIRT TRACK
GoEnzo.com to be seen on Yorks’ US Legends Modified racecars during inaugural event.
“That which you manifest is before you.” - Enzo the dog
When Kevin and Evan York debut in a new racecar – the US Legends Modified - on a new track, and in a new type of racing for them, they’ll have a unique marketing partner at their side.
That partner will be old friend, Enzo the dog from author Garth Stein’s New York Times bestseller, “The Art of Racing in the Rain”.
While Enzo - the lovable mutt who longs to race cars and learn lots about life from his owner, Denny - continues to tell his story to a mostly adult audience, he now is sharing his tale with younger readers too.
Recently released, “Racing In The Rain: My Life As A Dog”, is now available in an edition for junior readers.
Perennial sports car, endurance road racer Kevin (dad) and kart racing ace (and up-and-coming road racer in his own right), Evan (son) will take to a very different type of motorsport in an effort to expand their variety of experience – and have FUN!
On Tuesday, 24 May 2011, Kevin and Evan will both compete in the inaugural race for the US Legends Modifieds at East Lincoln Speedway in Stanley, North Carolina.
The new U. S. Legends Modified dirt car, developed by Ray Evernham in conjunction with SMI and U.S. Legend Cars International, is designed for power, performance, and affordability. Evernham has overseen the design, fabrication and testing of the new chassis, engine and body style for the car. The cars are being manufactured at the U.S. Legend Cars International factory in Harrisburg, NC and sold through the current dealer network. The series will initially run at East Lincoln Speedway in Stanley, NC, which is owned by Evernham, and then expand to other top dirt tracks around the country.
“Evan and I have both tested the new US Legends Modified car a few times now,” noted Kevin. “We are very pleased to announce not only our partnership with Garth’s new adaptation of his great book, but that we’ll be driving cars prepared by Shawn Parker’s The Dirt Track Racing School, racing team. While many things are new to both Evan and I in this type of racing, we are intent on showing Enzo off to a new audience and have big fun while we do it!”
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INNAUGURAL US LEGENDS MODIFIED RACE TO BE BROADCAST LIVE
Racing Action To Be Seen Live On USTREAM
SILVER BAY, Minn. -- The X.CELERATED SPORTS ACTION NETWORK – XSAN of Silver Bay, Minnesota, and Ustream, Inc. of San Francisco, California, are partnering to exclusively broadcast all XSAN LIVE Pay-Per-View and Free-View sports action events through the Ustream broadcasting platform in a one year agreement reached on May 19, 2011.
The first broadcast under this partnership will feature the first ever race of the new US Legends Dirt Modified developed by Ray Evernham on May 24, 2011, at East Lincoln Speedway in Stanley, North Carolina. This free broadcast will be available at www.xsanlive.tv or http://www.ustream.tv/channel/xsantv.
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April 27, 2011
YORK Motorsport Renew Partnership With NUUN
Team Pleased To Continue Relationship With Source Of Optimal, Balanced Hydration
Motorsport is one of the most physically and mentally challenging of all sports.
For racing drivers, hydration is of particular importance.
Especially in endurance racing where drivers are in hot race car cabins for multiple hours, concentration is paramount.
Strong correlations between proper hydration and the ability to concentrate have been proved.
What better than for a racing team to have as a partner, the company that is at the leading edge of providing an easy-to-use answer to the hydration question?
nuun offer a perfect balance of electrolytes to ensure the most efficient hydration and is provided in a sturdy, waterproof, easy-to-carry container. Just perfect for a driver's gear bag!
The "community love board @ nuun's Seattle headquarters - YORK Motorsport hero cards can be seen in upper left and right corners!
Says Tim Moxey, nuun CEO, “nuun’s used by the best athletes on the planet to manage hydration on the go and with over five years of developing the category we know that our blend of electrolytes works best to help replace what you lose."
"We think what YORK Motorsport are doing is special. We are pleased to continue our official support via this partnership." noted nuun's Sponsorship Program Director, Kimberly Lorton.
"We're extraordinarily pleased to have nuun rejoin us a a Team Supplier!" noted Kevin York during preparation for his upcoming endurance karting race, the 24 Hours of Charlotte. "We've been a huge fan of nuun for quite some time now - since we first discovered the product at an expo in Seattle, years ago. To be able to continue our relationship as nuun ambassadors is important to us."
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April 11, 2011
Kevin York Tests US Legends Modified At Carolina Speedway
From Kevin:
"I enjoyed very much driving a new U.S. Legends Modified race car at Carolina Speedway last weekend. Special thanks to Shawn Parker of the Dirt Track Racing School for facilitating it. Evan York and I are scheduled to test one again later in April."
See a short video montage on YouTube here.
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March 28, 2011
Kevin Donates Time Instructing with B.R.A.K.E.S. Teen Pro-Active Driving School
Twice in the first quarter of 2011, Kevin York returned to the safe and controlled environs of a vehicle dynamic area to educate young drivers in the nuances of vehicle control.
On 19 February and 26 March 2011, Kevin joined other professional driving instructors in guiding over one-hundred-forty drivers through the B.R.A.K.E.S. Teen Pro-Active Driving School - a 501(c)(3), safe driving charity, founded by NHRA Top Fuel drag racer Doug Herbert.
In his years of instructing, Kevin has worked with many types of drivers - from racing car drivers to newly-licensed teens.
"Perhaps no greater satisfaction can be attained by offering insights to skills and mindsets that may one day, be lifesaving.The intent - and indeed execution - will be to instill in the students a sense of control they can have over a motor vehicle - and themselves.
With an emphasis on awareness and vehicle control derived from experiential training, the B.R.A.K.E.S. program aligns greatly with my beliefs.
I am well-pleased that they've asked me to join them." noted Kevin.
The B.R.A.K.E.S. Teen Pro-Active Driving School gives young drivers the dynamic experience of handling a vehicle in adverse driving conditions in a controlled environment. Professional driving instructors educate students on the proper way to handle skids, panic stops, accident avoidance and driving with distractions. Since the driving school began in 2008, B.R.A.K.E.S. has provided hands-on training to nearly 2,000 teens from 14 different states. For more information, see: www.putonthebrakes.org
January 31, 2011
YORK Motorsport To Attend SAE Technical Presentation At NASCAR HoF
Kevin and Evan to join SAE Carolina Section Associates at VIP Event
On 1 February 2011, Kevin and Evan York of YORK Motorsport will attend a technical presentation reviewing NASCAR's forthcoming introduction of fuel injection into the Sprint Cup Series.
Mike Fisher, Managing Director-Research and Development at NASCAR, will give the presentation.
There is significant conversation - some would say controversy - surrounding this topic so it should be interesting to hear Mr. Fisher's commentary.
"As a racer - and future college-level mechanical engineering student - I'm really looking forward to meeting other SAE professionals at this event" Evan stated. "It will also be interesting to hear about NASCAR's plans for fuel injection. They already oversee fuel injection systems in their Grand Am division's Daytona Prototype class now so I can't imagine it's too difficult. Or is it?"
October 22, 2010
Kevin Has Successful 12H Race With West Coast Touring Cars
Teams and drivers from different states and countries assembled at Portland International Raceway last weekend to take on the thirty-fifth edition of the 12 Hours of the Cascades, a half-round-the-clock endurance race for GTs, touring cars and enduro specials.
The race at the scenic and historic circuit got underway on Saturday, October 16th at 9:45h and finished exactly twelve hours later.
As in previous years, the 12H of the Cascades was organised by Conference of International Sports Car Clubs Portland affiliate, Cascade Sports Car Club.
Two days full of track action were to be had. On Friday, October 15th, teams and drivers had open testing. On the Saturday, following a brief warm-up, the race started at 09:45 h and ended at 21.45 h.
All the action from the perspective of Kevin York - driving the West Coast Touring Cars’ team PRO3 BMW - could be be followed by viewing Twitter updates @YORKMotorsport (designated by the #12HC hashtag)
While the team did suffer mechanical problems, they were able to repair them and return to the race - albeit multiple laps down.
Ultimately, a fourth-place E2 class finish and ninth in the overall standings was achieved.
More details will follow.
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October 06, 2010
YORK Motorsport Attends GRAND-AM Banquet At NASCAR Hall Of Fame
GRAND-AM's Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Awards Banquet presented by SunTrust was held Saturday, October 9th at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina.
GRAND-AM honored the top three drivers and first-place teams and manufacturers in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge in both the Grand Sport (GS) and Street Tuner (ST) classes, as well as the MESCO Building For The Future Rookie of the Year and winners of other contingency awards, including the SunTrust Improve Your Position.
The cars of GS champs Charles Espenlaub and Charlie Putman and ST champs Lawson Aschenbach and David Thilenius were on exhibit, marking the first sports cars to be displayed at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Fans can see the cars Saturday throughout the day.
As an alumnus of this year's championship team, Kevin York (along with son Evan) will be present at the champion's table.
C360R team principal, Karl Thomson extended an invitation to the Yorks and naturally they accepted.
"With the banquet being held here in our adopted hometown of Charlotte it will be a short commute to the banquet." laughed Kevin "I'm honored that the team asked us to join them for such a wonderful occasion. It was good to reconnect with those on the team that I worked with during the 2008 season."
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September 15, 2010
WCTC Sign Kevin York for 2010 12 Hours of the Cascades
Grand Am driver York to partner with Dunn, 2005 SCCA Northwest Region ITA champion
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Kevin York will return to Portland International Raceway with West Coast Touring Cars' (WCTC) for the 2010 edition of the Twelve Hours of the Cascades.
"Our participation in this event - and successful completion of it - will be an exciting way to continue the relationship with our friends at the West Coast Touring Cars team." Kevin remarked. "I look forward to driving with Rob again for the event. I know the team - and sponsor Car Tender - are working hard to continue their development of the BMW PRO3 car. We're banking on it being both fast and reliable. We'll be gunning for a P2 class win this year to go along with the P3 class win I enjoyed in 2004."
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June 23, 2010
WCTC Sign Kevin York for 2010 Spokane Grand Prix
West Coast Touring Cars taps Kevin York For Multiple Races
Held at Spokane County Raceway - likely during seasonally hot summer weather - the race should prove to be as challenging as any.
"I'm very pleased that Rob Dunn of West Coast Touring Cars has invited us to drive one of his racing cars once again. I'll be driving WCTC'S Dodge ACR that I've raced many times before. I'll be racing in as many as three classes potentially. For this event WCTC have brought in John McDermott to be my car chief and strategist - that is a huge benefit. Could be a busy weekend! The racing in Conference is very competitive and I enjoy that. Also, Spokane County Raceway is one of my favorite road-racing courses in the Northwest!" noted York.
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April 10, 2010
YORK Motorsport Ready For VLK 24 Hours of Charlotte Endurance Race
Father and son duo, Kevin and Evan York have again been recruited by Jade Gurss and his fingerprint inc. team; for the 2010 24 Hours of Charlotte @ Victory Lane Karting endurance race.
Victory Lane Karting (VLK) - an indoor race facility located in Charlotte, NC - will be hosting their third annual twenty-four hour endurance race on the Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend.
The event will begin on Sunday, May 30th at ten AM and conclude twenty-four fun - and fast-paced - hours later at ten AM on Monday, May 31st!
One of the premier endurance karting events in North America, Victory Lane Indoor Karting will show the competitors a few new twists and turns, thanks to a reconfigured track and new generation Sodikart RX-7 racing karts.
Past events were marked by passes to win with less than 45 minutes remaining, and finished with just 11 seconds separating the winning team from second place.
Home track advantage will be minimized during the 24 Hours of Charlotte, as all the karts are identical and assigned randomly. Additionally, kart equality will be maximized as the teams will switch karts at each fuel stop.
YORK Motorsport updates during the event can be found on Twitter: @YORKMotorsport & @EvanYork
Event coverage and information can be found at Victory Lane Karting's website here.
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March 29, 2010
WCTC Face Adversity Yet Finish Fourth In 6 Hour Enduro
Team Suffers Mechanical Blow On Opening Lap; Returns For Strong Finish
Kevin York in the WCTC BMW PRO3 car, preparing for race start.
During the second minute of a six-hour race, with Kevin York driving, the West Coast Touring Cars "YorDunFor" PRO3 BMW racing car suffered an engine valvetrain failure.
After nursing the car around the track and back to the paddock area, the WCTC crew - led by John McDermott of WCTC sponsor Car Tender - set to work.
After a miraculous repair performed in record time, York returned to the track to complete his long stint - setting class-competitive times in so doing.
The first driver change found Paul Forgey getting in for his driving time. Paul was met with wet weather and he faced it well driving consistent and careful laps in the increasing dampness.
WCTC team principal Rob Dunn hopped in for the sprint to the finish. The wet weather turned into a deluge - so much so that the race was called complete fifteen minutes shy of the full six hour mark.
In the end, WCTC finished a respectable fourth place in class against the likes of other excellent cars and drivers - such as BimmerWorld owner James Clay of SCCA Pro Racing and Grand Am fame who was driving a brand new PRO3 car in the event.
More details to follow soon...
March 22, 2010
6 Hours Of Seattle Final Preparations Underway For WCTC BMW PRO3
Team sponsor, Car Tender, opens workshop to team
In the final days leading up to this weekend's 5th Annual Six Hours of Pacific Raceways, John McDermott of WCTC Team Sponsor, Car Tender, has been finalizing updates to the team's BMW PRO3 race car.
Stay up to date via Twitter @YORKMotorsport and @OYorDunFor
February 02, 2010
WCTC Sign York for 2010 6 Hours of Pacific Raceways
Kevin York Rejoins West Coast Touring Cars' 2005 SCCA Northwest Region ITA Champion Rob Dunn for 5th Annual Endurance Race
Held this year on Sunday March 28, the event is sanctioned by the International Conference of Sports Car Clubs and presented by the International Race Drivers Club (IRDC).
The six-hour endurance race will host racing teams and drivers from the Pacific Nortwest region with some from as far away as California, North Carolina and even Canada. Featuring pit stops for tires, fuel, and driver changes - while racing against each other in multiple classes and for the overall win - racers will tackle one of the most unique and challenging race courses in the United States.
As he did for last October's 12 Hours of the Cascades, Kevin will be driving the Car Tender/GoEnzo.com/YGM LLC PRO3 BMW.
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Practice sessions begin at 9 a.m., the parade lap will be at 10:55 a.m. and the race will go from 11 a.m. to the checkers at 5 p.m.
The IRDC will be providing road racing fans guest passes to attend this exciting event.
Kevin York of YORK Motorsport has been a motorsport competitor, instructor, and coach for over two decades. He has been or is licensed by FIA, ACCUS, USAC, ICSCC, and Grand Am. For information, see www.yorkmotorsport.com or http://york-group.net
West Coast Touring Cars (WCTC) is an informal grouping of sports car racers set on having fun and being champions all at the same time. Rob Dunn and Paul Forgey, as team principals, race regularly in ICSCC and SCCA competition. For information, see www.westcoasttouringcars.com
Pacific Raceways - located near Seattle, Washington - features a 2.25-mile road course. The course features more than 125 feet of elevation change amongst a beautiful, naturally wooded area.
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January 14, 2010
YORK Motorsport supports Red Cross' Haiti Relief and Development
Joining hearts with the rest of the world, YORK Motorsport has made an obvious decision to help support the immediate needs of those affected by the devastation in Haiti.
The earthquake has wrought havoc in a section of the world already challenged by poverty and its related conditions.
Kevin York of YORK Motorsport stated earlier today that he would support the Red Cross' Haiti Relief and Development. Of the programs within the Red Cross, this fund enables them to provide immediate, vital support, emergency relief and recovery efforts to help those people affected by the earthquake in Haiti.
"We will give what we can and encourage all world citizens to do so also - as their means allow them to." noted York.
If you would like to donate financially to the Red Cross' Haiti Relief and Development, you can contact 1-800-HELP-NOW or visit the US national web site's online donation form.
December 05, 2009
YORK Motorsport Entered in 2nd Annual 12 Hours at VLK
Team fingerprint inc. directed by Jade Gurss is returning to Victory Lane Karting for the second running of the 12 Hours of Charlotte poised, primed, and READY for twelve hours of kart racing fun.
One of the premier endurance indoor karting events in North America, the 2009 edition of the 12 Hours of Charlotte will once against pit 16 teams of three to six drivers against one another on the challenging Victory Lane Karting track.
Along with Kevin and Evan York as drivers, Jade has brought in Golden Benny Kart League front-runner and UNC-C professor, Dr. John Connaughton.
Updates from the event can be found on Twitter at www.twitter.com/YORKMotorsport and www.twitter.com/EvanYork
FUN WILL ONCE AGAIN BE HAD BY ALL!
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October 18, 2009
Kevin Enjoys Good Finish With Great Car at 12 Hours of the Cascades
Kevin with the WCTC PRO3 BMW and Team OYorDunFor Crew Chief, John McDermott
WCTC's Team OYorDunFor finished a very respectable fifth in class and ninth overall in the 34th annual 12 Hours of the Cascades held at Portland International Raceway last weekend.
Driving the Team OYorDunFor/Car Tender/GoEnzo.com/YGM LLC PRO3 BMW, Tom Olsson, Kevin York, Rob Dunn and Paul Forgey all put in solid performances during their respective stints.
The conditions ran the gamut from dry to torrential downpour and all variations in between.
Starting at 9:45AM and concluding at a very dark 9:45PM, the race saw some attrition but most teams persevered to the end.
An exalted Kevin emerged from the car at race's end
More updates from the event can be seen at www.twitter.com/YORKMotorsport and www.twitter.com/OYorDunFor
October 15, 2009
Kevin joins WCTC for 2009 Twelve Hours of the Cascades
UPDATE: Follow along at our event Twitter page: www.twitter.com/OYorDunFor
York to partner with stalwart team led by 2005 SCCA Northwest Region ITA champion.
Kevin York will return to Portland International Raceway with West Coast Touring Cars' (WCTC) for the 2009 edition of the Twelve Hours of the Cascades.
The event is the 34th annual edition of the famed endurance race. Unique this year however, will be two events within one. There will be a six-hour race as well as the twelve-hour race. Both will start at the same time and competitors will be on track together. The six-hour event will simply end in the middle of the afternoon while those in the twelve-hour will race into the dark of night.
"Our participation in this event - and successful completion of it - will be an exciting way to continue the relationship with our friends at the West Coast Touring Cars team." Kevin remarked. "I look forward to driving with Rob again as well as our co-drivers for the event, Paul Forgey and Tom Olsson. I know the team - and sponsor Car Tender - are working hard to make the new BMW PRO3 car fast and reliable. We'll be gunning for a P2 class win this year to go along with the P3 class win I enjoyed in 2004."
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July 20, 2009
Kevin Grabs Podium Finish at Northern Quest Casino Grand Prix
Great weekend amongst friends. Kevin drives two cars in four races.
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Driving two different cars - one front-wheel drive, the other rear-wheel drive - meant that Kevin would be having twice the normal amount of fun this past weekend.
Despite mechanical challenges with both the WCTC Dodge ACR and the Olsson Motorsport BMW PRO3 cars, Kevin persevered on to competitive times with both.
Most especially satisfying was Saturday's Group 5 race in which Kevin started the BMW PRO3 car eleventh in class (EIP), and by the race's end was in second place, closing on the leader.
Sunday's race in the BMW was also good - while it lasted.
Starting that race fifth in class (much better qualifying!), Kevin was in the class - and overall race - lead by lap two.
During a spirited battle with two other-classed competitors, Kevin had the right front wheel lock up and opted to take an escape road rather than spoil the others' race. The resultant damage to the tire caused him to opt out of continuing on.
The WCTC Dodge ACR had intermittent - but persistent - engine electrical problems all weekend and proved frustrating - if not quick when it was operating normally.
Two great Group 1 starts resulted in eventual retirements for Kevin.
Overall however it was a great race event put on by Northwest Motorsports, sanctioned by the International Conference of Sports Car Clubs.
Kevin's next event with the ICSCC will be the perennial 12 Hours of the Cascades endurance race held at Portland International Raceway October 17, 2009.
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May 24, 2009
Finished! Kevin and Evan York Finish 24 Hours of Charlotte
Kevin driving the fingerprint inc. kart sometime around four in the morning...
While the result certainly was not what team fingerprint inc. was after, great racing and lots of fun ensued at the 2009 24 Hours of Charlotte.
Putting a frustrating Friday night qualifying behind him, YORK Motorsport driver - and fingerprint inc. "ringer" - Evan York started the karting endurance race for the team from the thirteenth spot.
Driving in his signature methodical yet aggressive manner, Evan moved up through the field.
After his double stint Evan handed the kart over to his dad, Kevin York. Kevin maintained the improved position and handed over the kart once more to Evan.
At the end of the first three hours of the event, Evan and Kevin had collectively brought the fingerprint inc. entry well inside the top ten!
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May 23, 2009
It Begins! 24 Hours of Charlotte at Victory Lane Karting is NOW
Evan about to roll out for 24 Hours of Charlotte qualifying
Team fingerprint inc. directed by Jade Gurss is poised, primed and READY for 24 hours of kart racing fun.
Along with Kevin and Evan as drivers, Jade has brought in a diverse selection of teammates: Leilani Münter (Indy Lights and NASCAR), Ali Owens (ARCA), David Vasta (local karting scene), Steve Rosswick (actor and kart racer), Dr. John Connaughton (UNC-C professor).
Updates from the event can be found at TWITTER: www.twitter.com/YORKMotorsport
FUN WILL BE HAD BY ALL!
May 18, 2009
YORK Motorsport Entered in VLK 24 Hours of Charlotte Endurance Race
Father and son duo, Kevin and Evan York have again been recruited by Jade Gurss and his fingerprint inc. team; this time for the 24 Hours of Charlotte @ Victory Lane Karting endurance race.
Victory Lane Karting (VLK) - an indoor race facility located in Charlotte, NC - will be hosting their second annual twenty-four hour endurance race on the Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend.
The event will begin on Saturday, May 23rd at nine am and conclude twenty-four fun - and fast-paced - hours later at nine am on Sunday, May 24th!
One of the premier endurance karting events in North America, Victory Lane Indoor Karting will show the competitors a few new twists and turns, thanks to a 15,000 sq. ft. track expansion and new generation Sodikart RX-7 racing karts.
Last year’s inaugural event was marked by a pass to win with less than 45 minutes remaining, and finished with just 11 seconds separating the winning team from second place.
Joining Grand Am competitor Kevin and front-running kart racer Evan, will be a top group of drivers from around North America.
Already entered are reigning U.S. Indoor Karting Champion Mike Smith and returning 24 Hour of Charlotte race winner Dan Burke. Both of those drivers finished among the top-10 in the 2008 World Indoor Karting Championships.
Home track advantage will be minimized during the 24 Hours of Charlotte, as all the karts are identical and assigned randomly. Additionally, kart equality will be maximized as the teams will switch karts at each fuel stop.
YORK Motorsport updates during the event can be found on Twitter at www.twitter.com/YORKMotorsport
Event coverage and information can be found at Indoor Karting News' website here.
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May 14, 2009
Kevin York Joins iRacing Mobile Marketing Tour at NASCAR All-Star Race
Professional racing coach and driver, Kevin York will be on hand at Lowes Motor Speedway to discuss and demonstrate iRacing’s web-based racing simulation service.
Charlotte, NC (YGM LLC) 1 May 2009 -- While NASCAR drivers and All-Stars are racing around Lowe’s Motor Speedway May 15 & 16, fans will have the opportunity to experience similar challenges on virtual race tracks at iRacing.com's 2009 Mobile Marketing display.
"From the start, one of the company's goals has been to expand the simracing community beyond its current boundaries," said Scott McKee, iRacing's vice president of marketing. "And we know that test drives are one of the best ways to do that. When enthusiasts have a chance to try iRacing and see for themselves how realistic our tracks and cars are - and how much fun it is to drive - they get it right away. Combine that with the competition side of our service, and subscribing, which they can do right there on the spot, becomes a very easy decision."
Being a racing driver coach, Kevin is always seeking ways for the drivers he works with to have more - and quality - training. “Many of my clients and fellow competitors use iRacing as part of their regular training regime.” noted York. “The quality of the experience is as close to the real thing as you’ll get.”
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April 28, 2009
Kevin York To Coach With Speed Secrets at PCA Cups & Saucers
28 April 2009 - Surrey BC & Charlotte NC
Kevin will be back at Watkins Glen May 13 and 14 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 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.
A two day event, it will include an abundance of track time as well as seminars and individual coaching provided by Speed Secrets.
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April 27, 2009
Kevin York Paced The Field During VIR’s Bosch Engineering 250 Weekend
Grand Am competitor and VIRginia International Raceway regular, Kevin York drove one of VIR’s official Volkswagen R32 Pace Cars this past weekend during multiple on-track activities.
In addition to pacing some of the competitive events, Kevin served as Lead Instructor for a very unique fan-appreciation activity.
Fans with three-day tickets for the Bosch Engineering 250 were able to drive the track Sunday morning in their own cars as led by Kevin.
"The track drives let fans see the track from the drivers' perspective. We wanted everyone to be able to experience the sport to the fullest and to keep coming back for more.” said track general manager Josh Lief.
“In my time racing here at VIR as well as all the time spent in my past role as Chief Instructor at the track’s Camp Motorsport, I’ve grown very fond of this place.” noted York just before the weekend. “Being asked by Josh to drive the VW pace car as well as facilitating a unique on-track experience for racing fans gives me a great deal of pleasure.”
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April 02, 2009
Kevin York works with Speed Secrets clients at Putnam Park test
Recently Kevin York worked with two Speed Secrets clients during what was a very successful 2-day test at Putnam Park.
The drivers were karting and Skip Barber graduate, Benjamin Searcy and young Canadian Ontario Formula Ford 1600 talent, Caitlin Johnston.
Searcy and Johnston are signed with ZSports Midwest to run the highly competitive 2009 Formula 2000 Championship Series in the team's Van Diemen RF02s
Both drivers quickly came to terms with the cars and the track, and showed their ability to work with Speed Secrets driver coach, Kevin York and the team.
"These cars are awesome," young Searcy said. "The power and handling is better than anything I've driven, and the reliability of the car allowed me to get in two full days of trouble free laps. I'd like to thank the team for providing me the opportunity to test. We had a ball and look forward to the entire 2009 season."
As for Caitlin, Ron Boltik (Owner/Partner of ZSports Midwest) had this to say: "We knew from the first session [at Mosport last year] (that) Caitlin was the real deal."
The F2000 Championship Series' first round takes place April 9-11 at VIRginia International Raceway.
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December 13, 2008
VLK Endurance Kart Race = 12 Hours of Action!!
Kevin York at the recent VLK 12H Endurance Race.
Joining SPEEDtv.com's Jade Gurss on his fingerprint inc. team for the recent 12 Hour Endurance Race at Victory Lane Karting in Charlotte, NC was tremendous fun!
Both Kevin and his son Evan were part of a five driver team that enjoyed an extremely competitive event - with other competitors like NASCAR Cup driver Joey Logano of Joe Gibbs Racing.
See Jade's SPEEDtv.com column about the event here.
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June 18, 2008
Good Morning America discovers Enzo, Garth...and Kevin
Good Morning America's interview with Garth about The Art of Racing in the Rain.
May 28, 2008
Coaching coaches with Speed Secrets at BeaveRun
28 May 2008 | Charlotte, NC
York to join Ross Bentley and Speed Secrets staff for exclusive program.
Kevin will be helping to facilitate a workshop consisting of one day of classroom sessions with famed coach, Ross Bentley, focusing on the mental aspects of driving, job performance, communication and instructing and one day of hands on practice of exercises with Speed Secrets coaches in BeaveRun provided school cars.
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May 27, 2008
YORK, MILLER LEAD COMPASS360 AT LIME ROCK
Read about it here!
YORK, MILLER LEAD COMPASS360 AT LIME ROCK
Read about it here!
May 19, 2008
Hooked on Driving visits Pocono with Kevin as Chief Driving Coach
19 May 2008 | Long Pond, PA
Kevin will once again be a part of the Hooked on Driving team for an exciting track day.
This time the venue will be the "North Course" at Pocono International Raceway in Pennsylvania.
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March 28, 2008
Kevin York joins Hooked on Driving as Chief Driving Coach
28 March 2008 | North Carolina & Pennsylvania
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.
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January 29, 2008
York partners with PitFit Training
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.
January 25, 2008
TOP SIX FINISH FOR YORK IN 2008 KONI CHALLENGE SERIES DEBUT
Teammates York and Miller advance through field for great result.
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.
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January 24, 2008
YORK Motorsport Uses SpinVox Blog to Connect with Race Fans
SpinVox, the global leader in Voice-to-Screen messaging, announced today that race car driver and coach Kevin York will use the SpinVox Blog voice-to-text blog service to maintain and update his personal Web site while on the road with the Grand American 2008 Koni Challenge Series which debuts later this week.
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.”
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January 23, 2008
KEVIN YORK BRINGS UNIQUE MARKETING PARTNER...
...TO DAYTONA FOR KONI CHALLENGE SERIES FIRST RACE
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.”
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January 12, 2008
KEVIN YORK ON PACE WITH NEW TEAM AT DAYTONA TESTING
12 January 2008 | Charlotte, NC
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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November 15, 2007
KEVIN YORK JOINS COMPASS360 FOR 2008 KONI CHALLENGE SEASON
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Full-season effort with unique, new sponsor.
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!”
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October 31, 2007
2008 season plans building momentum - KONI Challenge Series targeted
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.
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October 21, 2007
York and Dunn endure wetness at Four Hours of Pacific Raceways.
Pacific Raceways | Kent, Washington
"...there was a Neon running at a pace unlike I have ever seen a Neon running before."
The above quote - from a fellow competitor (who eventually went on to win his class in the event) - sums up the West Coast Touring Cars' 2007 attempt at the Four Hours of Pacific Raceways.
Apart from a bungled (read, l-o-o-o-n-g) pit stop for rain tires shortly after the four-hour speed contest began, York and Dunn hustled the Dodge Neon ACR around the soaking wet (but sometimes drying) Pacific Raceways for all it was worth.
Considering the car is "punching above its weight" in terms of classification, a ninth-place class finish and twenty-fourth overall (of thirty-nine) finish were very respectable.
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October 03, 2007
Kevin York attends SME Motorsports events at SOUTH-TEC
3 October 2007 | Charlotte, North Carolina
Kevin York was in attendance at the Society of Manufacturing Engineer's (SME) SOUTH-TEC event at the Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, North Carolina.
The SME has recognized the importance of the motorsport sector and created a sub-organization within itself known as SME Motorsports.
As part of SOUTH-TEC 2007 Exposition & Conference, SME Motorsports showcased motorsport-focused displays which featured race-relevant technology.
The performance parts manufacturing sector of motorsports is in a continuous period of growth. SME's Motorsports initiative allows connections with technical resources and manufacturing expertise to advance motorsport related manufacturing endeavors.
Also in attendance at SOUTH-TEC were notables such as Tim Cindric, president of Penske Racing, Bobby Hutchens, vice president of R&D, Richard Childress Racing, Andy Papathanassiou, executive director of North Carolina Motorsports Association, Kurt Busch, NASCAR driver of Penske Racing, Ryan Newman, NASCAR driver of Penske Racing, Charles Jenckes, Motorsport Consultant and Engine Development Engineer as well as a panel of academicians from several top US universities and colleges invested in high-level motorsport education.
All the above speakers congregated in the SME Motorsports' Manufacturing for Performance Theater at SOUTH-TEC.
"While I am not specifically involved in the manufacturing engineering sector of the sport, I thought it important to support my motorsport colleagues and the connection SME Motorsports is making, with my attendance." Kevin stated after leaving the event Wednesday.
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September 23, 2007
YORK Motorsport to offset emissions from racing in NWERS
23 September 2007 | Seattle Washington USA
YORK Motorsport to offset carbon emissions created during race
Understanding that motorsport is an obvious producer of carbon emissions, Kevin York of YORK Motorsport has made the decision to partner with leading carbon-offset organization CarbonFund.org.
"We recognize the important role we can play in reducing carbon emissions. We can balance our carbon emissions while, at the same time, provide an educational platform for sports car endurance racing competitors and fans. We are proud to do so and to make a difference." noted Kevin York.
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September 19, 2007
Kevin rejoins WCTC for 2007 NWERS' Four Hours of Pacific Raceways
19 September 2007 | Seattle, Washington
York partners with 2005 SCCA Northwest Region ITA class champion, Rob Dunn.
Kevin York will return to Pacific Raceways with West Coast Touring Cars' (WCTC) lead driver, Rob Dunn, for the 2007 edition of the Four Hours of Pacific Raceways.
This event - part of the Northwest Endurance Racing Series (NWERS) and presented by the International Race Driver's Club - will be sanctioned by the International Conference of Sports Car Clubs (ICSCC).
"Our participation in this event - and successful completion of it - will serve to offset our prior endurance outing earlier this year at Portland International Raceway where we DNF'D" Kevin remarked. "I look forward to driving with Rob again. I know the team has worked hard on making the car more reliable.
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July 23, 2007
Camp Motorsport is a success!!
23 July | Alton, VA
First season results are winning ones!
Speaking by phone en route to a meeting in Georgia, Kevin York of YORK Motorsport had this to say about Camp Motorsport:
"I am very pleased about how well the first season of the Camp went. The campers - I call them drivers - were all very enthusiastic young people. If the groups we had at the Camp are indicative of the youngsters growing up as motorsport fans and maybe even drivers, then our sport is in good hands!"
Kevin York, Camp Motorsport's Driving Manager and Chief Instructor relates a bit of information to a young racer at the Camp.
Kevin York (front car) shows a racing line on VIRginia International Raceway's Patriot Course. The following driver is a participant from Camp Motorsport. They are both driving Mini-Cup cars - 1/2 scale NASCAR-style racing cars.
Perhaps the best summation of Camp Motorsport is one that was written by one of the Camp's attendees. It can be found on the IndyCar.com website. Link is here.
May 16, 2007
Kevin York joins Camp Motorsport for inaugural season.
16 May 2007 | Danville, Va
York joins staff of Camp Motorsport as Driver Manager
Designed for young people aged 10-16 who are racing enthusiasts, Camp Motorsport will be a dream come true, combining the thrill and excitement of racing with a summer-camp setting to provide the most unique and enjoyable experience available.
York, as an experienced racing competitor, instructor and coach, has been appointed to develop and present the driving curriculum portion of the camp.
Camp Motorsport is located at VIRginia International Raceway (VIR), a 1400-acre Southern Virginia motorsport facility.
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March 17, 2007
Fun with Frustration
FUN WITH FRUSTRATION – KEVIN YORK AFTER THE EIGHT HOURS
Prior winner suffers DNF with West Coast Touring Cars team
17 March 2007| Portland International Raceway, Portland, Oregon
Kevin York of YORK Motorsport lamented a mechanical failure of the West Coast Touring Car’s (WCTC) P2-classed car. The result was a non-finish at the Eight Hours of the Cascades sports car endurance race at Portland International Raceway on 17 March 2007.
York - a 2004 Eight Hours P3 class-winner - joined co-drivers from WCTC, 2005 SCCA Northwest Region ITA class champion, Rob Dunn and car owner Paul Forgey for this event.
WCTC elected York to drive the team’s first stint – planned to be approximately two-hours, forty-five minutes in length.
Kevin York, belted in the WCTC car prior to race.
"The team had three solid and fruitful practice sessions in the morning, before the event
." Kevin remarked after the race. "My teammates and I were optimistic for a dependable run to the finish of the race. With many strong P2-class contenders, we knew we’d struggle to be as fast as some of them. However, we planned on running consistent laps and working any attrition or caution periods to our advantage. However, we got off to a poor start when the car would not! (start) Once underway, we chased down many of our class competitors and the car was running fairly well. Eventually an engine misfire condition presented and the engine died while on-track. Per the event rules, only the driver can work on the car – anything else, including a tow to the pits – would have disqualified us. I labored trackside for about forty-five minutes with various spare parts and tools that the team brought to me via the closest opening in the track’s fencing. I did manage to get the car running again – only to have it repeat its problems. After hours of valiant efforts from the WCTC crew – including an attempt to get back in the race when the car “acted repaired”, with Paul Forgey behind the wheel – it eventually came to pass that the engine again died on track. At that point, we had exhausted all our spares and the car was brought behind pit wall for the final time.
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I would like to thank Rob, Paul, and all the WCTC team for their “never give up” attitude. Too, I’d like to thank my son, Evan for his support and insights.
While we did not finish and we did suffer a certain level of frustration, we all left the event richer from the experience and had smiles beneath the exhaustion.
Kevin York working on the ailing WCTC car during race.
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February 17, 2007
Kevin York rejoins WCTC for 31st Annual Eight Hours
KEVIN YORK RETURNS TO ENDURANCE CLASSIC; EIGHT HOURS OF THE CASCADES
Prior winner joins West Coast Touring Cars for thirty-first annual classic endurance race
17 February 2007| Madison, Wisconsin
Kevin York of YORK Motorsport today announced that he has made plans to return to competition at the Eight Hours of the Cascades sports car endurance race at Portland International Raceway on 17 March 2007.
This 31st Eight Hours of the Cascades is one of the United States oldest, continuously running sports car endurance races. It is the only one to continue use of the traditional "Le Mans" start.
Sanctioned by the International Conference of Sports Car Clubs (ICSCC), under the 2007 regulations as a non-championship race, and organized by the Cascade Sports Car Club, the race is a very popular event for Pacific Northwest sports car teams.
York, as a 2004 Eight Hours P3 class-winner, is pleased to have been asked to join West Coast Touring Cars (WCTC) for this year's event. Co-drivers from WCTC will be 2005 SCCA Northwest Region ITA class champion, Rob Dunn and car owner Paul Forgey.
"I really enjoy the true teamwork atmosphere that sports car endurance racing offers." Kevin remarked at the weekend. "Most especially, it will be fun to run with Rob and Paul in an event that I have come to enjoy very much. Additionally, it will give me an opportunity to have a bit of a warm-up prior to my forthcoming Grand Am events."
Kevin York of YORK Motorsport has been a motorsport competitor, instructor, and coach for nearly two decades. He has been or is licensed by FIA, ACCUS, USAC, ICSCC, and Grand Am. For information, see www.yorkmotorsport.com or http://york-group.net
West Coast Touring Cars (WCTC) is an informal grouping of sports car racers set on having fun and being champions all at the same time. Rob Dunn and Paul Forgey, as team principals, race regularly in SCCA and ICSCC competition. For information, see www.westcoasttouringcars.com
Portland International Raceway is a twelve turn, 1.967 mile road course, located five miles north of Portland, Oregon. Sanctioning bodies using the facility include Champ Car, IMSA, NASCAR, SCCA, PCA, and ICSCC.
Race day is Saturday, March 17th 2007 with the race starting at noon and running into the evening to a conclusion at eight p.m. (PST)
Partners with York for the event are Hyundai Star Program, Midwest HANS Inc., The Shock Doctor JANS device, N138.net, and YORK Group.
Aerial view of Portland International Raceway (Mt.Hood in background).
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February 16, 2007
Kevin York is a Friend of PIR
16 February 2007 | Madison, WI
Friends of PIR (FOPIR) is a non-profit service organization committed to the preservation and enhancement of Portland International Raceway (PIR) as a resource for those who use it, both participants and spectators alike; sustaining and expanding PIR's civic contribution as an institution in North Portland; providing guidance and support for the ongoing management of PIR in a manner that assures its ongoing value as a venue for motorsports, police training, bicycling, and other diverse forms of recreation and entertainment.
As a competitor, motorsport coach, and spectator who has used and enjoyed Portland International Raceway, Kevin York of YORK Motorsport supports the efforts of FOPIR.
More information about Friends of PIR can be found at:
www.friendsofpir.com or inquiry@friendsofpir.com
December 06, 2006
Marketing Partnerships with YORK Motorsport available for 2007
6 December 2006 | Madison, WI
An exciting and unique opportunity to join Kevin York and YORK Motorsport in an international motorsport collaboration exists now.
Contact Kevin via email regarding joining the project: kevin@york-group.net
October 28, 2006
Elements of diversity planned for 2007
28 October 2006 | Madison, WI
Kevin York plans for exciting and varied 2007 motorsport season.
Race tracks around the country are being put on Kevin York's planner.
Road courses. Ovals. New tracks. Old tracks.
Whatever it is, competitive efforts with maximum personal performance is what Kevin York of YORK Motorsport is after.
Exciting programs are being planned now - stay tuned!
October 07, 2006
Kevin York enthused by Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series' schedule
7 October 2006 | Madison, WI
Every 2007 Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series event has a minimum scheduled distance of 400 kilometers, which is also the standard "sprint race" distance on next year's calendar for the Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve, which was announced earlier this week. The Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series season will open and close with timed events, including a new-for-2007 three-hour event at Daytona International Speedway, as well as Twin Six-Hour season finales--one each for the Grand Sport (GS) and Street Tuner (ST) classes--at Virginia International Raceway, which is hosting similar events for the first time this weekend. The 2007 lineup of 12 races is the biggest in Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series history, surpassing the 11 race calendar that was contested in 2003.
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September 03, 2006
Kevin York to be guest instructor at Road America's BMW CCA OktoberFAST
14 August 2006 | Madison, WI
Kevin York to lead Advanced Driver and Instructor groups.
The BMW Car Club of America's Badger Bimmers Chapter's OktoberFAST will be held September 8-10 this year at historic Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.
Kevin will be oversee both groups' on-track sessions and conduct off-track classroom and discussion sessions with these sport-enthusiast drivers.
Road America consists of fourteen turns, three long straights, and four total miles of winding track cut through the Kettle Moraine area of southern Wisconsin in Elkhart Lake.
Not only is it the longest road racing course in North America, but one of the most exciting and picturesque racetracks in the entire world.
Additionally, an event from the International Council of BMW Clubs' calendar will coincide with and join OktoberFAST.
The BMW Vintage & Classic Car Club of America will use Road America as it's annual tour's terminus. In celebration of the seventieth anniversary of the BMW 328,they will have the vintage BMWS displayed at Road America all day Saturday, with a nice combination with a group of 328s. On the Saturday, a section of the paddock will be roped off for their cars and they will have some parade laps on the track during a special session before lunch of the Driving School.
August 04, 2006
Wishing Cristiano a speedy and full recovery
4 August 2006 | Madison, Wisconsin
Kevin and Evan York of YORK Motorsport were as pained as the entire motorsport commmunity was to hear of Cristiano Da Matta's horrific incident during Champ Car testing at Road America.
Cristiano has been at Theda Clark Medical Center with a head injury since his car collided with a deer that ran onto the track at Road America in Elkhart Lake on Thursday afternoon.
We send our thoughts and prayers to Cristiano for a speedy and full recovery - and a return to his passion of motorsport competition.
Photo courtesy RuSPORT.
July 13, 2006
Kevin York urges G8 leaders to consider FIA's "Make Roads Safe" initiative.
13 July 2006 | Madison, Wisconsin
Ahead of the G8 Summit this weekend, Kevin York of YORK Motorsport joins seven times F1 World Champion, Michael Schumacher, in asking the G8 leaders to pay special note to the Commission for Global Road Safety's recent report.
“We hope that G8 leaders will take up the recommendations of the Report and ask that they consider discussing the issue at their summit this year in Russia or again next year in Germany. We need to make people aware of the real human cost of road traffic injuries. Five hundred children are dying every day and thousands more are being disabled or injured. This is why I support the campaign to Make Roads Safe;” Schumacher was quoted as saying at the recent British Grand Prix.
July 01, 2006
YORK Group moves headquarters to Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin's city flag.
1 July 2006 - Madison, Wisconsin
YORK Group and subsidary company, YORK Motorsport this week moved headquarters to Madison, Wisconsin.
This exciting moves allows for a great location as it relates to motorsports.
Among many fantastic motorsport facilities in Wisconsin is of course the world-acclaimed Road America.
Keen followers of YORK Motorsport will recall we've been to Road America before as seen here!
While the scope of YORK Group's activities still will take on a national and international flair, this new area should prove to provide lots of available motorsport-based activity!
Stay tuned!
Kevin
June 21, 2006
York looks to Skip Barber National Championship by RACER
22 June 2006 - Seattle, Washington / Madison, WI
Kevin York of YORK Motorsport is in the planning stages for participating in the Skip Barber National Championship Presented by RACER.
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May 17, 2006
Kevin York to shakedown two new racecars this weekend.
17 May 2006 - Seattle, WA / Madison, WI
Kevin York of YORK Motorsport will be busy with two race teams this weekend!
He has been approached both by West Coast Touring Cars (WCTC) and Tom Olsson Motorsport.
Both teams are debuting new cars at Pacific Raceways.
Drawing on his experience, Kevin will drive the Olsson car in a private test session Friday, 19 May and the WCTC car in official sessions of the weekend's race.
The race will be held under International Conference of Sports Car Clubs sanction and hosted by the International Race Drivers Club.
Check back here for updated details as they present!
April 18, 2006
Kevin York casts gaze back to open-wheeled racing
18 April 2006 - Seattle, WA / Madison, WI
In that Kevin York of YORK Motorsport initiated his motorsport adventure in open-wheeled racing cars, it's natural to find him considering a return to competition in them.
To that end, the Cooper Tires Formula Ford 2000 Championship has gained Kevin's interest.
The Championship features modern, open-wheel race cars powered by either four-cylinder, double-overhead cam, fuel-injected 2.0-liter Ford Zetec engines, which produce around 160hp, or an earlier, slightly less powerful, carbureted 2.0-liter Ford engines which will be vying for Cooper Gold Cup honors. All cars employ "slick" (treadless) Cooper Zeon racing tires and are capable of speeds in excess of 140mph.
Talks with Series' teams have been initiated and Kevin is looking to the Portland, Mosport, and Road America rounds of this exciting and competitive racing series.
Stay tuned!
April 04, 2006
Kevin York mourns the passing of a friend and racer - Rory Price
2 April 2006 - Seattle, WA / Madison, WI
Friend and racer, Rory Price, died this past Friday night at Evergreen Speedway, Monroe, WA.
The sprint car he was driving impacted a wall at the Speedway during an evening practice session.
Rory, a long-time veteran of open-wheel motorsports, was test-driving the car as a favor to the car's owner. He was taken to a Monroe hospital after the incident but did not respond to resuscitation attempts.
The practice session was a tuneup for the first races of the season, scheduled for Saturday. But the races, which were to have included 38 NASCAR elite cars and about 20 winged sprint cars, were canceled because of weather.
Within the last few years, Rory had finally gotten married and he and his wife had a baby daughter within the last year.
He was as gregarious and fun-loving as a person could be.
While he was a fierce competitor on-track, he was equally generous in sharing his time, tools and race cars with his racing peers.
In fact, Rory offered us the use of his USAC midget sprint car for a test session a few years back at Wenatchee Valley Super Oval, Wenatchee, WA. His only stipulation to us that nite? To not lap faster than him!
Frankly, words cannot express the loss of yet another stellar human being from this earth.
Godspeed in your new journey Rory.
Kevin F. York
YORK Motorsport wishes Compass360/Racing "good racing luck" with Kensai Racing.
Friend of YORK Motorsport, Karl Thomson, has announced his alignment with Kensai Racing of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
This relationship will see Karl and co-driver Dave Ciekiewicz join Ray Lee's Kensai Racing for certain Grand American Road Racing's Grand Am Cup events later this year.
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April 01, 2006
IMSA Lites series gains Kevin York's interest.
1 April 2006 - Seattle, WA / Madison, WI
Following the announcement of the inaugural season of IMSA Lites, the new sports racer series sanctioned by the International Motor Sports Association, Kevin York of YORK Motorsport had this to say:
"With some of our goals here at YORK Motorsport including participation in Le Mans prototype racing, this new series seems like an excellent, if not cost-effective way, to get professional experience in sports-racers. The schedule that includes dates with the American Le Mans Series is exciting to us."
Ten races at five venues in 2006 make up the inaugural season of IMSA Lites. The schedule, announced by IMSA COO Tim Mayer, includes stops at a selection of North America's finest, most historic venues.
2006 IMSA LITES SCHEDULE
May 12-13, Drift Atlanta, Road Atlanta, Braselton, Ga.
May 19-21, American Le Mans at Mid-Ohio, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio
June 29-July 1, New England Grand Prix, Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, Conn.
August 18-20, Generac 500 at Road America, Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wis.
Sept. 27-30, Petit Le Mans, Road Atlanta, Braselton, Ga.
The International Motor Sports Association is the premier sanctioning body for sports car racing in North America. Since its establishment in 1969, IMSA has conducted hundreds of auto races on a variety of permanent and temporary racing circuits in the United States and Canada. IMSA currently sanctions such elite organizations as the American Le Mans Series, Star Mazda North American Championship, IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge presented by Michelin, Formula BMW USA, Panoz Racing Series and IMSA Lites. IMSA is headquartered in Braselton, Ga.
To contact Kevin York of YORK Motorsport, do so via email: kevin@yorkmotorsport.com. For more information, visit www.yorkmotorsport.com
March 30, 2006
Kevin York narrows options for Grand Am Cup
Plans are being made for a mid-season entry to the Grand Am Cup series.
Discussions with competitive teams are proving fruitful.
Stay tuned to this spot!!
Parties interested in partnering with Kevin and YORK Motorsport are encouraged to make initial contact via email: kevin@yorkmotorsport.com
March 21, 2006
Kevin York returns to SRP as guest driving instructor for BMW CCA
Kevin York of YORK Motorsport will be returning to hi-performance driving instruction for the first time in 2006.
He'll be joining some of the best driving instructors in the Northwest at Spokane Raceway Park.
The event is joint-sanctioned by both the Inland Empire Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America and the International Conference of Sports Car Clubs.
York will be helping participant drivers learn to drive more safely and confidently on the street or develop racing skills; the program is custom tailored to each participant. York will assess each participant driver's skills, set priorities, and work with them in the car, on track.
March 17, 2006
YORK Motorsport coaches West Coast Touring Cars' inaugural NWERS podium finish.
12 March 2006 - Seattle, WA / Madison, WI
Kevin York of YORK Motorsport today congratulated the drivers - Paul Forgey and Frank Grief - of the fledgling West Coast Touring Cars(WCTC) team on a podium finish in their first ever sports car endurance race!
WCTC participated in the inaugural Northwest Endurance Racing Series (NWERS) event on 12 March 2006 at Pacific Raceways near Seattle.
The team's Dodge Neon ACR was entered in the P2 class which also had Porsche and BMW racing vehicles in it.
York assisted the drivers by performing in the role(s) of driving coach and team strategist to both drivers.
For more information about the NWERS, visit their website at www.nwers.com.
For more information about WCTC, visit their website at www.westcoasttouringcars.com
For more information about YORK Motorsport and Kevin York, contact via email may be made to: kevin@yorkmotorsport.com
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February 20, 2006
2006 Rolex GT series participation in Kevin York's sights.
While any opportunity to race any vehicle is considered by those of us here at YORK Motorsport, the current plans focus primarily on the Grand American Road Racing Series' Rolex Grand Touring (GT) series.
Ongoing due-dilligence and talks with competitive teams is our current activity.
Check back here often for updates!
Kevin
kevin@yorkmotorsport.com
November 09, 2005
YORK Motorsport looks to 2006 Indoor Kart World Championship
5 November 2005 - Seattle, WA / Madison, WI
After initial conversations between the management staff (aka "Dad") and driver team (Dad - same as above - and Evan, aka "Son") of YORK Motorsport, it has been decided than an effort will be put forth to compete in the 2006 Indoor Kart World Championship (IKWC).
Indoor kart racers from all over the world will meet to compete and determine the season’s World Champion Driver, World Champion Team, and starting in 2006, a World Champion Nation.
Evan was heard saying:"With all the indoor racing that Dad and I have done and continue to do here in the Seattle area, I think that competing for a World Championship would be really cool!!"
In talking with Kevin, he was heard saying: "We've talked about forming a two-driver team. To have YORK Motorsport represented on the world stage would be a neat addition to our accomplishments. Taking what we've learned on the local scene and comparing it to the abilities of other indoor racers from around the globe would be a great challenge!!"
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November 03, 2005
Kevin York looks to 2006's upcoming race season.
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31 October 2005 - Seattle WA / Madison WI
With positiveness, we look forward to the forthcoming racing season of 2006.
We are in ongoing conversations with race teams in multiple and different racing series.
At these early stages, many exciting prospects lie on the horizon.
If you are a team owner looking for that driver, contact us today.
If you are a brand manager or company principal looking for that representative, contact us today.
Kevin F. York
YORK Motorsport
kevin@yorkmotorsport.com
October 02, 2005
Kevin York wins a wet-one at Pacific Raceways!!
At a very wet Pacific Raceways, Kevin York of YORK Motorsport took great joy in passing thirty of his competitors for an overall finishing spot of eleventh (yes, that means we started forty-first...qualifying was, erm, let's say...challenging...evil handling coupled with dry tires on a wet track...!)
Coupled with the overall (Group 2) race finish was a class win in H-Production!
Kevin York in the ACR Neon before the race.
The event was the season-ending one of the International Conference of Sports Car Clubs (ICSCC).
The "Last Chance Race" was presented by the International Race Drivers' Club and held under ICSCC sanction.
Very special thanks to Dunn-Forgey, Ltd., Mighty-O Donuts, and Evan York (Kevin's son), also of YORK Motorsport.
Watch this space for more exciting details soon!!
Unfortunately, the race was marred with an injurious accident just prior to the mid-point of the event. YORK Motorsport wishes a speedy recovery to those drivers and cars that were hurt.
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September 01, 2005
YORK Motorsport supports Red Cross' Hurricane 2005 Relief
Hurricane 2005 Relief and other Related Events
Victims of Hurricane Katrina are attempting to recover from the massive storm that ravaged the Gulf Coast of the United States.
American Red Cross volunteers have been deployed to the hardest hit areas of Katrina’s destruction, supplying hundreds of thousands victims left homeless with critical necessities.
By making a financial gift to Hurricane 2005 Relief, the Red Cross can provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to those in need.
Kevin York of YORK Motorsport encourages you to join him in playing a role in helping the victims of Katrina's devastation.
To do so via a donation to the Red Cross, click here.
July 23, 2005
Kevin York has another podium finish at Team Continental NBCF Grand Prix
Adversity doesn't deter effort.
Kevin York passing yet another competitor at Spokane Raceway Park. Photo courtesy of Walt Conley.
Once again we were honored to be invited to drive the "little Neon that could" by our friends at Forgey Racing and Mascot Theory Motorsports.
Having had such a good run - with lots of FUN at Seattle in May - all parties planned on the same for Spokane...
The event we were to take part in was the Team Continental presents National Breast Cancer Foundation Grand Prix. This race was round six of a twelve-round series that stretches from April to October. The series is sanctioned by the International Conference of Sports Car Clubs (ICSCC). The ICSCC was founded in 1957 and is the largest sports car racing sanctioning body in the Pacific Northwest. It consists of five member and five affiliate clubs in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.
Transporting racing vehicles to each motorsport venue is sometimes more of an effort than racing the cars they haul!! I know Rob and Paul feel that is a gross understatement given the trials and tribulations they suffered just trying to get to Spokane Raceway park!!
The duo and the haulers set out on the Thursday afteroon preceding the weekend and arrived at the track Saturday morning at 2AM - after what is supposed to be a four-five hour trip!!!!
Fuel injection and turbo system failure in the big Ford truck and cooling system and engine management issues with the smaller Ford truck meant that both Rob and Paul had their patience taxed to the limit!!. After much consternation, creativity intervened and both Dodge Neon ACR racing cars made it the front gate of Spokane Raceway Park and the duo fell fast asleep - in the cab of the remaining-as-running big Ford truck.
Meanwhile, at the comfy Holiday Inn nearby, we were sleeping soundly in our beds after a nightime blitz accross Washington state in our trusty BMW 528i, "Hans" - so named by my son)...
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July 09, 2005
Kevin York invited to drive at Team Continental NBCF Grand Prix
Following from the positive results at Pacific Raceways in May, Forgey Racing has again invited Kevin York to drive their Dodge Neon ACR.
Kevin York leading a competitor at Pacific Raceways - May 2005
The event this time will be the Team Continental Presents National Breast Cancer Foundation Grand Prix. This race is round six of a twelve-round series that stretches from April to October. The series is sanctioned by the International Conference of Sports Car Clubs (ICSCC). The ICSCC was founded in 1957 and is the largest sports car racing sanctioning body in the Pacific Northwest. It consists of five member and five affiliate clubs in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.
Held at Spokane Raceway Park and in the middle of a hot summer as it is, the race should prove to be as challenging as any.
"I'm very pleased to know that Paul Forgey of Forgey Racing has invited us to drive his racing car once again. The Improved Touring A (ITA) class that the car will compete in is a very competitive one. Also, Spokane Raceway Park is one of my favorite road-racing courses in the Northwest! Coupled with the fact that we'll be racing along side our friend Rob Dunn of Mascot Theory Motorsports in a similar car and we have a recipe for a FUN weekend. To top it all off, I'll have my son and fellow YORK Motorsport teammate Evan York helping me".- Kevin York
Arial view of Spokane Raceway Park.
Post-event details will be found here after the race weekend!
May 23, 2005
Podium finish for Kevin York at Pacific Raceways!!
With less than a dozen practice laps in a new car, Kevin York finished on the podium in a hotly contested Improved Touring A (ITA) class in the International Race Driver's Club "Salute to the Troops" sports car road race at Pacific Raceways.
Kent, Washington - 22 May 2005 -- With less than a (combined) dozen laps in practice and qualifying, Kevin York qualified the Forgey Racing ACR Neon in the top ten of a hotly contested ITA field. His subsequent movement through the field during the race - to finish on the podium - was due to relentless effort.
For the dry-wet-dry half-hour race event, York got a great start and passed several class and group cars in Pacific Raceway's long and fast turn 2.
Adjustments and adaptation to the rapidly changing weather meant York was very busy!
During the mid-race wetness, York was able catch and pass several out-of-class (and ostensiably faster...) cars. He hoped the rain would continue....
However, the sun returned and a dryline around the 2.26 mile road course presented an opportunity for other cars previously passed to regain ground.
York's finishing position of third (from eighth) was lauded by crew and competitor alike.
For more information about Kevin York and his YORK Motorsport, send an email to: kevin@yorkmotorsport.com
April 28, 2005
Kevin York joins Compass360/Racing for Laguna Seca Grand Am event.
Having forfeited my race seat to JC France for this upcoming weekend's U.S. Sportscar Invitational Grand Am Cup race at Laguna Seca, I will still be working with the Compass360/Racing team. For this event, I'll act as Team Strategist between the two BMW Z3 coupes.
Below you'll see the press release from Compass360/Racing about the event.
Rest assured though, I'll still bring my racing gear along with me - just in case! ;-)
4/27/2005 - Toronto-based Compass360/Racing today announced the team's driver line-up for the Grand Am Cup event at Laguna Seca. J.C. France -- no stranger to Grand American as the pilot of the #59 Brumos Daytona Prototype -- will be sharing the #06 Compass360 BMW Z3 Coupe with team owner (and 2003 Ontario Regional Champion) Karl Thomson. "These BMWs look like they'll be a blast to drive, and I'm looking forward to some good racing in Cup," said France. "We're really excited to have J.C. join the team," said Thomson. "His experience speaks for itself and we're looking forward to returning the Z3s to the front of the pack."The team is also continuing their support of young North American racers by fielding two 19-year old Skip Barber scholarship recipients. Billy Johnson, who's recently competed in Formula BMW and Star Mazda joins Chris Wehrheim in the team's #36 Z3. "These two are quick, consistent and have extensive experience at Laguna that'll be a real asset," said Thomson.
"We believe that Grand American is one of the best places for up-and-coming drivers to showcase their talents," added Thomson. "This series is without question the premier venue to launch a solid career in motorsports. Our young drivers for Laguna have proven themselves in open-wheel competition and are now ready to take podium finishes in professional racing."
Compass360/Racing's support of young drivers dates to the team's inaugural year in 2004, where talents like Jody Trudeau and Jeff Hersh helped the team secure an 11th place finish in the GAC championship. In 2005, 23-year old Jeff Wallace, 22-year old Becky Swafford and Tim Hauraney have already been part of the team. Hauraney, in particular, parlayed his drive with Compass360 at Daytona into a ride in a Porsche 911 in the FIA/GT series in Europe.
"We're committed to supporting young drivers through our involvement in Grand Am Cup," said Thomson. "This is a televised pro series that's got a growing fan base and has had explosive increases in its field size, which is exactly what sponsors are looking for. Right now, there's no question that Grand American is the place to be."
Compass360/Racing fields BMW Z3 Coupes (with distinctive opposing blue-and-white livery) in the series, and its cars are currently running seventh and ninth in the championship. The team is supported by sponsors Compass360 Design + Advertising, Hockley Autosport, mmwave Technologies, Burry Signs and Nautical White Yachtwear.
The US Sportscar Invitational at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca takes place April 29-30, 2005, and will be televised tape-delayed on SPEED Channel.
February 22, 2005
Kevin York presents exciting opportunity for businesses.
Kevin York of YORK Motorsport is actively working to assemble situations that brand managers and/or business leaders should have interest in.
Talks are ongoing with Grand American Road Racing Association teams as Kevin collects data about the various competitive efforts being put forth for the 2005 season.
The Grand American Road Racing Association, which sanctions the Rolex Sports Car Series and the Grand-Am Cup Series, is one of the fastest growing motorsports organizations in the United States.
The 11-race Grand-Am Cup calendar will deliver professional sports car racing to many key markets throughout North America in addition to being televised in the United States and Canada on SPEED Channel and distributed globally through ESPN International.
Now is the time for savvy marketing partners to join YORK Motorsport as it can offer a dynamic platform for business-to-business activities or for exciting brand-enhancement programs or new-product introduction.
Many leading companies are already convinced of the Grand American Road Racing Series' power - Kodak, TARGET, SunTrust Banks, CompUSA, CITGO - just to name a few.
2005 could be a breakout year for your brand!
For more information or to schedule a meeting, regarding partnership opportunities with Kevin York and YORK Motorsport, please initiate contact via email to: kevin@yorkmotorsport.com
Images courtesy of Grand American Road Racing.
November 09, 2004
Kevin York considers ROLEX Sports Car Series for 2005
In that all motorsport competitors strive to move forward on the track and in their careers, opportunities to drive higher-class cars are always keenly sought.
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November 01, 2004
Top ten Grand Am finish for Kevin York, with Compass360/Racing
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1 November 2004 - Seattle, Washington
In teaming up with Compass360/Racing, Kevin York of YORK Motorsport finished this past Saturday's Lexus Grand American 250 race at California Speedway with a solid, top-ten finish in the Grand Am Cup's ST class.
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October 25, 2004
YORK Motorsport wins the Eight Hours of the Cascades
Well, the 29th Annual Eight Hours of the Cascades sports car endurance race as come and gone for another year.
This year, we partnered with TC Motorsports and their beautifully prepared P3-classed Spec Miatas. Much of the work is done by team owner and lead driver, Carlo Sparacio. The additional work (along with some LeMans quality lighting system for the cars!) was provided by Group2 Motorsports of Seattle, Washington.
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October 22, 2004
Kevin York Signs with Compass360/Racing
22 October 2004 – Seattle, Washington Sports cars will race through the road course with its tight turns and fast straightaways when the Lexus Grand American Champions Weekend wraps up the Grand American season at California Speedway on October 29-31.
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September 02, 2004
YORK Motorsport thinks BIG for 2005
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YORK Motorsport thinks BIG for 2005
2 September 2004 - Seattle, Washington
Kevin York of YORK Motorsport was recently an invited guest of the Super Truck Racing Association of North America (STRANA) at the Road America round of the American Le Mans Series.
In his never-ending quest to experience racing vehicles of every sort, York spent time with the STRANA officials reviewing and experiencing the high-tech Class 8 racing rigs at the famous Wisconsin racing venue.
STRANA, under the sanction of the International Motorsports Association (IMSA), is a governing body for super truck racing in North America under the leadership of Executive Director Brian Till. Till, a former professional racing driver who now works for motorsports cable channel, SPEED, says STRANA is bringing a racing property to North America that motorsports fans will embrace.
“STRANA's creation is the result of months of planning, due diligence, discussions with people in the trucking industry and trucking industry media, with track owners and management, with those who run super truck racing in Europe and those who have run super truck racing series on this continent in the past," said Till.
“The FIA European Truck Racing Series as well as a similar series in Brazil, have been wildly popular with motorsports fans for years.” noted York. “I’m of the belief that STRANA’s efforts to bring such dynamic racing to North America are well founded.”
Kevin, as a seasoned competitor with experience in multiple forms of racing series and vehicles, has reason to believe that this series will be very exciting to be a part of. To that end, he currently is engaged in the process of making contact with teams that will be positioning themselves to take part in the 2005 STRANA race season of six events.
STRANA’s creation of the Super Truck Racing Series provides a platform that does not exist for the trucking and transportation industry in North America. Every business that is involved with the trucking and transportation industry will see that there is nothing more strategically correct for this industry to align its brands with.
Sponsors and suppliers of the Tonka Super Truck Racing Series and STRANA include Tonka, Haldex, Alcoa, ArvinMeritor, ZF Group NAO, Fluidyne High Performance, Stack, Spal, Shields, K&N, ATL, Racing Radios, TruckSkin, Stand-21, Detroit Locker and Pittsburgh Power.
Based in suburban Columbus, Ohio, STRANA is the governing body for class-8 super truck racing in North America. Its mission is to promote super truck racing and the trucking and transportation industry.
Based in Seattle, Washington and Madison, Wisconsin, Kevin York is an internationally credentialed motorsport competitor. His YORK Motorsport offers exciting, brand-centered marketing opportunities. For more information, see www.yorkmotorsport.com or make direct contact via email to: kevin@yorkmotorsport.com
October 27, 2003
Kevin York Pleased With Result at Portland Enduro Race
27 October - Portland, Oregon Having never turned a wheel in the RTG Ltd. BMW M3 racing car, Kevin York was eager with anticipation to do just that in this past Saturday's 26th Annual Eight Hours of the Cascades sportscar endurance race at Portland International Raceway in Portland, Oregon.
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October 10, 2003
Kevin York Signs With RTG Ltd. for Portland Enduro Race
10 October - Seattle, Washington Noted Northwest racing driver, Kevin York, has announced plans to compete in this year's 27th Annual Eight Hours of the Cascades sports car endurance race.
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June 01, 2003
YORK Motorsport teams with RTG ltd. for California 250
Seattle, Washington - 1 June 2003 Kevin York, of YORK Motorsport, announced today his agreement to join Seattle, Washington-based, RTG Ltd. and its Grand Am Cup professional racing team for participation in the upcoming Grand Am Cup Series' LEXUS California 250 at California Speedway, Fontana, California.
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April 24, 1988
Motorsport Athletes Get Their Due
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