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| September 14, 2010 News |
| eKartingNews.com Driver of the Month - Bobby Kelley - August 2010 |
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 | Bobby Kelley drove to the TaG Senior victory at the PKC West Coast Shootout at Santa Maria
(Photo: Tony Leone - sixspeedphotos.com) |
In a continued effort to highlight the many outstanding performances by drivers around the country, eKartingNews.com is proud to introduce the ‘Driver of the Month’ program. Each month, the staff at EKN will determine the one driver who stood out above the rest and give the viewers a chance to know exactly what they accomplished and who they are.
In just its second edition, the Superkarts! USA ProKart Challenge West Coast Shootout is projected to be one of the big events during the summer time schedule for karters along the western portion of the country. With a field similar to the SKUSA SpringNationals and a majority planned to compete in the SKUSA SuperNationals in November, the event is a great measuring stick to see just where you stack up at that point in the season. Leaving the Santa Maria Karting Association facility on August 14, Bobby Kelley put his name into the hat for TaG supremacy with his first PKC West Coast Shootout victory in TaG Senior.
The event began with Kelley ending up second in qualifying to his teammate Nick Johnston, who posted a 47.749 lap time, while placing ahead of PKC South point leader and former Indy 500 Rookie of the Year Phil Giebler. Kelley was just 96-thousandths off Johnston’s time, as the two have posted similar results as of late. The first eight-lap heat race saw Johnston and Kelley break away. Kelley used Johnston as the rabbit, working by for the lead on the seventh lap, going on to take the win and record the fast lap of the race. Using the inside line to his advantage, Kelley held the lead through the opening corner of heat two, leading the rest of the way unchallenged to a 1.3-second win as the rest of the field fought over the second position.
It was a mad shuffle to begin the 15-lap feature, as Giebler came away with the point over Johnston and Kelley fell back to third. Once by Johnston on lap four, Kelley set his sights on the SKUSA Pro Tour TaG Senior point leader - Giebler. Four laps later, Kelley pulled the trigger and regained the lead. From there, Kelley would run the fast laps of the race to score the victory by one second over Giebler, while Johnston earned the final podium position.
Over Labor Day weekend, Kelley clinched the ProKart Challenge North TaG Senior championship with a victory at the Jim Russell International Karting Center in Sonoma, California. Kelley will continue his bid for the IKF Region 7 Championship Series title in PRD Senior as the year ends, looking to head into the SKUSA SuperNationals XIV with momentum.
 | Bobby Kelley - EKN Driver of the Month - August 2010
(Photo: Joey Barros - NEIphoto.com) |
August 2010 EKN Driver of the Month - Bobby Kelley
Bio
Date of Birth: July 10, 1992
Hometown: Riverside, Ca
Parents: Gene and Kristin Kelley
Siblings: Andy Kelley
Height/Weight: 6’1” / 160lbs
Education: Riverside Community College
Job: Construction worker
Racing Resume
Chassis: Maddox
Engine/Engine Builder: Motori Seven/ P1 Engines
Sponsors: Position-One Motorsports, Oakley, Molecule, K1 Speed
Series You Compete In: ProKart Challenge, IKF
Years Karting: 5
How did you get started in karting? Arrive and Drive at Adams Kart Track
What has been the high point in your racing career? 2010 IKF Grand National Champion
What are your goals in racing? To win every race
In a few words, how would you describe your driving style? Calm and smooth
Funniest moment at the race track? Too many funny moments
Likes
Favorite Track: Sonoma (Jim Russell International Karting Center)
Favorite form of professional motorsports: Formula 1
Favorite karting driver: Joshua Harris
Favorite professional driver: Lewis Hamilton
Favorite website: eKartingNews.com
Favorite movie: Grind
Favorite actor/actress: Jonah Hill
Favorite music/group: Anything really
Favorite vacation/activity spot: Lake Mead, NV
Favorite food: King Taco
The Real Deal
What do you do when not at the track? Work and go to school
What are your goals outside of karting? To be in Law Enforcement
What type of street car do you drive? 2006 Silverado
What type of street car would you like to drive? Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
What are your pet peeves or things that irritate you? Traffic
What do you think could be done to improve the sport of karting? Advertise on TV
What are your favorite aspects about the sport of karting? The competition and always learning something new
August Driver of the Month - Honorable Mention:
- Sam Beasley: WKA Manufacturer’s Cup Series @ New Castle - Three wins, 1 runner-up (1 pole awards)
- Brett Farmer: WKA Gold Cup Series @ New Castle - 6 wins (Briggs Lite, Medium, Heavy, Briggs Animal Mod Medium, Heavy, Money Race)
- Skylar Robinson: WKA Gold Cup Series @ New Castle - 4 wins (swept Junior classes)
- Jeff Smith: ProKart Challenge West Coast Shootout - S4 main event winner (qualified 13th) |
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