A lot can happen in 50 months.

And a helluva lot did I’m sure, for everyone.

First off, apologies on not updating the blog - life has consisted of 100+ hour work weeks and has been moving at warp speed, but very fortunately, in the right direction.

Absolutely amazing what can happen when you just stick with it and get stuck in it.

As with the GoFundme racecar, my Nurburgring exploits, Japan and more - when people see that you are giving it your all, people will continue to come out of the woodwork to help.

Gets me emotional just thinking about the list of people that have helped me to this point.

But damn does it only make the story better.

And those supporters provide you with the confidence that you need, while also making you accountable to follow through with your goals.

Below are some updates since my last post. 50 fricken’ months worth:

2019

Started work nationwide at the rebirthed Skip Barber Racing School

2020

The team and I at Skip Barber Racing School (SBRS) worked our tails off through covid
Went full-time with SBRS, promoted to Lead Instructor
Drove in a few races such as the 8 Hour Cascade Enduro in Portland, Oregon (oldest running endurance race in North America, almost won it!)

2021

Drove in my first stateside Professional race for Skip Barber Racing School x Honda Performance Development (HPD) at Watkins Glen and Indianapolis piloting a Honda Civic Type-R (FK8) in the TC class in SRO TC America - finishing 5th and 6th respectively
Promoted to Race Series Director for Skip Barber Racing School’s storied race series now using modern F4 racecars
- Notable alumni of the series include: Sergio Perez, Juan Pablo Montoya, Alexander Rossi, Josef Newgarden, Ryan Hunter-Reay, more
Official Pace Car Driver for SRO GT America (formerly Pirelli World Challenge)
Drove in a few club races at Road America, Thunderhill, Sonoma
Worked Formula E

2022

Earned, raced my first full-season ever in my career, thank you to and piloting the Skip Barber Racing School x Honda Performance Development (HPD) Honda Civic Type-R in the SRO TC America series
- Finished with my first professional podium (2nd at Indianapolis), front row qualifying, and numerous top-5 finishes
Promoted to Director of Driving Schools of Skip Barber Racing School
Went to England to train

2023

Selected as an IMSA Diverse Driver Development Scholarship Candidate
Continuing to assist various nonprofits such as Ranger Road, a veterans-focused motorsports team
Kicking butt with Skip Barber Racing School as we continue to grow at an exponential rate
- The new ownership has established a culture of work ethic and morals that is only concerned in doing racing the right way. It’s been an incredible honor, experience, and I am truly grateful to finally find such a caring home and place of employment in the new Skip Barber Racing School. What a freaking team. Truly urge you to see what we’re about
Sold my 1997 VW Golf Gti VR6 and purchased a 2019 Volvo S60 T6 turbocharged/supercharged R-Design with a Polestar tune (longest name ever). I love the car
Picked up a new helmet and paintjob courtesy of Polen Designs

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10 year old Ken could only dream of these things.
15 year old Ken specifically practiced in those canyons late at night for these exact things.
26 year old Ken actually started believing that these things could happen.
30 year old Ken is dumbfounded that these things are starting to happen.

And today, 36 year old Ken is just trying to appreciate all the things.

This thing called life is just such a stupid journey.
And it’s so incredibly short.
But man am I excited more than ever to keep these stories coming.

Lot of truly amazing things in the works and I can’t wait to share them as they come.

Really appreciate you checking in.

And from the bottom of my heart, thank you so freaking much for supporting me.
It is everything. You are everything.

Work hard. Keep learning. Be present.
And send it.

We’re only just getting started.

Ken

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‘As long as I have fun playing, the stats will take care of themselves’
Ken Griffey Jr.

our sweet Skip Barber F4 cars

one of the fastest in his day and funniest today, Mr. Claude Bourbonnais

launching Lexus’ new yacht in Miami

Ken, a coaching client and now friend, gave me a signed bat of KEN GRIFFEY JR..ty Ken!

this man, Roger Werne, held the pole vaulting record at SJ State for decades. also the head of Lawrence Livermore Labs. and he used to coach and mentor me in polevault and in life all throughout HS. he came to our school and i got to help him out with his driving. very special day