Evan York

For those of you who may have some sort of social media profile like Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook…you’ve likely heard what “Throwback Thursday” is all about. You simply dig up an old photo, lingering around in your smart phone, and share a story about it in 140 characters or less to all of your followers.

Well, on this “Throwback Thursday”, I am going to share with you my very first dirt oval driving experience – and how it has evolved into an opportunity I have for 2013.

On February 20th, 2010, I drove a wingless sprint car for the first time – ever. It was also only the second time I’d ever driven any type of racing vehicle on an oval – and the first time on a dirt surface. Suffice to say, the learning curve was STEEP.

Now, I have always had respect for dirt track racers, despite the fact that I grew up around sports car, roadcourse racing.

Having experienced what it’s like to take a turn in a sprint car – essentially sideways and backwards!  - I wanted to experience it again, and again!

The following year, I was provided an opportunity to race in the inaugural season of the US Legends, Dirt Modified championship. I was a team driver with The Dirt Track Racing School’s race team, with support from Garth Stein, GoEnzo.com, Victory Lane Indoor Karting, & Liquifix – not to mention a ton of support from friends and family.

After several podiums, a flip, a WIN!, and a top-five championship finish, I was pleased with the results of my performances.

This season? Well, this season could be my biggest to date.

I have been offered an opportunity to compete with a team in the Carolina RaceSaver Sprint Car Series for 2013! There are going to be approximately fifteen races at five to six tracks throughout the Southeast, along the I-85 and I-77 corridor. Right now, I can assure you I am working harder than ever to secure marketing partners to take advantage of this opportunity.

Between a full schedule at UNC Charlotte studying mechanical engineering, with a motorsport concentration, coaching nearly a dozen clients in racing  go-karts, and hoping to go racing next season…I sometimes forget to eat and sleep.

So, please stay tuned, and I’ll see you back here in the next few weeks with news of what I’m doing – whatever that might be!

See you at the track!

“The track is my canvas, my car is my is my brush”

- Graham Hill

Thanks to my benefactors who helped me raise $1,585, I was able to make it to New Jersey and drive the Volpe Art Car at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP). The end of the weekend came way too fast – however, I am proud to say that I am now the TTE lap record holder with the NASA North East Region!

So yes, we did bring the Ian Pawelec-created piece of art work to life at the race track (oh, and nothing beats passing Ferrari’s, Porsche’s, and BMW’s in a pretty looking Mazda!).

We went into the weekend with disappointing news – NASA-NE had chosen to cancel the endurance race that Vicktor Volpe initially invited me to co-drive with him in. We brainstormed as to what to do – and came up with a new idea! I competed in the “Time Trials” (TT) which are timed competitions very much like race event qualifying. A driver and a car with the goal to drive as fast and as perfectly as possible. It was easy to get comfortable in Vick’s race car – so much so that I broke a year-standing laptime record with a time of 1:36.8 on NJMP’s “Thunderbolt” course – the version without the chicane.

Before the weekend, NJMP’s Thunderbolt circuit was a track I had never seen and the Volpe Art Car was a car I’d never driven. So, I had a lot on my plate! Given the circumstances, I am quite proud of my performance (thanks, in part, to my phone coach…Dad).

I can’t thank Vicktor enough for allowing me the opportunity to drive his car. He was immensely helpful through the entire weekend, and has been tremendously encouraging as I continue to pursue a career as a professional motorsport athlete. Given the chance to race the enduro…we feel we would have taken a win… No doubt! (Oh, and big congrats to Vicktor for his SM2 win!!)

To my benefactors…you guys rock. Plain and simple. You all will be hearing from me very soon. Words cannot adequately express how thankful I am to have such supportive group of people behind me.

In the meantime, check out the video I’ve put together – remember to look for your name on the car!

BIG thanks to Kirkham Racing and GoPro for the HD Hero 2 cameras! They made for some sick in-car footage!

Fear Less. Live More.

To the 19 contributors who helped me raise $1,535 to go racing in a couple weeks; I cannot express how thankful I am. All of your names will appear on the Volpe Art Car, and you’ll be receiving a little something in the mail from me very soon! The IndieGoGo campaign is over, we didn’t reach my $1,771 goal, but it’s still not too late to make a contribution!

If you wanted to make a contribution, but forgot or didn’t get a chance to; I’m accepting them via PayPal for another 2 weeks! If you make a contribution, you can also expect some YORK Motorsport gifts in the mail as a gesture of my appreciation! Click the “Donate” button, and go from there!

 HUGE thanks once again. Be on the lookout for some videos here in the next couple of weeks!

Since my last campaign was so successful, I thought it wouldn’t hurt to try one more time. I thank you all for your continuous support as I pursue my dreams and aspirations.

My goal is to raise $1,771 by October 14th. Watch the video, and go to IndieGoGo.com/ArtOfRacing. A contribution of any amount is IMMENSELY appreciated.

I worked hard on this edit – so check it out!

Fear Less. Live More.