Additionally, I’m continuing to work on securing a drive for 2013. As you all know, I’ll drive whatever has a motor, four wheels, and a steering wheel! There are a few opportunities available to me – it’s just a matter of finding the support, and a proper marketing campaign for my partners to benefit from.

In the meantime, I have business to do for the rest of 2012. I’m taking the rest of this year as an opportunity to gain some more experience, and race whatever I can get behind the wheel of.

I had a last minute deal to run with a team in Endurance Karting’s 24 Hours of Charlotte. Even though the team was running in the middle of the pack when I showed up (after taking a brutal physics exam!), I had a ton of fun running some night stints. Thanks to BBG Racing for letting me hop on their team!

Next week, I’ll be racing in “King’s Cup”, which is a very popular charity event Richard Petty hosts for the Paralyzed Veterans of America at Victory Lane Karting. There’re going to be a ton of Cup drivers – and some wild racing. I’m really excited to go hang out with some friends and run a hard race with all of them, so be on the lookout for an update on that!

During the summer months, I’ll travel to the Pacific Northwest. In that time, I’ll not only visit with friends and family, I’ll be rejoining the team of West Coast Touring Cars!  The plan is for me to again take the wheel of one of the team’s Dodge ACR touring cars for the three-race weekend that is the O’Reilly Auto Parts Northwest Grand Prix. As part of the Spokane Festival of Speed, the event is a big one for the city of Spokane, WA. Last year I had a very successful weekend, with some podium finishes. I’ll be looking to have similar results this year!

After that, who knows what could be next!? Returning to race in the the 8 Hours of the Cascades at Portland International Raceway could be in the cards for this year too…

Beyond the racing, some other cool stuff has come together recently as well. I received my Bell Racing GTX-2 the other day. As a BELL Sponsored Driver this season, I’m looking to have my new lid well presented! On that note, I’ve been at the Indocil Art shop in South Carolina (a BELL Authorized painter as well as who paints my dad’s helmets) getting my helmet prepped for some new artwork. This one is going to be sick, so be sure to be on the lookout for some photos in the next couple months.

I have also secured a personal services agreement with The Blue Ox Jerky Co.! You’ll see the Blue Ox on my helmets from now on, and of course they’re on my website now as well. In the next week or so, we’re going to put together a video and another post on my website about The Blue Ox Jerky Co. From what I’ve been told, their jerky punches gas station jerky in the face. If you order some jerky from them, be sure to use the promo code “EvanGoFast” at checkout – it’ll give you a discount! More about that later! Time to get back to working!

Fear Less. Live More.

Getting caught up in someone’s wreck is never something a driver looks forward to. One driver caused at least five other cars (of the 11 car field) to get tangled up in a single accident just feet before the finish line.

Up until then, we were running a satisfying race given the obstacles that were thrown at us. I don’t think I’ll be back in the #3 LMOD any time soon. The car is fixed, but we do not have the funding to continue to run the championship.

Who knows what the future may hold. I’m planning on racing karts quite a lot, and I’ll surely get behind the wheel of a road racing car later this year. Besides that, we’ll see what opportunities present themselves. Until then, I can guarantee you I’ll be hunting for a ride.

In the mean time, help me pay the bills for my race car and buy a t-shirt! Go to the Store and I’ll get it to you ASAP!

Check out the video for some more news!

Keep checking back for updates.

Fear Less. Live more.

Since we still have some time, contributions to my campaign can still be made! Click the “Donate” button, and you can make a contribution. Any amount is hugely appreciated! The more I get, the more likely I am able to continue racing beyond the 1st LMOD race at Carolina Speedway. Huge thanks to everyone for helping me make my dreams become a reality!

Bad news. We were rained out…But, we are rescheduled to race this Friday the 30th at Carolina Speedway!

When I shared my story with a few people at the track, they had offered to make a contribution! So, I am extending my campaign here on my website. IndieGoGo will not let me extend it to the end of this week, so I have set up a place where you can make contributions securely via PayPal!

Click the “Donate” button, and you can make a contribution. Any amount is hugely appreciated! The more I get, the more likely I am able to continue racing beyond the 1st LMOD race at Carolina Speedway. Huge thanks to everyone for helping me make my dreams become a reality!

I tested the #3 LMOD the other day, and it was fantastic! Felt so great to get back in the car. I made a short video for you all to check out.

Sit back, turn it up, and enjoy the ride!

Keep sharing my campaign with your colleagues, friends, and family! IndieGoGo.com/EvanYork

Fear Less. Live More.

Last night I was up until 4AM working on this last minute video so I can raise the money I need to run the first LMOD race next month. I think there is still an opportunity for me to run the entire championship with a sponsor, but realistically speaking it would be difficult to sign a deal and turn everything around in 27 days. So, I’m asking you guys for your help. I decided to start a crowdfund page on IndieGoGo to provide a place for you to make a donation of any size towards my racing efforts.

My goal is $2,000 in 26 days. A bit optimistic you say? Probably, yes – but I have no doubt that this goal is attainable.

If you are able and willing to make a donation, I thank you in advance for your contributions toward my campaign. For donations of specific amounts, there’s some perks that come along with it! So check out the perks section before you make a donation on the IndieGoGo website.

If you can’t make a donation, you can still help! Share this with all of your colleagues, friends and family, and encourage them to share it as well. Seriously, I need to get some traction on this thing quickly so I can take the green flag at Carolina Speedway on March 23rd. We all have Facebook, most have Twitter, and e-mails are effective too! Simply share the link (www.indiegogo.com/EvanYork), and let the campaign do the talking.

See you at the track!

“Bell Racing USA is happy to welcome Evan as part of our Sponsorship Program,” stated Rory Overmyer, Racing & Sponsorship Coordinator for Bell Racing USA. “We look forward to working with him during the 2012 racing season and beyond.”

“I’ve worn Bell helmets virtually my entire racing career so far,” opined Evan, on hearing the news. “I’m very proud that Bell Racing USA have selected me to be one of their Team Drivers for this season.”

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 do 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: tinyurl.com/champion2012

Kevin York of YORK Motorsport has raced professionally most recently in the Grand Am Continental Tires Sports Car Challenge and has been a motorsport competitor and coach for over two decades. As a driver, he has competed, and won, in various forms of motorsport. As a coach, he has worked with podium finishers, rookie-of-the-year winners, recreational high-performance drivers and many more seeking to have a repeatable, high level of driving performance. Licensed by or affiliated with many worldwide motorsport sanctioning bodies, Kevin is familiar with many aspects of the motorsport and performance-driving industry. For more detail, see www.yorkmotorsport.com

Evan York of YORK Motorsport is a young, professional athlete destined for the highest levels of motorsport. Graduated from high school in the Spring of 2011 as a member of the National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, National Latin Honor Society and with excellent class ranking, Evan now attends the University of North Carolina – Charlotte and major in Mechanical Engineering at the school’s William States Lee College of Engineering. Since first driving a racing go kart at the age of seven, Evan has endeavored to race something – anything! – as often as possible. As he continues his exciting journey, you can follow along at www.evan-york.com.

I can already tell 2012 is going to be exciting…but I’m going to need your help with this one! Starting January 2nd, voting begins for the sponsorship contest that I have entered with Champion Auto Parts. Watch, vote, and become a Champion! See tinyurl.com/champion2012 – that’s the link so you can vote for my video!

See you at the racetrack this season!

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Thanks to Anna for sharing this with me.