Young California Racer Likes Being in the Dirt, Going Fast and Getting Trophies

Brooke Kawell is only 11-years-old but has wrapped up a great racing season in her J1Trophy Kart. The honor roll student had five podium finishes and took a 4th place championship in the SXS Stadium Series.

Brooke Kawell took 4th place in the SXS Stadium Series
Brooke Kawell took 4th place in the SXS Stadium Series

California girl likes to drive fast and collect trophies, her goal is to drive at Baja
California girl likes to drive fast and collect trophies, her goal is to drive at Baja
She was also named Top Female Driver of the Year in her class. “I started racing when I was 5-years-old,” said Kawell. “I like being on the dirt, I like going fast and I like getting trophies.”
Young California racer is moving up to the Modified Trophy Kart Division in 2010
Young California racer is moving up to the Modified Trophy Kart Division in 2010

11-year-old racer stays on top of her honor roll status on the road between races
11-year-old racer stays on top of her honor roll status on the road between races

Kawell was not able to compete in the entire 2009 Lucas Oil Off Road Series, but made it to the last two events. “I didn’t have the best of luck in Arizona but I did in the Primm, Nevada race,” she said. “There were 30 competitors in my class but I quickly made it up to 5th place for the first day.”

The off-road racing LeDuc family, her dad and her mom help her with her career. “I beat Kyle LeDuc in Karts and I beat my dad,” she said. “In 2010 I’ll race Trophy Kart Trucks in the 8 to 12 year-old division.”

The Oak Hills, California girl's goal is to race in Baja. “Brooke's dad is a championship Baja motorcycle racer,” said Stefanie Kawell, Brooke’s mom. “I’m really proud of Brooke, it’s hard to race and make straight A’s, but she does it. Now she’s moving up and I’m ecstatic because the Trophy Kart Trucks have roll bars.”

The Kawell family and the LeDuc family use K&N filters. “K&N has the best set up,” said Kawell. “K&N is dependable, economical and keeps our engines free of dirt and debris.”

Kawell is looking forward to the 2010 race season in her new Modified Trophy Kart.

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