Unleaded Only Racing
(Driver: Caleb Kennedy)
About Unleaded Only Racing
This page exists to document the career path of a burgeoning young driver: Caleb Kennedy. Aspiring to someday race in Formula 1 or IndyCar, Caleb made his open-wheel racing debut at Motorsport Park Hastings on September 28, 2025 at 11 years of age. With only three races left in the season, Caleb’s emerging talent quickly became evident as he progressively proved more and more competitive. Below, you’ll find the latest stats and images from his 2026 season and (hopefully) beyond.
We want to thank Caleb’s Ignite Karting Nebraska 2026 sponsors: Kennedy Fitness, WorkoutWhereYouWork.com, Unleaded Only Publications, Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates, Perry Auto Care, Omaha Auto Wraps, Krypton Comics, and Gronenthal’s Anchor Farm. Caleb sincerely hopes you’ll support those that support him.
Of course, motorsports is the most expensive form of athletic competition there is. So, Unleaded Only Racing/Caleb is always open to welcoming a new sponsor. If you’d like to help accelerate his dreams, please contact us here, and we’ll be happy to discuss your potential involvement with this promising young athlete and his team!
2026 Race 1/10
April 12, 2026
Caleb’s 1st race of the 2026 season saw him perform well enough throughout Qualifying and the first two Heat races that he started in the second row for the day’s Feature Race. Piloting his new #34 kart, Caleb held a solid P4 position through the first five laps. Unfortunately, early in the sixth lap, the kart immediately in front of him spun during a sweeping left turn. With little time and space in which to react, Caleb also spun - conceding three positions as he straightened out and returned to the track. Clocking his personal best lap time (1:06.318), Caleb was able to climb back up from P7 to P6 before the checkered flag waved.
Nevertheless, the presence of his grandparents (who’d traveled from Wisconsin to support him) and the realization that both he and his kart were unharmed, helped to ease his disappointment. Click here to watch Race 1’s highlights & race day summary.
2026 Race 2/10
May 3, 2026
Caleb Kennedy (#34) narrowly avoided multiple spins and crashes by other drivers over the course of an adrenaline-packed afternoon. By the time the checkered flag waved, Caleb had successfully avoided even a single spin and placed P4 in this second race of the Ignite Karting Nebraska season at Motorsport Park Hastings on May 3, 2026. This represents Caleb's best finish yet!
Caleb is now looking forward to hitting the track again on Sunday, June 14, 2026 for race #3! Click here to watch Race 2’s highlights & race day summary.
