2016 Scholarship Winner – Kyle Kirkwood

Aged 18 (born October 19, 1998), from Jupiter, Fla. Began racing at the age of 5. By 13 he had become a fully sponsored kart racer with Walldinger Racing/Shell Pennzoil (formed by 2001 Team USA Scholarship winner and current NASCAR Sprint Car Series contender A.J. Allmendinger) and Ocala Grand Prix. Has earned multiple race wins and championships, including Rotax MAX titles and a SKUSA SuperNats crown. Has won races in Skip Barber and the 2015 F1600 series. Currently third in the Formula 4 United States Championship Powered by Honda.