2017 Scholarship Winner – Jonathan Kotyk

Aged 23 (born March 31, 1994), from Atlantic Beach, Fla. Began karting at age 16 and quickly progressed to the Ocala Gran Prix team, becoming TaG Sr. Champion of the Florida Winter Tour in 2011 — his first full season. Joined the Top Kart USA factory team in 2015 and made the move to cars this year, driving for Team Pelfrey in the F1600 Championship Series. Jonathan won on his debut at VIR and claimed five more race wins and seven additional podium finishes on his way to second place in the championship. Also works as GM for Gap Guard.