Tilley competed in united states auto club sprint car competition with the wingless edition of his blue and white no. Bimmerworld shows its muscle at road atlanta bimmerworld racing. Kyle tilley killed, nicholas bass injured in car crash on srt. Founder kyle tilley started racing at the age of 6, following in the footsteps of his father, and he never looked back. Jan 21, 2020 historic racing specialist era motorsport is set to make its imsa debut, with dwight merriman, ryan lewis, and nicolas minassian joining team owner kyle tilley behind the wheel of an oreca 07. Era motorsport announces imsa rolex 24 lineup sportscar. Off the race track, kyle enjoys spending time at the cottage in northern ontario. The ensign n177 driver s main challenge faded on lap 2 when henry fletcher went off at tarzan corner, the suspension of his march 761 having collapsed. Behind every driver is a mother and wife whose endless support makes weekends of travel and racing possible. Kyle tilley is no stranger to imsa competition, having raced in the continental tire sports car challenge back in 2016. Verstappen tips sainz to beat ricciardo in race for ferrari seat. Kyle tilley is capable of arranging corporate driving days, business to business platforms and promotional appearances. The ensign n177 drivers main challenge faded on lap 2 when henry fletcher went off at tarzan corner, the suspension of his march 761 having collapsed.
Empa hall of fameray tilley eastern motorsport press. View the profiles of professionals named kyle tilley on linkedin. Jan, 2020 with cores exit from a long and successful run in imsas various prototype classes after the 2019 season, the wisconsin native had a few offers to consider and ultimately chose the kyle tilleyled era program. Further back in third was the oreca 07 of era motorsports driven by ryan lewis, dwight merriman, nicolas minassian, and kyle tilley. My goals and aspirations for the company are simple.
Weathertech sportscar championship kyle tilley date of birth. Dec 26, 2019 imsas roar before the 24 will open the 2020 race season as the first official test of the year, featuring over 40 cars from four classes, and era motorsport will run the no. I am really looking forward to joining era motorsport for my 32nd rolex 24 at daytona, braun said. Led by driver team owner kyle tilley, era motorsport will send the gibson v8powered no. It is my passion and a focus that drives me daily to push myself to succeed at the highest level possible in every driving. Another one of those familiar faces is jennerjahns teammate, freshman kyle tilley.
The 2020 weathertech sportscar championship is an ongoing motor racing championship, and the 50th racing season sanctioned by the international motor sports association imsa which traces its lineage back to the 1971 imsa gt championship. On a very wet zandvoort, kyle tilley won from the front to take the spoils in the first fia masters historic formula one race at the dutch venue. Kyle tilley professional racing driver driver chat. Family feud extends into 61st running of purdue grand prix. May 15, 2020 era motorsport team ownerdriver kyle tilley twitter instagram features in this edition.
Kyle tilley said the goal is to run a clean race this year because the field is even more competitive than the last, with the top 10 drivers being separated by just over eighttenths of a second. Kyle tilley according to texas highway patrol sergeant lonny haschel, kyle tilley and passenger nicholas bass were traveling southbound on the sam rayburn tollway in a 2006 jeep grand cherokee when the driver of a lexus isf, 19yearold wahid malik of carrollton, struck the rear of tilley s vehicle at around 11. Apr, 2019 acacia racing driver alexander kardashian 59 and alpha sigma racing driver kyle tilley 14 take turn one during the 62nd grand prix, saturday, april, 2019, in west lafayette. He came to the united states in 20, and has since raced in grandam, imsa, and the pirelli world challenge. Dec 26, 2019 the new era motorsport lmp2 team has set its debut lineup for the rolex 24 at daytona. Apr 26, 2017 the team, with driver willis and crew suzanne drumm, karina gonzalez, katie pfeiffer, nicole stout and lizzie todd, improved upon their sixthplace qualifying effort and was the only other team to finish on the lead lap, 21. Tilley is a secondgeneration racing driver with elitelevel open and closed wheel experience. Whether you are a factory team in need of a reliable test driver, a private team hoping to find a few extra tenths and improve car setup, or a tyre manufacturer developing new products with endless laps of the nordschleiffe, tilley can add value to your program with his extensive experience and professional, engaging approach. View kyle tilleys profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Active drivers career stats nascar cup series xfinity series gander outdoor truck series pintys series ntt indycar series arca menards series. Class gallery points standings season 20202019201820172016 newstest entry list. Tilley used to race gokarts at a track in new castle, indiana, along with jennerjahn, speth and willis. Era motorsport advances from vintage racing to lmp2 at daytona.
Class gallery points standings season 20202019201820172016. The lmp2 team, which will be making its imsa debut in the rolex 24 hours at daytona with owner driver kyle tilley, dwight merriman, ryan lewis and nicolas minassian, has hired the veteran braun as it seeks to convert from historic racing to frontline sportscars. Im looking forward to joining era motorsport for the remaining imsa endurance races this year. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover kyles. I think it probably was the same for everybody out there, but we seemed to struggle especially.
Anything with wheels, fitness in the forms of cycling and running. Highly accomplished in gt cars, tilley has also proven equally adept in. Led by team principal and driver kyle tilley, the teams no. Whether you are an amateur racing driver looking for those last few seconds. Kaufman and tilley team up for success the racers group. View kyle tilley s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Click on the year to see the standings for that year. Im there not just as a driver, but i also own era motorsport. We had a great car at the start of my stint, but it gradually went away from us. I happen to be married to the fabulous racing driver kyle tilley. Currently suspended indefinitely by nascar, he last competed fulltime in the nascar cup series, driving the no. Take a look at the tracks he has turned laps at below. Our driver development programs are tailored to each clients own goals and includes advanced preparation with vetted track notes and video, as well as the use of the latest in hd video and data logging equipment.
Kyle miyata larson born july 31, 1992 is an american professional stock car racing driver and world of outlaws sprint car team owner. However, a lap 85 runin with another car meant the race was on. Kyle tilley business owner era motorsport, llc linkedin. Detailed karting statistics not covered by driver database. Era motorsport team ownerdriver kyle tilley checks in from carmel, indiana. It captivated the community a young, handsome, energetic, athletic, compassionate man, still charting his lifes course, still weighing his options while investing in others. It is my passion and a focus that drives me daily to push myself to succeed at the highest level possible in every driving event i undertake i believe i am much more than just a driver of cars. Click on the number of races to see individual races for that year. Fast, fit and reliable first class racing driver with knowledge of both the driving and business of motorsport. Imsas roar before the 24 will open the 2020 race season as the first official test of the year, featuring over 40 cars from four classes, and era motorsport will run the no. Kaufman was ready to move to the pro level and his friendship and working relationship with tilley continues to result in steady strengthening of his driving skills. This is also the seventh united sportscar championship season and fifth under the name as the.
I believe i am much more than just a driver of cars. The physical demands of racing can take a toll on even the fittest of drivers. I guess he had some issues, but the car was great for me. Cary racing looks to thrive with new drivers sports.
With the experience gained throughout his career racing for top teams at an international level, as well as years of instructing amateur drivers, corporate groups and celebrities alike, kyle tilley has helped numerous individuals with his professional approach and relaxed teaching methods. A championship winning racing driver with a bachelors degree in human sporting performance, kyle now plys his trade as a full time driver coach specializing. I know you are really here for the goods about the race team, but bear with me, well get there. Bimmerworld shows its muscle at road atlanta bimmerworld. Throughtout his career, kyle tilley has worked with a host of road and race car manufacturers, tyre suppliers and engine providers who have sought his input to develop their product and competitiveness. Anderson speedway the worlds fastest highbanked quarter.
Tilley weathers the storm to win first fia masters. Its a big weekend for me personally and professionally. Kyle tilley is a fit, fast, and safe driver with significant experience across a broad spectrum of racing cars and categories. Mar 30, 2017 kaufman and tilley met through an scca endurance race team in 2015. Kyle kaiser born march 5, 1996 is an american racing driver from santa clara, california, and won the 2017 indy lights championship with juncos racing. Kyle and era motorsport is also able to provide stateoftheart simulator coaching, race car rental, and the sale and rental of the latest and greatest integrated data and video systems. Kyle and era motorsport are uniquely situated to help you achieve all of your driving goals. Cofounder and chief instructor with apex motorsport. Colin braun joins era motorsport for three races nbc sports.
The fact that they have to be driven with flair and bravery, and that driver skill makes a bigger difference than in modern race cars, all add to the allure. Kyle anthony joseph marcelli is a twentynine year old canadian racing driver. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover kyle s. I couldnt ask for a better way to finish the season. I understand the business and the science behind the cars on the track. Kyle has a comprehensive background in elite level open and closed wheel racing, this impressive athlete is equipped to excel in any car he is given the opportunity to drive. Ive been sitting out quarantine at home in carmel, ind. Kyle tilley tilleys motorsport roots go back to his younger days in open wheel racing before switching to prototype and gt cars in 2010. Kyle tilley was a 26yearold swim coach and substitute teacher in lewisville isd and a graduate of flower mound high school. Time and again our resident coach, kyle tilley and his team, have proven that. Britcar post race reports, gary smith, ginetta g50, henry fletcher, kyle tilley, marcos mantis, mick mercer, msa, owen oneill, sam head, silverstone gp new up and coming driver, kyle tilley joins the team for 2011. United kingdom alongside his fellow imsa weathertech sportscar championship rookie co driver, dwight merriman, tilley will be starting his first season in the imsa premier series with era motorsports in the lmp2 class. Braun joins era motorsport lmp2 team as strategist racer.
Highly accomplished in gt cars, tilley has also proven equally adept in the sports prototype ranks. We coown era motorsport together, and, as such, racing basically rules my life from sunup to sundown. Tilley, a rookie, hit the back of a lapped car on lap 85 after cruising through the field. Professional racing driver and coach, originally from the uk now living in midwest america. It is my passion and a focus that drives me daily to push myself to succeed at the highest level possible in every driving event i undertake. Miscellaneous all races for a year all races on a specific date random page chase races road course stats restrictor plate races all star race.
Career details the racing career of kyle tilley 2020 imsa weathertech sportscar championship lmp2 class. There are 28 professionals named kyle tilley, who use linkedin to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. Sunday, april 29, 2012 mel kenyon midgets qualifying results. He is also currently enrolled in classes parttime at santa clara university in santa clara, california. Tilley weathers the storm to win first fia masters historic. Kyle is married to amy lulu marcelli and the two reside in ontario, canada. Colin is a very accomplished race car driver, and were looking forward to his contributions to. He previously won with dragonspeed in the rolex 24 at daytona.
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