Behind
the Helmet
Racing driver. American-born. Competing on the world stage — one lap at a time.
Driven from
day one
Kelsey Pinkowski is a 22-year-old American racing driver making her mark on international motorsport. Since entering the sport in 2021, she has competed across two continents — bringing her talent, determination, and relentless work ethic to every circuit she steps onto.
Currently competing full-time in Japan's Kyojo Cup with Team KCMG, Kelsey is one of a small number of American drivers racing professionally in Japan's top female open-wheel series. Racing at legendary circuits like Fuji Speedway, she represents both KelMic Racing and the growing wave of international talent breaking into Japanese motorsport.
Off the track, Kelsey is building KelMic Racing into something bigger — a brand, a community, and a platform for the next generation of drivers who refuse to be told no.
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Racing Timeline
- Bertil Roos Racing School — Completed Beginner & Advanced school under former F1 driver Divina Galica. Obtained SCCA racing license.
- Bertil Roos Winter Series — Finished 3rd Overall, awarded Rookie of the Year.
- Lucas Oil School of Racing — Began competing in Lucas Winter & Summer Series; immediately racing in male-dominated fields at Homestead, Mid-Ohio, and Sebring.
- Lucas Oil Racing School — Continued competing and attended multiple Advanced schools to maximize seat time.
- Coach Training with Niclas Jönsson (KDE Management) — Began ongoing professional coaching focused on race craft and driver development.
- iRacing Simulation Training — Integrated sim training to prepare for upcoming events.
- Crosslink Motorsports — Began training with Coach Nic Jönsson and the Crosslink Team, honing race craft and developing competitive instincts across multiple series.
- KelMic Racing LLC — Founded — Established KelMic Racing as a specialized racing brand and LLC.
- Hilliard U.S. Vintage Grand Prix — Watkins Glen — First vintage race in a 1964 Mini Cooper (H-shift). Qualified 7th, finished 2nd.
- RIT Formula SAE — Won 1st Overall at the Formula SAE Michigan Competition as Team Business Associate.
- SCCA Polar Prix Majors — Motorsports Ranch, TX — F4 car. Finished 7th.
- SCCA Cabin Fever Regional — Sebring, FL — Miata. Finished 6th & 7th in STL class.
- Ligier JFC Series (USF Americas F4) — Crosslink Team — NOLA Speedway. Highest position: 8th.
- Gorsline Scholarship — Recipient — One of three finalists selected for the 2025 Gorsline Scholarship, honoring outstanding skill and professionalism in motorsport. Featured in RIT Magazine Fall 2025 (Pages 6–7).
- Kyojo Cup Japan — Debut Season — Joined Team KCMG at Fuji Speedway. Highest position: 14th.
- Kyojo Cup Japan — Full Campaign — Returning full-time with Team KCMG for the 2026 season at Fuji Speedway.
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