Welcome to Michael O. Racing — From Rental Karts to Briggs Senior
Welcome to Michael O. Racing — my corner of the internet where you can follow my journey through competitive karting, learn about my story, and get in touch if you're interested in sponsorship. Whether you're a fellow racer, a fan, or a potential partner, you're in the right place.
How It Started
I have been passionate about cars as long as I can remember. When I was younger I always played racing games, and in 2022 began playing on a G29 steering wheel, later moving into sim-racing. I got behind the wheel for the first time in 2024 at an indoor rental kart track, and that was it. I was hooked immediately. I joined the Arrive and Drive program at HRKC (Hamilton Karting Complex) and dove headfirst into my first season. That year I finished 2nd in the Trophy Cup Challenge and 3rd overall in the Arrive and Drive Championship — results I'm genuinely proud of for a first season. I came back for a second rental season in 2025, still learning, still pushing.
The real turning point came while I was volunteering as a track marshal at a national race. That's where I met Kris Martin and Raul Gabriel Canuto of KMR — Kris Martin Racing. I got a chance to try a Kart Republic kart, joined the KMR team for 2026, and the next chapter began.
2026: Briggs Senior and Rookie of the Year
This season I'm competing in Briggs Senior at both club and national level events with KMR. It's a big step up with faster karts, stronger fields, higher stakes. Right now I have had great consistency and improvements throughout the season, and have the rookie of the year award in my sights. Every race weekend is a chance to close the gap, learn something new, and prove I belong at this level. The work isn't done.
Partner With Me
Karting is an expensive sport, and I'm actively looking for sponsors to help fuel this campaign. There are many ways to get involved with sponsorships in the form of financial support, products, services, equipment, or race-program funding. Each partnership can be tailored to align with your brand, goals, and budget. Whatever level makes sense for your brand, I'm open to a conversation. If you want your name associated with a hungry, competitive driver on the rise, let's talk. Reach out directly at sponsor@michaeloracing.com.
Away from the track, I'm into mountain biking, skiing, sim racing, and collecting model cars. Karting might be the obsession, but it's part of a bigger picture — someone who loves speed, precision, and the pursuit of getting better at things that matter.