With the 2026 racing season at Laird Raceway just around the corner, Saultsports is catching up with local drivers to preview what promises to be an exciting summer on the short track. From offseason preparation to new cars, rivalries, and expectations, drivers are sharing their thoughts on what it will take to compete week in and week out. As anticipation builds, fans can look forward to an inside look at the stories, goals, and determination fueling the upcoming season.
Name: Kohle Kennedy
Hometown: Sault Ste Marie
Car: #27
Division 2025: Factory Four
Division 2026: Factory Four
Years Racing: 2 years (Enduro), 1 year (Factory Four)
Most Challenging Thing About Racing at Laird Raceway?
The most challenging thing is adulting while racing! I have a great employer, but it’s the sacrifices my pit crew makes to ensure I am ready to race, they are with me for the long nights early mornings and everything that happens in between. Stretching a paycheck to make sure the car is always ready.
Advice to Give Someone Who Might Be Interested in Racing at Laird Raceway?
Get an enduro car, do it, then watch and learn. The racers at Laird share their knowledge, they share their time. Racing requires a commitment of time, money and patience. There are going to be some great days, some long nights and some disappointments. When the flag waves and your car goes that feeling makes all of it worth it. Each and every week . Racing isn’t a solo sport, the people in the pits that help every week are the ones that you count on. The friendships and memories made are worth it.
Most Memorable Race at Laird Raceway?
My best memory is the first 100 lap enduro, I knew that I found the thing that was just mine. All the nervousness went away on acceleration and that I was doing something that I love to do.
Team Members
Kierra Grasley, John Wetherall, Kylee Grasley, and Charmaine Kennedy
How Did You Get Into Racing at Laird Raceway?
Donnie Varcoe offered high school students a car to race in the 100 lap enduro! After that race I bought my own enduro and raced it for 2 seasons ! I had an opportunity to buy a 4 cylinder mustang and I bought it. This is a rear wheel drive car, so I can move up classes when I am ready for factory stock.
Your goal for racing at Laird Raceway in 2026?
My goal is to win, I want to improve each and every race. I want to make sure that get my car dialled in to where I need it to be. I want to ensure I am the reason some kid gets racing when they are older!
Sponsors
Ironmoose Motorsport, Phillips Haulage, and Mom
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