Kellett Seeded in First Year
Jan 2012
James collected the official No13 seeded driver award from the Autosport show on Saturday. It was presented to him by Formula 1 new boy, Paul Di Resta.
It was an amazing achievement for James in his first year in the KF3 class, as he was also the youngest driver in the competition.
Daytona Kartweek - WKA Manufacturer's Cup
December 2011
A last minute 'driver check' just before the final by Gary Osterholt - James's mechanic in America.
Kellett Wins WKA Daytona Kartweek
December 2011
James's latest triumph is his fantastic win in America.James won the Daytona Kartweek Manufacturer’s Cup at Daytona International Speedway between Christmas and New Year. He raced for an American team in the Komet Jr Lite class. There were over 650 entries for the meeting and 42 on the grid for the final. eKarting News published the following report by Keith Shampine at the WKA; “Merlin driver James Kellett surprised some onlookers Friday when he scored the Komet Jr Lite victory over three heavy hitters in the WKA junior ranks. Kellett fended off the best Man Cup has to offer in Kyle Kalish, Ashley Rogero, Joel Jens and Jake Craig for the triumph.
How it Should be Done
Dec 2011
This is a perfect example of a kart entering a hairpin, jacking the inside rear wheel.
Text book racecraft young Kellett...
Kellett Shines In Spain
Dec 2011
James finished 7th overall in the "Copa de Campeones" - Race of Champions - in Vendrell, Spain over the weekend.
PSR team boss, Piers Sexton commented; "This is the best I've ever seen James race. His determination and overtaking could have easily given him a podium place had he not started so far back in the final." James must now take this spirit and confidence into the next round of the Winter Series of Super1.
James Wins at Super 1
Nov 2011
It didn’t take long before James was on the podium under the guidance of PSR. Having gained pole position in qualifying, James went on to win all three heats and the final. James drove brilliantly all weekend for his first win in KF3. Pictured is James with Team Manager Piers Sexton (left), 'Big Stu' (centre back), and 'Project' - James’s Mechanic (right).
James Teams Up With PSR
Nov 2011
For the rest of 2011 and moving forward into 2012, James will be racing for PSR (Piers Sexton Racing) James has previously been under the guidance of Piers Sexton both during his cadet years with Ultimate Motorsport and more recently with Birel team, Prima Racing.
PSR is one of the most respected teams across the Karting world with success in both the UK and the rest of Europe. Team Manager Piers Sexton has many years of experience working with championship winning drivers.
Yorkshire Courage & Achievement Awards 2011
Oct 2011
James's latest fantastic achievement. He has been awarded the 'Yorkshire Children of Courage and Achievement Award 2011' for 'Sporting Achievement'. He was presented the award by Tanya Arnold, the sports presenter from BBC Look North, and celebrated his achievement with several sporting celebrities including Simon Grayson, the Leeds United Manager and Howard Webb MBE, the World Cup Referee.Well done James.
James makes his way through the audience
Oct 2011
Hundreds of onlookers applauded as James made his way to the stage at the award ceremony.
James with Tanya Arnold at the Yorkshire Courage & Achievement Awards 2011
Oct 2011
James collects his award from BBC Sports Presenter Tanya Arnold.
Kellett Shines at Kart Masters
James had a fantastic result at the prestigious Kart Masters 2011 race meeting at the PFI kart circuit over the weekend. Having qualified 5th on Friday he was unfortunate not to have the same power in the finals, but he did however go on to finish a brilliant 9th overall on Sunday.
Super 1 - Shennington
May 2011
Testing with Intrepid
April 2011
James testing his new Kart with the Intrepid factory team.
The Future's Bright...
The future’s INTREPID
March 2011
James Kellett signs for Intrepid UK in a shock move from Prima Racing. Having made a huge impact in such a short space of time in the KF3 Class, Intrepid UK owner and former Rotax World Champion Benjy Russell was keen to get Kellett on board for the start of the British Super 1 series. “I’ve had my eye on young James for a while, he’s a very talented driver with a lot of potential and will be a great asset to Intrepid UK” said Russel. James will start to test with Intrepid in the next few days.
Mika Hakkinen congratulates James on his first KF3 race
27th February 2011
Mika Hakkinen was on hand to give James praise for his first race in KF3 at La Conca, Italy this weekend. The former F1 World Champion was surprised how James adapted so quickly to the larger and much faster KF3 class.
Pictured is: James with Mika
Encouraging Signs in first KF3 Race
27th February 2011
James raised a few eyebrows at La Conca, Italy last weekend in his first ever KF3 race. By the end of the 5 day event he was fully on the pace of the front runners narrowly missing the A final by one place.
Pictured is: James with his mechanic Tyrone
James tests in Lake Garda
9th February 2011
James has just arrived back in the UK after a gruelling two days testing in Lake Garda, Italy with Prima. "The testing went really well,”said James, "but I've been told to rest for the next few days as the grip levels out there put so much G-force on the body, I feel like I've been run over by a bus!"
Kellett Moves to KF3 with Prima & Birel Motorsport
Confirmed today, James Kellett has made the shock move to join the elite drivers in KF3 for 2011 with Prima.
After testing with Prima, it became apparent that James is ready to take on the challenge of the larger and more powerful class.
Jamie Croxford, Manager of Prima said " James is mentally and physically ready to move to KF3, and has more than proved on many occasions that he is a talented enough driver".
James will be run under the guidance of KF3 expert Piers Sexton, and hopes to follow the successful track record Piers has set to date.
Kellett Takes on the World
29th November 2010
James raced in the Nations Cup at La Conca, Italy, over the past four days. Unfortunately he had engine trouble and didn't start the final. He did however give the rest of the world a fright when he was 2sec's faster in the wet conditions during testing. "Oh how we prayed for rain"! Better luck next time son...
1st in First Ever Super 1 Super Cadet
Pictured is:
Billy Monger (left), James Kellett (centre), and TJ Nelson (right).
Kellett Makes History
24th October 2010
James Kellett, now racing with the newly formed Prima racing team, achieved history at the weekend by winning the first ever UK Super Cadet race at PF International. Kellett dominated the track all weekend, consisting of some of the best drivers in the country, on the new TonyKart Super Cadet chassis. He won both heats and the pre-final and secured fastest laps in all races, then won the grand final by more than 4 seconds.
What an amazing achievement... Well done.
The Kelletts Join Prima
August 2010
James Kellett has joined Prima Racing. James will race for Prima next season in the Super Cadet class competing in Europe and England.
The Prima team is managed by ex-European driver Jamie Croxford, who said, "I've always wanted James to race with us. He is a terrific driver and very experienced and will take the team forward".
James's father, Lee will also be working with Prima helping out with the Comer Cadet side of things.
For details on joining Prima Racing contact Jamie Croxford on 07889 981 631
W Plate Hat-trick & New Lap Record
9th May 2010
James was in fine form this weekend as he won the prestigious South Yorksire Kart Club 'W' Plate for the 3rd consecutive year. Having won all of his 3 heats and setting the fastest lap in all, James went into the final comfortably on pole position. As the race got under way, James quickly out-paced the rest of the pack to take an early lead of more than 2 seconds. After 12 laps he finally crossed the line and took the chequered flag, punching the air in pure ecstasy! Added to this, to top it all, James broke his own lap record at the club. That now stands at 38.20sec's - Brilliant!
Kellett 2nd in Super 1 - Larkhall
25th April 2010
Super 1 Round 2 - Larkhall - Scotland
James was brilliant in the final race of the day to secure a 2nd place finish. Going into the final bend of this tight and twisty Larkhall circuit he nipped inside 4 other drivers to cross the line in style.
Kellett 4th in 1st Round of FKS
3rd April 2010
James had a fantasic weekends racing at Rowrah in the first round of the MSA British Championship. He finshed 2nd and 3rd in his two heats and drove amazingly in the final finishing 4th overall.
Pictured is James with his FKS trophy
The Dragon Visits James's Den
14th March 2010
Dragons Den star Theo Paphitis visited the Zip Kart Team on Sunday at the first round of the Super 1 National Championship at Shenington. He was introduced to James along with other team drivers.
Pictured is Theo Paphitis with James Kellett swaping racing and business tactics!
TV Coverage - at last!
25th February 2010
James's grid pass for the televised coverage of this year's Super 1 National Championship showing main sponsor Mallory Park Racing Circuit.
Podium at Rowrah
14th February 2010
James gained a podium place in wet conditions at Rowrah on Sunday by finishing 2nd in a nail biting final race of the day. Having qualified 2nd on the grid for the final, James took an early lead from number 5 seed Max Vaughan and stayed there for the next five laps. Vaughan worked well over the next few laps to re-gain the lead with James hot on his tail. This was a great achievement as it was only James's 3rd race at the circuit.
Mallory Park Sponsors James Kellett
11th February 2010
Mallory Park Racing Circuit has today announced that they will be sponsoring James kellett in 2010 for both the Formula Kart Stars and Super 1 National Championships.
This is absolutely fantastic news and James and his parents would like to take this opportunity to thank Mallory Park for their generosity and support.
James & Josef Newgarden
January 2010
James and Formula 3 new boy Josef Newgarden swap racing tips at a Formula Ford sample day at Rockingham.
James Kellett Joins - ZIP Kart
17th December 2009
It's now official...
In 2010 James will be racing for the famous ZIP Kart Team. Team Manager Darren Gibbs said; "It will be a great pleasure to be working with James next year, he's a real talent for the future." ZIP Kart are the team that introduced Lewis Hamilton to F1.
James will start testing with the team in January ready for the MSA British Championship commencing in March.
3 Heats & The Final at DYKC
18th October 2009
James won all three heats and the final at the Durham & Yorkshire kart club on Sunday, setting the fastest lap in all.
James is pictured alongside Rotax Engine Builder, Steve Ogden.
Miniature Formula 1
Karting really is a miniature Formula 1
This is a a typical weekends setup in the Kellett's camp.
DYKC - New Lap Record
20th September 2009
James Kellett has set a new lap record at the Durham & Yorkshire kart club on Sunday.
Travelling to the Middlesbrough circuit for the first time filled James with a bit of uncertainty, but he soon settled into his rhythm, eventually going on to finish 2nd in the grand final.
The new lap record now stands at 48.87 sec's
The Ultimate Cadets 2009
James is pictured alongside team partners Leon Hilliard and Ben Hingeley
123 at PFI
6th September 2009
The Ultimate boys took 1st, 2nd and 3rd at PFI last weekend
James pushed George Russell and Connor Jupp all the way to the finish line, with all three taking the flag with nothing between them.
Mum Displays the Ultimate Team Dress Code
Aug 2009
Waiting to go onto the Grid
June 2009
James sat composed waiting to go on to the Grid for the "A" final at the 4th Round of FKS at Rowrah
ULTIMATE Goals... Set
28th June 2009
James set the 2nd fastest lap of the 4th round final of Formula Kart Stars at Rowrah
There was torrential rain and the track conditions were dangerous but James drove excellently, finishing 11th overall having started 19th on the grid.
Pictured is James sporting new team apparel.
Red Hot Win at Whilton Mill
24th May 2009
James put in his best performance to date at the weekend under the watchful eye of his new team Ultimate Motorsport www.ultimatekarting.co.uk . The team was very pleased with the way James drove to victory in blistering heat conditions, beating off stiff competition from Toby Sowery, Tom Harvey and Greg Mckenzie. James took the chequered flag in style.
W Plate South Yorkshire Kart Club
James slips through into 1st place on the 2nd lap of the final.
W Plate South Yorkshire Kart Club
On the Grid. The look says it all - total concentration before the final.
2nd Year on The Trot...
10th May 2009
James wins "W" plate for the second year running at the South Yorkshire Kart Club on Sunday.
James started off the day in fine form winning all 3 heats and the final and setting the fastest lap in all. James said afterwords; " The kart was handling perfectly thanks to dad's setup and I'ld like to thank my engine builder John Davis at Force Motorsport because my engines were just awesome"
James will be in action next week at Glan-Y-Gors in the FKS British Championships.
Kellett Claims Victory at PFI
James claimed a fantastic win at Trent Valley Kart Club this weekend. He tailed Vanderpump for 13 of the 14 laps in total control, assessing every inch of the track and working out where Vanderpump's weak points were. James made his move on the last lap confidently outbreaking Vanderpump into turn 2 and pulled away significantly with only 2 further turns to complete. He took the chequered flag in sheer style. Text book racing. Well done James!
Kellett Joins ULTIMATE
James has just been accepted to join the Ultimate Motosport Team for 2009.
The Ultimate Academy program is unique in allowing drivers and thier mechanics to progress through a recognised route to Formula 1 within the structure of the same team.
Good luck James...
May the "FORCE" be with you...
Force Motorsport has recently added James Kellett to their list of successfull drivers.
James will be using Force prepared Race Motors for the 2009 season which will include the all New Formula Kart Stars.
Force can be contacted on 01757 708897
James Takes Advice From Lewis
Wednesday 18th Febuary 2009
James got to meet and take some sound advice from World Champion Lewis Hamilton at the launch of the new "Formula Kart Stars" championship that James will be competing in this year.
Pictured is James Kellett with Lewis Hamilton
James Joins The "Stars"
2009 brings another challenge in the form of the BRDC Stars of Tomorrow British Championship.
James will be joining the elite of British Karting and racing all over the country with one round held in Belgium.
Will James be crowned British Champion?
To watch James's progress visit this page each month.
Christmas Comes Early For Kellett
9th December 2008 - SYKC
Having won last month in monsoon conditions, Kellett felt confident he would carry his winning streak on into the Festive Season. He did just that with some fantastic driving skills at the South Yorkshire Kart Club on Sunday, out-performing his opposition in every heat. It was the final where he showed his real pace and skill, not only winning it but setting the fastest lap of the day including the quicker WTPs.
Rain, Rain & More Rain...
9th November 2008
Kellett storms to victory in near Monsoon conditions at the South Yorkshire Kart club on Sunday.
James totally dominated the Comer Cadet class from start to finish with some outstanding driving skills in atrocious weather conditions, eventually winning the final by over 11 seconds.
From 10th to 4th at 3 Sisters
26th October 2008
New Lap Record For KARTAL
UK Karting Website 14th October 2008Kartal Motorsport's continued Dyno development programme for the Comer W60 and Tryton carburettors has paid dividends over the last few weeks.
James Kellett took the lap record at the SYKC meeting with a time of 38.34 seconds. The Wombwell final was a close fought race - the front row saw Brandon Hunt on Pole with James Kellett alongside, both drivers using Kartal W60 engines - Brandon took the win but James broke the lap record.
New Lap Record at Wombwell
12th October 2008
It’s Official, James Kellett has set a new lap record at the South Yorkshire Track this weekend. Although finishing 2nd in the final race of the day, setting the fastest lap in the club's history in Comer Cadet was by far the highlight of the day.
New Club Lap Record – Comer Cadet 38.34s
Just Waiting Around
Somtimes it's quite frustrating just standing around waiting for your race. Nerve wracking too!
Tough at The Top
3 - Sisiters - Wigan. 28th Sept 2008
Having started 13th in heat one and finishing 4th, James was on top form for what should have been a great weekends racing at the 3-Sisters Race Circuit, until disaster struck in heat 2 following a non start. Heat 3 wasn't much better as James fell further behind starting from 4th and finishing 9th. James's grid position for the Final was off 13 but due to too much grip and the Kart not performing correctly, he finished 11th.
Just goes to show... Some you win - Some you lose!
KARTAL and the old 1-2
UK Karting Website 17th Sept 2008
Congratulations go to Brandon Hunt and James Kellett on securing a 1st and 2nd in Comer Cadet at Wombwell over the weekend. The annual Cock O' the North meeting attracted a strong entry but Brandon and James were able to enjoy a good competitive race and upheld local honours as both are regulars at SYKC meetings. James had secured pole for the final whilst Brandon had the number 2 grid position.
Brandon and James both use Kartal Motorsport for their Race Engines preparing.
KARTAL teams up with James
Karting Magazine August 2008
James Kellett won all 3 heats and the final at Wombwell's July meeting, reinforcing his recent win at Wombwell when he took the "W" plate. He also won a recent meeting at the 3 Sisters track at Wigan and dominated timed qualifying at the Ace of Clubs meeting at Whilton Mill - taking pole.
James's engines are race prepaired and seviced by Alan Crankshaw of Kartal Motorsport.
Kartal can be contacted on 01772 617811
Wombwell Win
20th July 2008
James won all 3 heats and the final at Wombwells July meeting in front of a packed house at the South Yorkshire circuit.
James is pictured displaying the prestigious "W" Plate decals that he won back in May. He will be allowed to use the decals for the next year...
Race Truck Arrives
Parents Julie & Lee have just taken delivery of a brand new RS Race Truck. The new race cruiser will transport the karting equipment to each and every race meeting including doubling as a luxurious hotel on wheels. James's main sponsor for 2008 has decided to have the back decorated!
For info on RS Race Trucks visit:- www.rsmotorhomes.com
New Helmet Design For 2008
Take a look at the fabulous new helmet design that James will be using during the 2008 season.
Designd by Mum... Painted by Richard Carmen at: www.ultimate-airbrush.co.uk
James Wins from 6th Place at Wigan
25th May 2008
James takes victory at the famous 3-Sisiters race circuit, Wigan. Having had carboration problems throughout the day, James had to start from 6th on the grid in the final. The first 3 laps saw James move into 4th and by lap 8 he had taken the lead from the more experienced Seb Morris. Pictured is James coming over the line 0.05secs in front of Morris. Fantastic sportsmanship too...
W Plate at Wombwell
11th May 2008
James wins the 'W' Plate at SYKC. This prestigious event is in memory of Brian Wilson, father of Karting World Champion Mike Wilson. James won all 3 heats and the final, setting the fastest lap in all. James then went on to win "Driver of The Day" presented by Mike's mother Eileen Wilson. Pictured is James taking the chequered flag and the "Driver of The Day" trophy. Fantastic!
New Graphics For 2008
James's Kart along with new graphics for the 2008 season.
If you would like to sponser James by having your company logo added to his Kart or other areas of advertising space, then please contact Julie or Lee on 0113 2400 917 "You never know you may see your logo on TV!!"
1st in Last Round at Fulbeck
25th November 2007
James ended the winning streak of Fulbeck Comer Cadet champion Stephen Letts in what was a fantastic final round of the season at the Lincolnshire Kart Circuit on Sunday.
James started the final from 2nd on the grid, and after a battle with the other drivers fighting it out for turn one, came out in 5th place. He then started picking off the pack one at a time. Letts by this time was driving away, until lap 6, when James started to reel him in, and with 2 laps to go finaly caught him. With a smart move down the inside he passed him into the tight hammerhead. James hung on for the rest of the lap to take the chequered flag and set the day's lap record...
Mum & Dad Seize Opportunity...
James's parents, Lee & Julie Kellett are now co-owners of Raceway Karting Ltd, an indoor kart racing circuit based in Pontefract, West Yorkshire.
They said, we need to give James the best possible chance of getting into Motorsport and this is the best way of doing it, along with a second business investment.
Broom-ing Marvellous Achievement
September 2007
James wins the prestigious Cock o' the North contest held at South Yorkshire kart club. This national event attracts karters from all over the North of England.
James came first in the Comer cadet class and his trophy came in the form of a large colourful cockerel! Well done James...
Security Firm Locks Down Sponsorship Deal
Sat 16th June 2007 YORKSHIRE EVENING POST
Leeds based firm 4-SITE SECURITY SERVICES LTD has secured a substantial sponsorship deal with James for the 2007 season.
Managing Director, Paul Walton of 4-SITE said, we are delighted to be involved with James's racing so early on in his career and we wish him all the best for the future.
