Louis Valencia, 35, grew up in Ignacio and Bayfield, Colorado, with a lifelong love for racing. He spent years watching from the sidelines, never thinking he’d get behind the wheel—until last year. In his first season, he faced tough luck, with motor issues cutting his time on the track short while racing his hobby stock. But that didn’t stop him. Now heading into his second season, Louis is ready to make the most of every lap, pushing harder and learning more with each race. When he’s not behind the wheel, you’ll find him fishing, hunting, or playing guitar—always chasing the next adventure.

Katie Barthel is a fierce competitor in the world of dirt track racing, entering her fourth season with an impressive track record. In just three years, she has claimed three state championships, three track championships, Rookie of the Year honors, and secured two third-place finishes in the Lady Eagle national rankings for female drivers. Competing in 35-50 races per year, she travels extensively across Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah, pushing the limits on the track. As one of the few women in the sport, Katie is passionate about inspiring young girls at the races, proving that they, too, can chase their racing dreams.

Mylee JoAnn began her racing career at just 12 years old in the Youth Sport Compacts before advancing to the IMCA Hobby Stock division, where she has made a name for herself with Rookie of the Year honors, a New Mexico State Championship, and multiple track championships, including at Fairgrounds Speedway. Competing across New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, California, Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska, she consistently ranks among the top five in IMCA’s national points standings. Fueled by the thrill of speed and competition, Mylee is determined to elevate her performance this season and chase track championships in every state she races. When she’s not on the track, she enjoys snowboarding, skiing, and staying active at the gym.

My name is Bradlin Goodtracks, and this is my first year behind the wheel. Racing has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember—I grew up watching my dad and uncles tear up the track, and I knew one day I’d be out there too. My brother and I have spent countless nights at the races, talking about the day we’d finally get our turn. Now, I’m making that dream a reality. I wish he could be out there with me already, but I know it won’t be long before he joins me on the track. Until then, I’m ready to give it everything I’ve got and make my mark in the racing world.

Hi, my name is James Perry and the 2025 race season will be my first official full season. I am racing my wife’s hobby stock. I ran about 7 races in it in 2024 and loved it. We had a baby in August so she decided that instead of the car sitting and not being raced that I could give it a try. I do welding and fabrication as my day job as well as farming. We have 5 amazing kids. We can’t wait to race this season and hope to get faster and better this year. 

Grant Hobbs t1n hobby stock rookie year hobby stock. raced a few years in sport compact winning a main event last year. been around racing my whole life my dad Rick Hobbs raced growing up winning lots of track champions!!