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K-Rex debuted in the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, as the Mazda Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires ladder system championship concluded its 2016 season in Monterey, California on September 9-11. In his debut USF 2000 race weekend 14 year old K-Rex... read more →

In preparation for approaching Mazda Road to Indy races at Laguna Seca, Kaylen tested for his second 2-day session in a USF 2000 race car. Under hot and humid conditions, Kaylen brought the Pelfrey No. 81 car up to speed quickly and trained on the long flowing curves of Roebling.... read more →

On his way to Bruntingthorpe, England for additional driver training with Rob Wilson, Kaylen visited with Double R Racing and ‘Boyo’ Hieatt in Woking, England. Thank you to Boyo for hosting us and highlighting Double R Racing efforts in BRDC and FIA F3. We look forward to testing with Double... read more →

14 year old K-Rex Frederick, in only his third professional race event had a weekend to remember at Pittsburgh International Race Complex as he won his first professional race of what looks destined to be a very successful career. Following his first podium in Mid-Ohio in July, confidence was high... read more →

K-Rex completed a 2-day test in July at Sebring with Team Pelfrey on the Indy short course. Through rain and shine, Kaylen ran the Van Diemen chassis and Mazda powered 2015 USF 2013 car through the paces. Running at 170 horsepower, the car was a great step up from the... read more →

14 year old K-Rex Frederick, in only his second professional race weekend July 1-3, finished an overall strong performance with 2nd place in Mid Ohio in Race 3. This was the final event of a weekend that garnered a 5th place finish in Race 1, fastest lap in Race 2... read more →

In the first of several training sessions scheduled for the summer, K-Rex trained with Rob Wilson at Bruntingthorpe Proving Grounds in England over a three day period in June. World renowned coach of F1 drivers, Rob Wilson focuses on top level training and advanced skills for open wheel racing drivers.... read more →

K-Rex Frederick enjoyed a strong and competitive debut in the F1600 Championship this weekend at VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) with three top 10 finishes in as many races. Due to strict SCCA regulations, Frederick was unable to compete in the championship until his 14th birthday, missing the first six races.... read more →

Rookie F1600 driver and the World’s Youngest Open Wheel Racing Driver, Kaylen Frederick, today launched his new website and logo, as part of an overarching plan to build awareness of his racing and develop a commercial program. Commenting on his new website, K-Rex said: “I’m very pleased with my new... read more →

Race 2 practices began only three days after PBIR. After a hard-fought qualifying session, K-Rex broke through in the closing minutes to grab pole position, his first in single seater racing. Race one was a competitive affair, with the lead changing on a lap-by-lap basis. After an intense last lap... read more →