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W SPEED FOUNDER JEFF WELCH

W Speed founder and lead tuner Jeff Welch has 20+ years of experience in kart racing, tuning, and driver coaching, from 4-stroke to TaG to shifter, local to national level racing. He was a founder of Shockwave Karting, the legendary American parts and chassis manufacturer, and designed many of the products and was a lead tuner/coach for the Shockwave race team. He founded W Speed in 2011 to continue helping drivers succeed.

RACING HIGHLIGHTS

Jeff began racing in 1997 at 12 years old. He raced in Briggs flathead 4-cycle classes for several years locally in Colorado before​ moving into shifter karts. He raced extensively on the SKUSA ProMoto Tour with multiple podium finishes and wins. Jeff continues to compete occasionally.
  • SKUSA National Number 6, 2001 & 2002, Formula K1
  • 1st SKUSA ProMoto Tour, 2002 Barrie Grand Grix, Formula K1
  • (3X) 3rd SKUSA ProMoto Tour, 2001 & 2002, Formula K1
  • Numerous wins and podium finishes in regional Colorado series (Colorado Sprint Championships, IKF Region 4, SKUSA Mountain Region)
  • Significant experience in every type of sprint kart package including Briggs flathead, Briggs LO206, Rotax/TaG, Honda CR80 and CR125 shifter
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TUNING HIGHLIGHTS

Jeff has been tuning and coaching other drivers since 2003 and has helped drivers to multiple local, regional, and national level podium finishes and wins - or just to improve a skill they want to work on.
  • 3rd US Open Las Vegas 2015, Adam Kasick, Rotax Masters
  • 2nd IKF 4-cycle Sprint Grand Nationals 2013, Austin Chalman, JR I Light
  • 5th IKF 4-cycle Sprint Grand Nationals 2013, Austin Chalman, JR I Medium
  • 3rd IKF 4-cycle Sprint Grand Nationals 2013, Austin Chalman, JR I Heavy
  • 5th IKF 2-cycle Sprint Grand Nationals 2010, Lindsey Freier, KPV 1 Heavy
  • Numerous wins and podiums at all Colorado karting series and tracks
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Whether you're brand new or a seasoned veteran, entering your first race or your 500th, Jeff can help you step up your game and achieve your racing goals.

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