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

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

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.