Q&A: Jack Dorsey Junior Jack Dorsey competes in national-level kart races How did you get more into competitive kart racing? For the national level, you have to buy your way in. So when (my dad and I) realized we wanted to do it as a more serious thing, we started putting more money into it to try to get me noticed by more racing teams and sponsors so I could get a spot in the national level.
Why do you like kart racing? I like it mainly because it’s something I’ve always been around. I grew up at the track because I was there with my dad all the time and we were always around anything with an engine. So I think it’s not like any specific reason, I’ve just been around it so long that it’s a part of me.
What is your favorite part about kart racing? My favorite thing about kart racing is really just the people in it. When (my dad and I) started, we knew nothing. My dad is not a mechanic, he’s a burn doctor, and he knew nothing about cars, he just liked watching racing. We got help from a lot of amazing people and we’re still connected with them and we still work with them now. I’m grateful to have met them. That’s literally the best part of kart racing is the people and the community is so helpful. To give you an example, in 2011 I lost my mom to cancer. It’s helped me in a lot of ways, other than just the bad. It’s brought a lot of positives. I started a charity called “Karting for Cancer” a long time ago and we sold stickers around the track and we sold shirts to the kids and the dads and tried to raise money. It has evolved into a whole new charity and it’s still evolving. We’re actually about to make a donation to Riley Children’s Hospital for a racing simulator for the kids to play on and get their minds off what’s going on. I like doing that because I’ve already gone through (losing a parent) and I know it helps a lot when people reach out.
Are you interested in pursuing karting as a career? It’s always been my dream to have a career in racing, either as a driver or a mechanic or in the pit crew. I just want to be involved in something in this area.
SUBMITTED PHOTO || JACK DORSEY Junior Jack Dorsey hugs his dad after a karting race. His dad participated in kart racing in college and the two of them became involved with the sport together about two years ago.
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