DRIVER PROFILES - Josh Perepeletza
Congratulations Josh Perepeletza for being chosen to be featured on our Drivers Feature Blog!
Shout out to our 2021 Master Briggs Championship Winner Josh Perepeletza. Your hard work, dedication and work ethic earned you an EDKRA Championship, 2nd Overall in Briggs Weekly for North America and 1st Master in Briggs weekly for North America!
Josh, thank you so much for taking the time to share with our followers more about yourself, some pieces of valuable advice and last but certainly not least your favorite corner at the track and why ;)
Q: How old are you?
Josh - "31"
Q: How old were you when you started karting?
Josh - "28"
Q: What do you love about racing karts and what got you into it?
Josh - "What I love about racing is the adrenaline at the start of the race. I also love all the friends I have met along the way. I got into racing by going indoor karting with my wife for her birthday- from the start I was hooked. I was there all the time, I started researching karting and found outdoor, gas karting. "
Q: What was your first kart? (brand/chassis/engine?)
Josh - "K&K Cobra with a Briggs and Stratton"
Q: What kind of kart do you race right now? (brand/chassis/engine?)
Josh - "Vemme Kart Briggs and Stratton "
Q: What classes do you race in?
Josh - "Master Briggs"
Q: What is your favourite kind of music or song to listen to before a race?
Josh - "I like to listen to some sort of Rock music, something to get me hyped before a race. "
Q: What is your favourite food to eat on a race day?
Josh - "I don’t like to eat usually during race days, but if I do, it’s easy and light, like a hot dog or a burger."
Q: Who do you look up to in motorsport and why?
Josh - "I don’t really look up to one person, but I respect those that work hard, work as a team and do their best."
Q: What's something that you have learnt from the sport?
Josh - "I learned a lot from racing. I learned that it’s important to be patient. Seat time is your friend, turn laps, as many as you can. I also learned a lot from racing in the rain, like how to apply that Alberta winter driving. "
Q: What is your karts racing # and why did you choose that number?
Josh - "My kart number is 505. I wanted to be kart #50 but my buddy Boyd already had that number."
Q: What is your best racing achievement?
Josh - "It’s hard to choose just one. Winning the Briggs Championship last year and being in the top on the Briggs Weekly certainly has the top spot."
Q: Who supports you the most in your karting endeavors?
Josh - "My wife and daughter support me the most in my karting. They are my number one fans, and they are always on the sidelines cheering me on!"
Q: What is your favorite corner at EDKRA?
Josh "Corner 1 is my favorite because that’s where all the chaos happens."
Q: What are your goals for the upcoming 2022 race season?
Josh - "I haven’t set any goals yet, but I think I’d like to win the Summer Challenge, and maybe challenge myself at some different tracks."
Q: Last but certainly not least. What piece(s) of advice would you give others that are starting out in karting?
Josh - "Turn lots of laps and be patient, if I have learned anything, it’s that it takes time to be a great racer. "
