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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Journie Rewards Creates Life-Changing Experiences for Driving Academy Families
Financial Support, New Equipment and Unmatched Mentorship Highlight Summer to Remember Jack Klym celebrates win JDA meets Kyffin Simpson INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Through its work with the Journie Driving Academy, Journie Rewards is changing the lives of three Canadian children and their families by helping them pursue a career as a race car driver. Decklan Deonarine, Jack Klym and Nathan Reddish are speeding through their karting schedules across Canada this season in their new Journie Rewards branded firesuits and liveries. With additional financial support from Journie Rewards, mentorship from 17-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champions Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) and the trip of a lifetime last month to Toronto, JDA drivers are racing through a season they will never forget. To learn more about the JDA, visit Notes of Interest: Learning From Champions: Personally tailored mentorship programs provided by CGR are key to the success of JDA drivers. Whether its fitness programs provided through CGR's Human Performance Center, a beginner session on business best practices, or one-on-one time with Kyffin Simpson, driver of the No. 8 Journie Rewards Honda, and Bryce Aron and Niels Koolen, CGR's INDY NXT by Firestone drivers, the JDA drivers have learned a lot in a short amount of time. Periodic check-ins and year-long development continue to be a priority for the team as all three drivers approach the home stretches of their racing seasons. A VIP Toronto Weekend: All three JDA drivers attended the INDYCAR SERIES Indy Toronto weekend in July, getting a VIP experience courtesy of Journie Rewards. The drivers met Simpson in-person for the first time and cheered him on as he scored his first career INDYCAR podium in the race. The drivers also had a surprise meeting with Canadian motorsports legends Ron Fellows, James Hinchcliffe and Robert Wickens, all while getting a behind-the-scenes look at CGR's INDYCAR operations. An exclusive dinner downtown, complete with private racing simulator time, capped an incredible weekend in Canada's largest city. The Journie to Victory Lane: The JDA drivers have exceled on the track so far this season. Combining for nine wins, 11 poles and 22 podium finishes, the three drivers will work toward more wins and compete for championships as their seasons continue. Quoteboard: Dustin Klym, father of Jack Klym: "As parents, we viewed motorsport as an opportunity to develop our sons' individual abilities and character. Our goal was to give him the tools to reach beyond our family business, set and achieve his own goals. Inspiration and momentum are very powerful things, and this program delivers. The people at Journie Rewards and Chip Ganassi Racing are passionate about this program, and passionate about giving back to the next generation. We have built friendships and professional relationships that will carry Jack far into his future in motorsports. Thank you, Journie Rewards and Chip Ganassi Racing!" Kurt Reddish, father of Nathan Reddish: 'Being a part of the Journie Driving Academy has been a huge help in covering many of the karting expenses this year, especially since it's Nathan's first year in club racing. Without this support, it would have been much harder to afford team support and get the necessary seat time he needs to improve. One of the most exciting parts has been meeting and talking with the Chip Ganassi Racing team. Getting their perspective and tips on karting has really helped me understand more about what it takes to reach the next level. I don't think we would have received this kind of advice so early in Nathan's journey, and it's already made a big difference in how we approach race weekends. Nathan really feels like he is part of a team. This entire experience has been a dream come true for Nathan.' Clive Deonarine, father of Decklan Deonarine: 'Being part of the Journie Driving Academy has truly been life-changing for both Decklan and our family. Racing at a high level is an incredible opportunity, but it comes with costs that can be overwhelming for most families. The Academy's backing has taken a tremendous weight off our shoulders, allowing us to focus on Decklan's growth and performance instead of constantly worrying about how to fund the next step in his career. That support has opened doors to experiences we simply couldn't have accessed otherwise. It's also given him confidence knowing that a respected program believes in his talent enough to invest in him. For me as a parent, it's been a relief and a joy to be able to focus on supporting him emotionally and strategically, rather than being stuck in an endless financial juggling act. The Journie Driving Academy hasn't just eased the financial burden, it's accelerated Decklan's journey toward his dreams, given him invaluable experiences, and made this path feel sustainable and achievable for our whole family.' About Chip Ganassi Racing Chip Ganassi has been a fixture in the auto racing industry for more than 35 years and is considered one of the most successful and innovative owners in motorsports. Today, his teams include three Honda cars in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and two entries in INDY NXT by Firestone. Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) has won 24 championships and over 270 races, including six wins in the Indianapolis 500, eight Rolex 24 At Daytona victories, and wins in the 12 Hours of Sebring and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. CGR boasts state-of-the-art facilities in Indianapolis, where the INDYCAR and INDY NXT teams are located, and a corporate office in Pittsburgh. For more information, visit Press Contact Colin Kulpa ckulpa@ Photos accompanying this announcement are available at in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Toronto Star
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- Toronto Star
Journie Rewards Creates Life-Changing Experiences for Driving Academy Families
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Through its work with the Journie Driving Academy, Journie Rewards is changing the lives of three Canadian children and their families by helping them pursue a career as a race car driver. Decklan Deonarine, Jack Klym and Nathan Reddish are speeding through their karting schedules across Canada this season in their new Journie Rewards branded firesuits and liveries. With additional financial support from Journie Rewards, mentorship from 17-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champions Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) and the trip of a lifetime last month to Toronto, JDA drivers are racing through a season they will never forget.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
9-year-old go-kart star to represent Canada at world finals
Jack Klym from Lumsden, Sask., who won the national title in Edmonton last week, will represent Team Canada on the world stage at the Rotax Grand Finals in Bahrain in November. He will compete against the world's best racers from seven to 10 years old.
CBC
6 days ago
- Sport
- CBC
9-year-old go-kart star to represent Canada at world finals
Jack Klym from Lumsden, Sask., who won the national title in Edmonton last week, will represent Team Canada on the world stage at the Rotax Grand Finals in Bahrain in November. He will compete against the world's best racers from seven to 10 years old.
CBC
7 days ago
- Sport
- CBC
Lumsden's 9-year-old speedster takes on the world in go-karting
Last weekend, a go-karting phenom from Lumsden, Sask., found himself holding the Canada Final Title. The Max Karting Group Canada Final near Edmonton was a three-day tournament, and the young driver stayed in the top three all weekend, earning him an invitation to represent Team Canada. Nine-year-old Jack Klym will be going to the Rotax Grand Finals in Bahrain in November. "It felt overwhelming and unreal," said Klym. "It felt like a dream, and everybody after was just congratulating me.… I got the ticket to Bahrain, and it was just a really fun weekend." Bahrain International Karting Circuit will host 400 drivers hailing from 60 nations to compete across eight categories. Klym is competing in the Micro Max division, where he will go up against the best racers in the world from seven to 10 years old. "You're going really fast and you're in and out of people all the time. I thought it was gonna be easy at the start ... because they looked kind of slow, but actually in reality they were actually pretty fast." Klym started his racing career three years ago at South Sask. Kart Club just northeast of Regina. "We were doing dirt bikes before at the same location and we spotted go kart, and we just thought it was a lot cooler and safer," said Klym. "So we tried that for a couple days and we liked it. So we turned out to be go karters. My dad did it for a bit then once I started beating him he just quit." Klym has had many trainers on his path to success, one of whom was Scott Campbell. He's a Canadian Motorsports Hall of Famer who has been to the world go-karting championships 12 times, and took home the trophy in 2010. "I actually haven't had a chance to talk to him since he got the tickets," said Campbell. "My personal advice to everybody in the very first time they go is just go for the experience, have fun, have no expectations, because that's the way you're going to get the most out of it." Klym will be the first Saskatchewan representative to compete on the world stage since 2018. WATCH | Sask. kart racer named to Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame: Sask. kart racer named to Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame 19 hours ago Scott Campbell joined Saskatoon Morning to talk about his induction to the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame and what racing has means to him and Saskatchewan.
