the canadian pilot color blind Kelletwho has played the last three seasons of the India for the A.J. Foyt, announced his retirement from sport last Tuesday (28), at the age of 29. According to the now ex-pilot, his new goal in life has become to be part of the family business, k-line, focused on high voltage engineering and services. Thus, a definitive passage to the Canadawhich definitively put an end to his career as a pilot.

“Life Update! Nicole and I are moving to Toronto this spring, and I will be starting a full-time job at K-Line,” Kellett announced. “That means this is the first year since 2005 that I haven’t won’t be racing, and this weekend will be the first in 12 seasons that I won’t be at St. Pete,” he said.

“It’s a bit bittersweet, but I’m really excited for a new chapter at K-Line. My desire to be part of my family business, to see it grow and operate, to continue what Glenn Kellett [meu avô] started in 1967, more than compensates for my sadness at the idea of ​​leaving motorsport.

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After four consecutive seasons in India Lights between 2016 and 2019 — three for andretti and a fur reeds —, Kellet reached Indy’s 2020 main category, by AJ Foyt, and contested 41 races since. The Canadian’s best placement in the championship was in 2021, with 148 dots conquered and 23rd place in the ranking.

“Actually, I made that decision some time ago. But I’ve been so busy with the wedding, moving and settling in that I kind of forgot to say something. But I got a lot of questions about my plans for 2023 and decided I had to tell you what I would be doing.”

Kellet, who has an engineering background, admitted his interest in the technical part of the sport, but denied that he planned to produce sports content. India. The Canadian revealed that he will work precisely in the engineering part of the business and underlined his anxiety to start in a new role, now far from the slopes.

“I will play a role in engineering. This will involve spending time in each department until I get to know the business. Running has been my passion since I was 13, and believe me, I have found immense satisfaction in both running and the technical aspects of the sport. But now I can’t wait to get into something different and challenging.”

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“The manufacturing, the science of materials, the mechanical design, all of this excites me as much as the development of a fast racing car. I considered the idea of ​​appearing a few times on Indiabut honestly now is the time for this change and I know it’s the best decision,” he said.

“I’ve seen comments asking if I’ll be doing technical content for the India. Although I know it would be a lot of fun, it’s not something I’m considering. It wouldn’t be fair for me to half-commit to K-Line, taking time off to go shopping. If I work there, I’m full,” he said.

Finally, Kellet thanked everyone who has been by his side over the years of his career and said he will always be active on social media, commenting on the development of the category and discussing topics related to mathematics and science. physics, his new passions.

“I will always be active here, commenting on what is happening during races and probably being a bit awkward with my opinions. If I do content about running, it will probably be a way to get into a discussion about math and physics. Who doesn’t love a session on linear algebra, Fourier analysis, dynamics and mechanics? “, he joked.

“Finally, to all those who made this part of my life possible: you helped me gain the experience of my first career. I am beyond lucky and I could not have done anything without your support, your advice and your friendship. I have worked, raced and shared the paddock with some of the best people I know. There are too many of you to mention in one tweet, but not so many that I can’t remember all the faces, names and memories we made. Goodbye, see you later and amen,” Kellet concluded.

Regarding AJ Foyt, who celebrates his 88th birthday in 2024, the team has already confirmed that the American Santino Ferrucci and the Danish rookie Benjamin Pedersenranked fifth in India Lights 2022, will be the starters for the team starting this year.

Now without Dalton Kellet, the official start of the 2023 season India is scheduled for the day March 5with the dispute of Saint Petersburg GP. You can follow the entire weekend on GRAND PRIZE.