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sam-corry

Sam Corry (R)

#14 VRD Racing

 

Birthdate: November 14, 2007
Hometown: Cornelius, North Carolina
Residence: Cornelius, North Carolina
Website: samcorryracing.com
Facebook: SJ Corry Racing
Instagram: @samcorryracing

Sponsors:

 

Red Line Oil / Stilo Helmets / Simpson Race Products / Punch'd Energy / Windsor Windows & Doors




Nationality: American

Languages spoken: English

Height/weight: 5'6" / 130 lbs.

Education: 9th Grade – Southlake Christian Academy

Hobbies: Racing (road and dirt), sim racing, football, golf, mountain biking

Favorite sports to watch: F1 (Mercedes), INDYCAR (Andretti Autosport), and football (Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers)

Favorite sports to play: Racing, of course… but when I’m not racing I love golfing, mountain biking and football at school

Interesting note about me: My neighbor growing up was Ricky Rudd.  He introduced my Dad and I to GoPro Motorplex in Mooresville, NC where I eventually started go-kart racing

Charities: I am currently working with the B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe) organization to share the story of Jon and James Herbert, and bring awareness to the defensive driving program offered to teens and new drivers.  I receive my driver’s license later this year and will be participating in the program. I am also continuing to align with organizations like Neu Motion which provides necessary ongoing therapy to athletes who have sustained spinal severe cord injuries

Training preferences: Strength workouts, cardio boxing, seat time, studying film and sim work

Bucket list items: Race at Spa, attend F1 Monaco Grand Prix, win a Rolex Daytona, own a Shelby Cobra

Favorite food: Mom’s pasta and meatballs as well as cold seafood salad

Guilty food pleasure: Cannoli and cheesecake

Best meal I can cook by myself: Breakfast foods

Racing goal: To race and win in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES

Racing hero: Ayrton Senna 

Career results:

2022

  • Finished second in the inaugural season of USF Juniors Presented by Cooper Tires with three wins, eight additional podium finishes and three poles
  • Earned the Hi-Tide Spirit Award, presented to a driver that embodies the heart of a champion as they aspire to reach their goals

2021

  • KA100 Jr Champion GoPro Motorplex
  • Completed the VRD Racing Academy

2020

  • Battle at the Brickyard Champion KA100 Jr – Indianapolis Motor Speedway
  • IAME X30 JR Champion – GoPro Motorplex
  • Micro Sprint top 5 in points – Millbridge Speedway
  • First test in an F4 car at Homestead-Miami Speedway

2019

  • Battle at the Brickyard Champion LO206 Jr – Indianapolis Motor Speedway

  • Battle at Biloxi ROK National Winner
  • LO206 JR Champion – GoPro Motorplex
  • Winged Outlaw Kart Champion - Millbridge Speedway

2018

  • IAME Swift Champion – GoPro Motorplex
  • Briggs Cadet Champion – GoPro Motorplex
  • Box Stock Champion – Millbridge Speedway

2017

  • IAME Swift Runner Up – GoPro Motorplex
  • Box Stock Racing – Won several races at Millbridge Speedway

2016

  • Micro Swift Champion – GoPro Motorplex
  • started Beg Box Stock Dirt Racing – Millbridge Speedway