I’m Kelly Bird, I am 18 and from Middlesbrough. I am currently at Teesside High Sixth Form studying for my A-Levels, but that is only part of it…

I was brought up around motorsport from a very young age as both my parents competed in Autocross and Rallycross back in the 80’s, then went on to own Langbaurgh Kart Track in Middlesbrough (now known as Teesside Autodrome) and Top Gear Karting in Durham after that. Therefore as you’d expect I began my racing career in Karting, owning my first Cadet at the age of 3, although at this young age the kart was more ‘foot powered’ then ‘petrol powered’ as I was pulled around the race track rather then letting my right foot doing the work on the gas pedal. 

Once I reached 11, I began to attend Chris Birkbeck Rallyschool, learning the skills needed to become a race/rally driver.

At the age of 14, I began to race in Rallycross, following in my parent’s footsteps in a 1000cc Rover Mini. I competed in the Chris Birkbeck Junior Rallycross Championship for two years, until I was old enough to move up to the Senior Championship, which I competed in a 1300cc Rover Mini (same Mini, just more power and a few other little teaks).

In 2011 I had a year out of racing to concentrate on college and getting the A level grades I need to get into university, I did compete in a few events and tested getting ready for a competitive years racing this year. This year I will be competing in a 1600cc BMW Mini in the BMW Mini Challenge, which was launched in 2011 as part of the British Rallycross Championship, along with concentrating on learning the ropes of stunt driving, as it is the career I wish to persue.

If you would like to support me and sponsor me, take a look at my sponsor page for opportunities for your business!

Thank you to all my fans for their support.

Kelly
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