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What’s your drive?

We are dedicated to fueling the dreams of passionate, aspiring racecar drivers, just like you. Your journey is unique, and we're here to provide the resources and sponsorship you need for success. Together, let's embrace your story, your dreams, and drive towards victory.

Share your victories, struggles, and moments of growth fearlessly. This program is more than racing—it's about honoring a legacy and forging your path. Your determination drives you, and our support fuels your journey.

Keep pushing your limits, keep moving forward, and remember, we're right there beside you, every step of the way.

Driven By Legacy

  • Dream It

    All it takes is a step of faith in applying to be a apart of the KDDP.

  • Earn It

    Use your talents to make your way through the field in honor of AK7.

  • Encourage Others

    Being a part of KDDP isn’t all about the drive or the privilege to wear the number 7, its about helping build your community with the success and help from our foundation. How would you impact your community?

KDDP Points System

The KDDP points system is based on a combination of judging input from members of the advisory board and the drivers’ on-track performance.  Voters are asked to rank the drivers from first to seventh in their job of representing the organization (on and off the track) and points (from 70 for first to 10 for seventh) are awarded for those rankings.  Each voter is given 10 discretionary “bonus” points to award the drivers for “exceptional contributions” to the program.  Community engagement, program representation and social media activities account for much of those points.

The remainder of the points come from actual racing statistics (based on each driver’s best 15 race finishes Race wins award 10 points, with 2nd-5th-place finishes getting 6 points, 6th-10th 4 points, 11th-15th 2 points and 15th-plus 1 point. 

During the annual competition, two regular season rounds of judging points are averaged (however, bonus points continue to accrue) and added to a final round of voters’ judging points. The overall competition points (maximum 150 points for 15 wins) are applied and the driver with the largest points total will be the Kulwicki Cup Champion.

Meet the people responsible for the

Kulwicki Driver Development Program

Voting Advisory Committee

  • Father Dale Grubba

  • Jeff Kollath

  • Casey Campbell

  • Jon Jeffords

  • Max Cookson

  • Jim "Thumper" Rauth

  • Paul Andrews