About Luke, the racer…
The History…
His father Gordon, was a racer back in his day, spinning and speeding his Triumph Spitfire to many SCCA wins. When not racing, he captured video footage such as the first Daytona 24 Hours, Andretti’s Daytona 500 victory, and Bruce McLaren at nearby Texas World Speedway. Such footage would play in front of Luke one day, and inspire within him THE PULSE!
The Passion…
Luke spent his childhood developing love for all things racing. When not watching his hero Dale Earnhardt get the most out of every car, and competitor, Luke was desperately trying to beat his dad and brothers on their first kart. He balanced his time, watching world sports cars at Texas World Speedway, Champ Cars on the streets of Houston, and chasing his own entry into the sport. After finishing the promise to his father that he would first finish school, Luke began working to buy his first kart. The 1990 era Coyote sporting a blueprinted Yamaha KT100 would be the tool for Luke to prove his promise.
The Results…
2005
Luke ran three races in his first season as a racer at Gulf Coast Karters, winning two races including his debut, and adding a runner-up finish. In fact, in his debut race, Luke outlasted a national champion, on a better kart!
2006
In his second season Luke would run seven more races, claiming two wins and four podium finishes with one fourth place “fluke”! The second win was remarkable in that, Luke encountered rainy conditions, yet had no rain tires. Faced with either retiring for the day or racing on slick tires, Luke chose the only option that involved racing. Very carefully, Luke slid his way down the track, and up the timesheets, earning pole position for his class, as well as outqualifying most of the faster TAGs. When the rain lightened up, and the race was run, Luke found out he just might be the next “rainmaster”.
2007
In what would be considered a slow year, Luke faced many battles in the world of financing. Rather than join or resume championships midway through the season, he set his eyes on 2008. He did manage a 100% win rate, winning both of the races entered and garnering two poles.
2008
Season in progress, however after the first club race on the 16th and regional race on the 29th, updates, results, and maybe a video will be posted.
2010
The comeback:
2010 marks the comeback of LGH:Racing, combined with Kreitosport in GCKI and BareBones Racing in SWRA. Luke run 8 races on the club level and up to 5 on the regional level. Additionally, LGH:Racing will commence the next level of Luke’s goals utilizing the licensing process by the National Autosport Association, or NASA. That’s right, Luke will be an autonaut!!
