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JohnJohn
McLellan

Kart Racer · Future Formula Driver · Redondo Beach, CA
6+ Years Racing
170+ Races
USA · Mexico · Italy · Australia
Age 13

JohnJohn McLellan

JohnJohn McLellan

Well-rounded, passionate and competitive kart racer with over 6 years of racing experience in national and international level events across the United States, Mexico, Italy and Australia. Known for his optimism, ambition and friendly spirit on the grid — JohnJohn wants to become an international karting champion and future professional formula car racer.

THE STORY

Born and raised in Redondo Beach, California, JohnJohn “Racer” McLellan has spent nearly half his life chasing speed. What started as a love for vehicles with wheels, he found karting in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, shifting from 2-wheel motorbikes to four wheel race karts.

Since then, JohnJohn has raced across the United States, Mexico, Italy and Australia — competing in the OKN-Junior, KA100, and Mini & Microswift classes. His passion, discipline, and raw pace have earned him over 87 podium finishes and 34 wins in just five years of competition.

In July 2025, his determination paid off when he qualified for the FIA Karting World Cup in Italy for his performance in the Mexico National Championship — a milestone that puts him among the youngest Americans to compete at the international level.

When he’s not behind the wheel, JohnJohn is an active student, balancing academics with fitness, surfing, and soccer. He trains year-round, dedicating hours each week to physical conditioning and simulator time.

With an infectious personality, humility, and relentless ambition, JohnJohn is quickly building a name as both a competitor and brand ambassador — a role model for young racers and a valuable partner for sponsors seeking authentic representation in youth motorsport.

87+
Podium Finishes
34
Race Wins
6
Years Competing
3
Countries Raced

SEASONS

2025
SKUSA ProTour | Nash Motorsports 2025

Nash Motorsports
SKUSA ProTour & ProKart Challenge
OKN-Jr
KA100 Jr
FZ85cc Jr. Shifter
Best Finish
2nd Place — Rd 3 ProKart Challenge, Spring Mountain NV

Birel Art Mexico 2025

Birel Art Mexico
Campeonato Nacional Formula Karts
OKN-Jr
Best Finish
1st Place — Rd 4 Campeonato Nacional
Championship
2nd Place Overall

2024
SKUSA ProTour 2024

Nash Motorsports
Superkarts USA ProTour & USPKS
Miniswift
Best Finish
1st Place — SKUSA PKC · 5th Place — PKC round
Championship
PKC Champion

Birel Art Mexico 2024

Birel Art Mexico
Campeonato Nacional Formula Karts
Miniswift
Best Finish
2nd Place — Rounds 1, 3 & 4
Championship
4th Place Overall

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

FIA Karting World Cup 2025
Competed OKN-J in Cremona, Italy — earned priority ASN ticket from OMDI Mexico National Championship.

Rookie of the Year — OKN-J Mexico 2025
Awarded Rookie of the Year in 2025 for OKN-J at Mexico Formula Kart Nationals.

Sera Driver Development 2023
Completed Sera Driver Development Kart Class Champions Club and joined team Kart Class Australia as USA driver.






Represent the USA
Win the FIA World Junior Karting Championship
Become a professional Formula racer