Many have said that Kellcy Bell has followed her big sisters tire tracks into the world of dirt kart racing. But as
her racing resume reflects, she has created her own set of tire tracks and her statistics prove that she is able to
race right-alongside her sister, dirt and asphalt Champion, Mackena Bell.
Debuting at the age of 7, the tiny blonde has made a splash on the West coast that no other little girl has been
able to accomplish in the Beginner and Box Stock dirt karting series. Kellcy has not one, but two Championship
titles from the highly competitive indoor Winter Series at the Tehama Fairgrounds in Red Bluff, California.
Kellcy is the only female to have accomplished this goal in the tracks 26 years of competition.
In her first year, Kellcy raced the Beginner Box Stock Division at her hometown track in Carson City, Nevada.
Barely able to see over the steering wheel and needing padding and wooden blocks to reach the gas pedal, it
was a surprise when she began setting fast times and capturing wins. Throughout the series she continued week
after week to add trophies to her ever-growing race shelf and by seasons end, she had captured a second place
points finish, her first Rookie of the Year title and extra-small racing jacket.
As the summer season ended, Kellcy's mom and dad learned about an indoor dirt-track in Red Bluff,
California, where the best kids on the West coast were racing throughout the winter months. Together they
decided that their girls could only be the best, by learning from the best. In October they began traveling 4.5
hours one way, where both Mackena and Kellcy began participating in the winter series points chase. This
series runs from October through March and they quickly learned that running the points was a huge
commitment, not only for the girls, but for the entire family.
As they pulled into the fairgrounds for the first time, Kellcy's dad told her and her sister, that all he wanted
from his girls was to make a statement. That statement being, that people noticed them and respected them as
female drivers. "No boy likes to get beat by a girl," their dad told them. "You need to let them know you are
here to win."
Kellcy's first experience on the Red Bluff track is one she will never forget. "I remember thinking, what am I
doing out here! I can remember how loud the karts sounded and how big everyone else looked to me. I
remember I was crying and waving at everyone to pass me," she says laughing. "Without finishing a lap, I
came off the track. My Mom came running over and asked me what was wrong. I told her I was scared and
she told me, to get back out there! My dad turned my kart around and pushed me back on the track, I got a
thumbs-up from Mackena and I guess the rest is history," she says with a big smile.
It didn't take long for Kellcy to realize that if she was going to make that 'statement' her dad had talked about,
she had better step on the gas and give the boys a race to the checkered flag. Within weeks she was finishing in
the front of the pack and quickly realizing that when these boys leaned on her, she could lean back, and she did.
Soon she was setting fast time, working her way up the points ladder and winning heat races, dashes and main
events. She quickly became a track favorite in the division and earned the title of "Teacher" by track
announcer, Rick Carrel.
By seasons end, Kellcy had created quite a set of statistics in the Beginner Box Stock Division. She earned
herself the "Hard Charger Award", was the only female driver to win the Prestigious Perpetual Trophy plaque
and was fast qualifier 12 of the 14 races. She further captured four trophy dash wins, scored seven main event
victories and earned herself her second Rookie of the Year Award. Most importantly, Kellcy had raced her
way to her first Championship title, her second jacket and was crowned the 2004 Beginner Box Stock
Champion. By securing this title, Kellcy became the only female to do so in the tracks 24 year history. "I
remember how great it felt to be standing up there with all those boys and walking away with the biggest trophy.
It was pretty cool!"
In 2005, Kellcy graduated from the Beginner Box kart and began racing the Box Stock Division. This kart is
powered by a four-stroke Briggs & Stratton engine that can achieve speeds of 40+ miles per hour on the
straight-aways in Red Bluff. After setting a fast qualifier track record in Knoxville, Iowa in early August,
Kellcy was ready for the Winter Series to begin. "My mom and dad had told me that it was a learning year and
a year to grow and have fun. I was just excited to get back to Red Bluff and figured I would give it my best try
and hope for a Top 10 finish."
As this little go-getter had proven in the previous divisions, she quickly adjusted to the new kart and was
setting fast time and winning races only weeks into the season. It didn't appear that she was going to need all
that time to learn and grow after all. Within weeks she was 6th in the points and by late November had taken
over the points lead. In fact, as the only female in the Top 17, Kellcy finished the season 4th place overall, only
29 points out of 1st place and only 7 points from a Top 3 finish. This final point standing brought Kellcy her
third dirt kart jacket and her third Rookie of the Year award. It also brought Kellcy the strong desire for
another Championship title. You can read the rest of this impressive drivers BIO on her web site.
her racing resume reflects, she has created her own set of tire tracks and her statistics prove that she is able to
race right-alongside her sister, dirt and asphalt Champion, Mackena Bell.
Debuting at the age of 7, the tiny blonde has made a splash on the West coast that no other little girl has been
able to accomplish in the Beginner and Box Stock dirt karting series. Kellcy has not one, but two Championship
titles from the highly competitive indoor Winter Series at the Tehama Fairgrounds in Red Bluff, California.
Kellcy is the only female to have accomplished this goal in the tracks 26 years of competition.
In her first year, Kellcy raced the Beginner Box Stock Division at her hometown track in Carson City, Nevada.
Barely able to see over the steering wheel and needing padding and wooden blocks to reach the gas pedal, it
was a surprise when she began setting fast times and capturing wins. Throughout the series she continued week
after week to add trophies to her ever-growing race shelf and by seasons end, she had captured a second place
points finish, her first Rookie of the Year title and extra-small racing jacket.
As the summer season ended, Kellcy's mom and dad learned about an indoor dirt-track in Red Bluff,
California, where the best kids on the West coast were racing throughout the winter months. Together they
decided that their girls could only be the best, by learning from the best. In October they began traveling 4.5
hours one way, where both Mackena and Kellcy began participating in the winter series points chase. This
series runs from October through March and they quickly learned that running the points was a huge
commitment, not only for the girls, but for the entire family.
As they pulled into the fairgrounds for the first time, Kellcy's dad told her and her sister, that all he wanted
from his girls was to make a statement. That statement being, that people noticed them and respected them as
female drivers. "No boy likes to get beat by a girl," their dad told them. "You need to let them know you are
here to win."
Kellcy's first experience on the Red Bluff track is one she will never forget. "I remember thinking, what am I
doing out here! I can remember how loud the karts sounded and how big everyone else looked to me. I
remember I was crying and waving at everyone to pass me," she says laughing. "Without finishing a lap, I
came off the track. My Mom came running over and asked me what was wrong. I told her I was scared and
she told me, to get back out there! My dad turned my kart around and pushed me back on the track, I got a
thumbs-up from Mackena and I guess the rest is history," she says with a big smile.
It didn't take long for Kellcy to realize that if she was going to make that 'statement' her dad had talked about,
she had better step on the gas and give the boys a race to the checkered flag. Within weeks she was finishing in
the front of the pack and quickly realizing that when these boys leaned on her, she could lean back, and she did.
Soon she was setting fast time, working her way up the points ladder and winning heat races, dashes and main
events. She quickly became a track favorite in the division and earned the title of "Teacher" by track
announcer, Rick Carrel.
By seasons end, Kellcy had created quite a set of statistics in the Beginner Box Stock Division. She earned
herself the "Hard Charger Award", was the only female driver to win the Prestigious Perpetual Trophy plaque
and was fast qualifier 12 of the 14 races. She further captured four trophy dash wins, scored seven main event
victories and earned herself her second Rookie of the Year Award. Most importantly, Kellcy had raced her
way to her first Championship title, her second jacket and was crowned the 2004 Beginner Box Stock
Champion. By securing this title, Kellcy became the only female to do so in the tracks 24 year history. "I
remember how great it felt to be standing up there with all those boys and walking away with the biggest trophy.
It was pretty cool!"
In 2005, Kellcy graduated from the Beginner Box kart and began racing the Box Stock Division. This kart is
powered by a four-stroke Briggs & Stratton engine that can achieve speeds of 40+ miles per hour on the
straight-aways in Red Bluff. After setting a fast qualifier track record in Knoxville, Iowa in early August,
Kellcy was ready for the Winter Series to begin. "My mom and dad had told me that it was a learning year and
a year to grow and have fun. I was just excited to get back to Red Bluff and figured I would give it my best try
and hope for a Top 10 finish."
As this little go-getter had proven in the previous divisions, she quickly adjusted to the new kart and was
setting fast time and winning races only weeks into the season. It didn't appear that she was going to need all
that time to learn and grow after all. Within weeks she was 6th in the points and by late November had taken
over the points lead. In fact, as the only female in the Top 17, Kellcy finished the season 4th place overall, only
29 points out of 1st place and only 7 points from a Top 3 finish. This final point standing brought Kellcy her
third dirt kart jacket and her third Rookie of the Year award. It also brought Kellcy the strong desire for
another Championship title. You can read the rest of this impressive drivers BIO on her web site.
| RACE CAREER 2006-2007 Super Outlaw Dirt Kart - 250cc Division Rookie Season - Top 15 Points Finish (Unable to Participate in a Complete Points Season ) 12 Starts - 7 Main Events - 5 Top 10's - 1 Top 5 Red Bluff, CA - Winter Series 2005-06 CHAMPION - Super Outlaw Dirt Kart - Box Division Red Bluff, CA - Winter Series 2004-05 Super Outlaw Dirt Kart - Box Division 4th Place Points Finish Voted "Rookie of the Year" Red Bluff, CA - Winter Series 2003-04 CHAMPION - Super Outlaw Dirt Kart - Beginner Box Division "Hard Charger" Award Prestigious Perpetual Trophy Winner Red Bluff, CA - Winter Series 2002 Super Outlaw Dirt Kart - Beginner Box Division 2nd Place Points Finish "Rookie of the Year" Title Thunder Bowl Speedway, Carson City NV. Future Goals: 07' & 08' Promote to 250cc Super Outlaw Dirt Kart - Summer/ Winter 2006 Top 10 Finish in Points, Red Bluff, CA - Winter Series Receive "Rookie of the Year" honors in 250cc Division - Dirt Kart |
| Photo Credit: Jack Waterman |
| Photo Credit: Jack Waterman |
| Photo Credit: Jack Waterman |
