Professional Racing Driver & Coach
Jake Walker is a professional racing driver with extensive experience across multiple high-level racing disciplines. He currently competes with Turner Motorsport in the IMSA WeatherTech Endurance Series and races as a Pro driver with Forty7 Motorsports in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Series.
Racing Career
Jake’s journey in motorsports began at age 9 in go-karts, where he quickly rose through the ranks. By 13, he had secured multiple national podiums and a USPKS win, as well as winning a Rotax Max Challenge championship. Despite suffering a long-term injury that prevented him from competing in the Bahrain Rotax Finals, Jake made a remarkable comeback, achieving podium finishes in the senior karting category.
In 2021, Jake transitioned to car racing, earning his SCCA license from the Bertil Roos driving school. Since then, he has raced in various categories, including:
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Legends
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Spec Miata (SMX)
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Porsche GT4
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BMW E46 & BMW GT4
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Radicals
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Mazda MX-5
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Lamborghini Super Trofeo
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BMW GT3
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Multiple high-performance street cars
In 2022, Jake secured a P2 finish in class at the prestigious Baja 500. Following his success, he raced in the Las Vegas Legends Series, securing multiple podiums before transitioning to Lamborghini Super Trofeo for the 2023 season. His performances also attracted Forty7 Motorsports, leading to a test in their Lamborghini Super Trofeo car and a full-time racing career in the series.
During and prior to the Super Trofeo season, Jake competed in the World Racing League (WRL) with Pinnacle Motorsports, achieving multiple wins and podiums. His 2023 Super Trofeo season saw him promoted to the Pro category after his debut at Laguna Seca, and he was later invited to the prestigious Lamborghini Young Driver Program. He was one of eight drivers selected for the Lamborghini Young Driver Shootout at Vallelunga following the World Finals.
In addition to his WRL and Super Trofeo success, Jake also competed in IMSA with Auto Technic Racing, securing two second-place finishes in the BMW GT4 at Lime Rock. He was invited to drive the BMW GT3 for Samantha Tan Racing at the Indy 8 Hour.
In 2024, Jake was invited to join Turner Motorsport to compete in the IMSA WeatherTech Endurance Series with their BMW GT3 car. He partnered with Robby Foley, Patrick Gallagher, and Jens Klingmann for endurance events like the Rolex 24 Hour and Sebring International Raceway, where he consistently maintained top-three positions before facing race complications.
Jake’s 2024 season remains strong, with a notable P2 overall finish in race 2 of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo series at Laguna Seca.