Byron-Bergen High School’s Kennedy White displays her trophy for being the “125 Sportsman Champion.” Provided photoByron-Bergen High School’s Kennedy White, a junior, received recognition for being named the 2011 “125 Sportsman Champion” during her first year of dirt racing. Kennedy has also won three races and was named “Rookie of the Year” where she races at Limerock Speedway, in Limerock, NY.
Kennedy said she developed her racing hobby as a child, watching NASCAR racing with her father and from attending races in Daytona, Florida, for the past several years. She has raced competitively for over two years.
Kennedy said she hopes to move on to a 600-sprint car next season. Her other plans include racing in the south, and after graduating from high school she plans to attend Ohio Tech College to study welding.
