VMB Driver Development has selected California karter Valentino Garbarino to train with World Speed Motorsports, and compete in the 2024 Formula Pro USA F4 Western Championship.
“We are really excited to be working with Valentino this season. We have been impressed with what we have seen so far,” noted WSM Team Manager Jan Trojan. World Speed Principal Telo Stewart added, “As a team we are thankful to be able to continue supporting the VMB scholarship program. We have to thank its founder Steve Bristentine who got the program going, and Andy Brown who has made it possible for it to continue over the last several years.”
Valentino Garbarino
“I’m grateful for the support I’ve received from my family and everyone else along the way. I’m excited for my first full season in F4, and will work hard to exceed everyone’s expectations while representing World Speed and VMB”
About The VMB Driver Development Scholarship: The VMB Scholarships were established less than ten years ago, but in that short time have been able to help drivers step up from karts into professional auto racing. VMB Drivers have won countless races, and multiple championships since 2014 and have also been able to secure the following awards/scholarships via their VMB seasons:
- Invitations to the Mazda Road to 24 Shootout.
- Invitations to the Mazda Road to Indy Shootout
- Invitations to the Team USA Shootout
- Chosen as Team USA Scholarship Finalists
- Invitations to the IMSA Driver For Diversity Scholarship
- Secured the Team USA Scholarship (William Ferguson)
- Secured the IMSA Driver For Diversity Scholarship (Jaden Conwright)
- Secured the IMSA Driver For Diversity Scholarship (Courtney Crone)
- Secured the Project Podium Scholarship (Courtney Crone)
- Secured the Gorsline Company Scholarship For Young Racers (Courtney Crone)
- more info on the VMB Scholarships…
About Valentino Garbarino – 15 years old
Never Lift Consulting Award 2022
IKF Grand National Champion KA 100 Jr 2022
SKUSA Winter Series 3rd 2022
KPX Champion KA 100 Jr 2021
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