Trent Hindman

When did you start karting?

I began karting in 2004 when I was 8 years old at Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ.

Every young driver as hopes and dreams to become just like a particular professional or non professional driver, who is that driver for you?

Mika Haikonnen is my favorite professional driver. I admire him and hope to someday have a career that is as successful as Mika’s was.

What is your favorite memory from karting?

My favorite memory from karting was my first WKA National victory in 2009 at South Bend. It was my second event since moving up from the Cadet class into Juniors. It was really special since I had the privilege of being coached by Conor Daly.

Do you have a nickname, if so what is it?

Yes, “the Hitman” is my nickname. Jamie Sieracki of Franklin Motorsports started it in 2008 when we were having great success in the STARS of Karting Series.

What form of racing do you aspire to?

Since I am now a part of the Road to Indy ladder system, I have my sights firmly set on a career in IndyCar.

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?

I LOVE chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream!

List your racing accomplishments (karting and cars)? Please list them chronologically.

2005: Multiple championships at the club level at Raceway Park, Englishtown, NJ

2006: First season in WKA Man Cup - finished 17th in points in Yamaha Jr. Sportsman

2007: WKA Northeast Sprint Series Champion (2 events); Finished 11th in Yamaha Jr. Sportsman & 10th in HPV Jr. Sportsman in the WKA Man Cup points

2008: STARS of Karting Cadet National Champion, Cadet East Division Champion, and Cadet West Division Champion

WKA Man Cup Season Points - 3rd in Cadet, 3rd in Yamaha, & 5th in HPV

WKA Northeast Sprint Series - Champion in three classes

SKUSA Supernationals - 2nd in HPV Jr.

Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle - Driver Serach Finalist; tested Ford Focus Jr. Midget

2009: WKA Man Cup Season Points - 3rd in HPV Jr. Heavy, 3rd in Yamaha Jr. Lite, 4th in HPV Jr. Lite, & 2nd in Yamaha Jr. Heavy. Awarded Most Improved Jr. Driver

IKF Grand Nationals - 3rd in Junior Super Sportsman & 3rd in TAG Jr.

WKA New Jersey Sprint Series - Champion in HPV Jr. Lite & Heavy and Yamaha Jr. Lite & Heavy

2010: Skip Barber Southern Series - 4th overall in points & awarded Most Improved Driver

Skip Barber Karting Scholarship Shoot-out: Won a top prize scholarship to compete in the full 2011 season of the BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National Presented by Mazda. I feel this is my biggest accomplishment to date.

2011: USF2000 Winterfest - Finished 5th in overall points with three podium finishes

Hometown:

Wayside, New Jersey

Personal website address:

www.trenthindman.com ( look for launch of new website coming soon!)

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