Ian Wells on the grid before a kart race
P1 · 2026 SMK Race Series · 4 of 8 rounds

IANWELLS

From #5 USAT Archer to the Grid

18-year-old American kart driver. Built on the discipline of elite-level competition. Targeting the FIA World Endurance Championship.

Age
18
yrs
Champ
P1
4/8
Series
SMK
Goal
WEC
The pivot

Elite focus.
New machine.

Ian Wells is an 18-year-old American kart racer pursuing a professional career in endurance racing. After tying for #5 nationally in U21 USA Archery for the 2025 USAT season, he made a deliberate transition into motorsport — bringing the focus, mental discipline, and physical conditioning of an elite-level athlete to the kart. He's currently leading the 2026 SMK Race Series championship (P1 after 4 of 8 rounds) under coach Zach Woodsford and a full wellness team, with the long-term goal of competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship.

Prior career
T-5th Nationally
USA Archery · U21 · USAT Season 2025
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Ian Wells in race suit at Champions of the Future Round 5
The support structure

Coached by
Zach Woodsford.

Full driving, wellness, and performance team. Team-ready from day one.

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Coach Zach Woodsford with Ian Wells in the team paddock
Road to WEC

The goal is endurance.

Built on the discipline of elite-level competition. Leading the SMK Race Series championship today. Aimed at the FIA World Endurance Championship next. Teams, managers, and endurance programs — the conversation starts here.

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