Hayden Kasmen Racing

About Hayden

Hayden Kasmen is an amateur racing driver currently competing for 77 Speed Shop in the 2026 US Legends Cars season, racing in the Semi-Pro division of the INEX Racing Series. After moving up from the Chargers (Rookie) class in just five races, Hayden qualified P1 in his final Chargers race and P4 in his Semi-Pro debut.

Off the oval, Hayden is a student at Georgia Southern University (Class of 2029, Sports Management) and a graduate of The Weber School (May 2025, 3.46 GPA). When he's not at the track, he's behind the wheel of his sim rig, on the basketball court, or talking cars with anyone who'll listen.

@haydenkasmen_racing

Hayden Kasmen suiting up in the garage next to his OPM Racing Spec Miata

Racing Career Highlights

A season-by-season look at six years behind the wheel — from karts to endurance racing to Legends ovals.

2026

Driver, 77 Speed Shop — Legends Chargers & Semi-Pro

Competing in Legends oval racing. Secured over $30,000 in racing sponsorships from partners. Moved into the Semi-Pro Class from Chargers (Rookies) after only 5 races.

Qualified P1 in final Chargers race
Qualified P4 in first Semi-Pro race

Hayden's No. 07 Legends car parked in front of the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series trailer

2025

3rd Place — PT Autosport Aspiring Driver Shootout

Finalist at New Jersey Motorsports Park, competing against 8 other finalists out of over 400 entrants. Finished 3rd overall and won a $5,000 racing scholarship. The competition spanned on-track performance in a Ginetta G56, sim racing, oral presentation, and media engagement.

The PT Auto Sport Ginetta racing team posing together outside the clubhouse

2024–2025

Driver, Primal Racing — Radical SR-1 Class

1st place in each of 2 races — Atlanta Motorsports Park Summer Championship Series, April 2025
1st place — Atlanta Motorsports Park Summer Championship Series, September 2024

Hayden's No. 92 Radical SR-1 for Primal Racing on track

2025

Finalist — Racing Prodigy BMW M2 CS Racing Cup (Sim)

Qualified as a finalist (top 36) out of over 250 drivers in this online sim racing league, finishing 16th overall in the final race.

2024

Driver, Low Country Motorsports Management

Endurance racing across ChampCar, Lucky Dog, and World Racing League events.

1st place — 8-hour Southern Endurance Cup, Carolina Motorsports Park, March 2024
1st place — 7-hour Southern Endurance Cup, Carolina Motorsports Park, March 2024
3rd place — 8-hour ChampCar Endurance Series, Sebring International Raceway, December 2023
4th place — 7-hour ChampCar Endurance Series, Sebring International Raceway, December 2023

The No. 843 ChampCar Mustang on track during an endurance race

2023

Driver, OPM Autosports — Spec Miata, SCCA National Road Racing

Top 10 finish — Daytona International Speedway, August 2023
Top 10 finish — Barber Motorsports Park, August 2023
Full SCCA Automobile Racing Competition License earned, December 2022

The No. 68 OPM Racing Spec Miata parked at Barber Motorsports Park

2020–2022

Driver, Izup Racing Karting Team

Competed locally and nationally in KA100 kart racing, including the Stars Championship Series.

Close-up of Hayden's No. 07 kart lined up on track with teammates behind

Partner With Hayden Kasmen Racing

For the 2026 season, Hayden is racing full-time in the Semi-Pro Division of US Legends Cars (INEX Racing Series) — ten race weekends across the Southeast, competing in fields of 20–25 cars. It's the next step toward professional racing, and marketing partners make it possible.

Hayden pointing to his No. 07 77 Speed Shop Legends car showing AMWINS, APEX, PT Auto Sport, T&G, and North Atlanta ENT & Allergy sponsor decals

Logo Placement

Constant visual exposure on the car pre- and post-race, and across social media.

Social Media Reach

1,000+ impressions from Hayden's and the team's followers, with 50,000–100,000 projected impressions per season.

Media & Team Promos

Brand mentions in press releases, interviews, and team promotional content.

Racetrack Appearances

Direct, local engagement with high-net-worth individuals in the racing community — plus more than 35 hours of trackside visibility per event.

Amateur Driver Sponsorship vs. Traditional Advertising

Criteria	Best Value PropositionAmateur Driver	Traditional Media
Emotional Connection	✓High — real story, real person	✗Low — sterile and transactional
Brand Visibility	✓Multi-channel, persistent visibility	✗Time-limited, crowded space
Cost Efficiency	✓~$0.01 / impression (est.)	✗Expensive
Community Engagement	✓In-person and local events	✗None
Audience Trust	✓Built-in from fans, teams, and drivers	✗Skeptical

Current Partners

Hayden has already signed 6 marketing partners for the 2026 season — space is limited, and any level of investment is welcome.

Become a Partner

Coaching

One-on-one coaching from a driver who's still climbing the ladder himself — built for sim racers, amateurs, and advanced drivers looking to find real time on track.

Hayden works with drivers at every level, from first-timers learning the basics on iRacing to licensed amateurs and advanced racers refining what's already fast. Every session is built around where you actually need work — whether that's braking later, hitting your line consistently, smoother corner entry and exit, or getting back on throttle earlier without giving up the front end. Sessions can be customized to your car and your track, so the feedback translates directly to what you're driving. Ready to get started? Book online and pick a time that works for you.

Hayden focused in the cockpit, helmet on and strapped in

Speed & Race Craft

Braking points, race line, and corner entry and exit — the details that turn a quick lap into a repeatable one.

Throttle & Technique

Cleaner inputs and sharper technique that hold up for a full run, not just a single hot lap.

SIM or Trackside

Coaching on iRacing from anywhere, or in person at the track — whichever fits how you train.

Built Around You

Every session is tailored to your car, your track, and your goals — not a one-size-fits-all curriculum.

Sessions run in 30-minute or 1-hour blocks, and booking takes just a couple of minutes online.

Book Online

News

Media coverage and features on Hayden's racing career.

June 2026

Hayden Kasmen Qualifies on Pole, Moves Up to Semi-Pro Division

GRIFFIN, GA — Hayden Kasmen began the 2026 INEX Legends Car Racing Series in the Chargers Rookie class with 77 Speed Shop, and wasted little time making his mark. After qualifying on the pole in just his fourth career start, Kasmen and the 77 Speed Shop team made the decision to move him up to the Semi-Pro Division for the remainder of the season.

Kasmen's rapid rise reflects the developmental track record 77 Speed Shop has built over more than two decades in Legends racing, turning promising rookies into competitive Semi-Pro and Pro-level drivers.

“Qualifying on the pole after just four races still doesn't feel real. Moving up to Semi-Pro this early in the season is a huge step, and I couldn't have done it without the support of everyone at 77 Speed Shop. They believed I was ready, and now it's on me to prove it every time I'm on track.” — Hayden Kasmen

Kasmen will continue competing in the Semi-Pro Division for the remainder of the 2026 INEX Legends season, with races held at tracks across the Southeast.

April 2026

Hayden Kasmen Racing Announces 2026 Marketing Partners

GRIFFIN, GA — Hayden Kasmen, an amateur racing driver competing in the Semi-Pro Division of the 2026 US Legends Cars season, today announced his roster of marketing partners for the season: AMWINS, Tongue & Groove, APEX Physical Therapy & Sports Performance, North Atlanta ENT & Allergy, and PT Auto Sport.

The five partners will be featured on Kasmen's No. 07 car, team apparel, and trackside signage as he competes across ten INEX Legends race weekends throughout the Southeast in 2026.

“I'm absolutely thrilled to be working with AMWINS, Tongue & Groove, APEX Physical Therapy, North Atlanta ENT & Allergy, and PT Auto Sport this season. I'm so thankful that each of them chose to believe in me and support my racing career in 2026 — their partnership makes this season possible, and I can't wait to represent them on and off the track.” — Hayden Kasmen

Kasmen and his team continue to seek additional marketing partners for the 2026 season. Businesses interested in partnering with Hayden Kasmen Racing can reach out via the contact information on this website.

March 2026

Hayden Kasmen Signs with 77 Speed Shop for 2026 INEX Legends Series

GRIFFIN, GA — 77 Speed Shop, a Griffin, Georgia-based race team with more than 20 years of success in Legends car racing, announced today that it has signed amateur driver Hayden Kasmen to compete in the 2026 INEX Legends Car Racing Series. Kasmen will pilot the team's white and royal blue No. 07 car throughout the season.

Kasmen enters the 2026 season with six years of racing experience spanning karting, road racing, and endurance competition, most recently earning a 3rd-place finish and a $5,000 scholarship at the 2025 PT Autosport Aspiring Driver Shootout at New Jersey Motorsports Park.

“I'm beyond excited to join 77 Speed Shop. I couldn't ask for a better team to help me take the next step toward professional racing. I'm ready to get to work and make the most of this opportunity.” — Hayden Kasmen

77 Speed Shop will field Kasmen in the Semi-Pro Division for the 2026 season, with races held at tracks across the Southeast.