Our Briggs Sr. drivers have long been the leaders of the team. They arrive at the track with a plan, a purpose, and a way of doing business that has consistently produced results — both on the stopwatch and in the culture of Prime Powerteam.
Over the past five years, our Briggs Sr drivers have claimed 4 Canadian National Championships.
In 2025 — our first season competing in KartStars — our Seniors brought home two Bears from Shannonville, the Briggs Sr. KartStars Championship, and the Ontario Inter Club Championship.
That level of success doesn’t happen by accident.
Yes, the talent is real. But what truly separates this group is their mindset.
Winning vs. Learning
As Logan Pacza recently said on an episode of the Driving Around in Circles podcast:
“I don’t know how you teach people that winning is less valuable than learning.”
That one line captures the philosophy of our entire Briggs Sr. group.
They understand that success is built over time. They focus on process, preparation, and progress — trusting that the results will follow.
Mitchell Morrow echoed the same sentiment:
“The sport is a lot bigger than just the guy who wins. Everyone wants to win, but that’s not what makes it great. It’s the enjoyment of driving, the joy of getting the setup right, or nailing the perfect lap.”
Karting is supposed to be fun.
It is a serious sport, especially at major events, but if you’re not enjoying yourself at the track, something is being missed. Our Seniors never forget that.
How They Race — And Why It Matters
These drivers have thousands of laps behind them. They don’t show up at club races hoping to be seen or noticed — they show up because they love to race.
And they live by a simple rule, best summed up by Owen McCarthy:
“What happens on track stays on track. The only reason to talk about it afterward is to diffuse a situation, not instigate it.”
Hard racing is fun. Hard racing involves pressure, side-podding, and uncomfortable moments — that is competition.
But none of it should carry over into the paddock, the tent, or the team.
That emotional maturity is one of the biggest reasons this group continues to thrive.
What It Truly Means to Be Teammates
One of the most powerful moments in our tent happens after the race.
More often than not, the first person to congratulate the winner is standing in the scales line — their teammate.
And very often, that teammate is someone who just finished second or third… someone who could easily feel disappointed or frustrated.
Instead, you see genuine smiles. Handshakes. Celebration.
They understand that winning together as a team is something special.
They know that no individual is bigger than the team — and when the team performs well, everyone benefits. They also understand that the event is bigger than any one racer and the season is more than one race.
Information is shared openly.
Data, setup ideas, lines, techniques — nothing is hidden.
They race with trust on track and off, and that trust is not automatic.
It is earned over months and years of racing together, learning from each other, and choosing the team over the self.
And they also understand how fragile that trust is.
One selfish moment can undo months of work.
Our Briggs Sr. drivers live this. It is one of the biggest reasons their success is not a one-year story — it has been years of dominance built on shared values, hard work, and trust.
The Example They Set
Every weekend there are young drivers watching.
Parents watching.
Mechanics watching.
And whether they realize it or not, our Briggs Sr. drivers are setting the standard for all of them.
They show:
- how to prepare,
- how to handle setbacks,
- how to win,
- how to lose,
- and how to treat competitors and teammates with respect.
Many of our Seniors also serve as coaches, but even those without official roles lead every weekend simply through their actions.
That influence is powerful.
Why This Culture Matters
Too often in the younger categories, every race feels like the biggest race of someone’s life. Pressure builds, emotions rise, and the joy of the sport gets lost.
Our Briggs Sr. group reminds us what this is truly about:
Racing hard.
Learning constantly.
Respecting the process.
And enjoying the journey.
Their leadership does more than win championships.
It builds a culture that lasts.
And that is the real victory.
