Multi-Track Champion Lily Walters Joins Pontello Motorsports Development Program as Affiliate Driver

Pontello Motorsports has announced the addition of Lily Walters of Grafton, Ontario as an Affiliate Driver within the Pontello Motorsports Driver Development Program for the 2026 season. Racing under the familiar #29, Walters brings an impressive multi-track championship résumé built through steady progression since beginning her karting career in 2022.

Competing primarily at Brighton Speedway and Can Am Kartway, while also racing at Oswego Kartway, Moose Mountain, Weedsport Kartway, Brockville Speedway, and national-level events, Walters has developed into one of the most accomplished young competitors within the regional karting community.


 

Rapid Progression Through the Divisions

Walters began her racing career in 2022 competing in:

  • Box Stock 1

  • Box Stock 2

  • Red Plate

From her first season, she demonstrated competitive pace, finishing 3rd in points at Brockville Speedway (Box Stock Clone Division) while earning three feature wins at Brighton Speedway.

By 2023, she advanced through the Box Stock ranks and established herself as a multi-track contender:

  • 2nd in points – Brockville Speedway (Box Stock 2)

  • 2nd in points – Brockville Speedway (Box Stock Clone)

  • 4th in points – Weedsport Kartway

  • 5th in points – Can Am Kartway

Her rapid progression into Junior 1 and Junior 2 competition reflected both development and consistency against increasingly competitive fields.


 

Track Championships

Walters’ growth translated directly into championship success across multiple facilities:

2023 – Oswego Kartway Track Champion

2024 – Moose Mountain Track Champion

2025 – Triple Track Championship Season

  • Can Am Kartway Champion

  • Brighton Speedway Champion

  • Weedsport Kartway Champion

Winning championships at multiple tracks in a single season demonstrates adaptability, race management, and the ability to perform across varying surfaces and rule packages.


 

Notable Event Performances

Beyond weekly competition, Walters has delivered strong results at marquee events:

  • 2023 – 2nd place – Daytona (Maxxis Day 1)

  • 2023 – 3rd place – Daytona (Maxxis Day 2)

  • 2023 – 4th place – Daytona (Vega)

  • 2024 – 2nd place – Turkey Trot (one-day show)

  • 2024 – 2nd place – Dodge City

  • 2025 – Double Feature Winner – Brockville Speedway Fall Nationals

Her Daytona podium finishes highlight competitiveness at national-level events, while her 2025 Fall Nationals sweep reinforces her ability to execute under high-pressure race formats.


 

Season-by-Season Performance Highlights

2022

  • 3rd in points – Brockville Speedway (Box Stock Clone)

  • 3 feature wins – Brighton Speedway

2023

  • 5 feature wins – Brighton Speedway

  • Multiple top-two points finishes at Brockville Speedway

  • Daytona podium performances

2024

  • 2nd in points – Brighton Speedway (Runner-Up Track Champion)

  • 3rd in points – Can Am Kartway

  • 5th in points – Weedsport Kartway

  • Moose Mountain Track Champion

2025

  • Can Am Kartway Champion

  • Brighton Speedway Champion

  • Weedsport Kartway Champion

  • Double Feature Winner – Brockville Fall Nationals

 


 

Skill Development & Competitive Maturity

Walters’ résumé reflects not only speed but consistency across multiple seasons and facilities. Competing on both Canadian and U.S. tracks has accelerated her development by exposing her to varied competition levels and race formats.

Her steady climb from Box Stock divisions to championship-winning Junior competition highlights disciplined progression — exactly the type of structured growth the Pontello Motorsports Development Program is built to support.


 

Why Pontello Motorsports Selected Lily Walters

Affiliate Drivers within the Development Program are selected based on measurable growth, competitive depth, and long-term potential.

Walters stood out through:

  • Five track championships in three seasons

  • Cross-border racing experience

  • Consistent podium and points finishes

  • Strong performances at national-level events

Her trajectory reflects sustained development and competitive maturity beyond isolated race results.



 

What the Development Program Role Means

As an Affiliate Driver within the Pontello Motorsports Development Program, Walters will continue operating her racing program while receiving structured mentorship and alignment within the Pontello Motorsports ecosystem.

Development Drivers:

  • Represent Pontello Motorsports at weekly and regional events

  • Receive guidance and product alignment support

  • Gain opportunities for expanded collaboration based on performance

The program provides a clear pathway for drivers demonstrating growth and competitive consistency.

 


 

Looking Ahead

With Lily Walters joining the Development Program roster, Pontello Motorsports strengthens its commitment to supporting young racers who combine championship-level performance with steady progression.

As the 2026 season approaches, Walters is expected to compete across Brighton Speedway, Can Am Kartway, and select regional events while representing Pontello Motorsports both on and off the track.

Her continued growth since 2022 reflects a racing career built on consistency, adaptability, and competitive focus — qualities that align directly with the Pontello Motorsports philosophy.


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