Mark Wilkins Brings Kia to the Pirelli World Challenge

May 26, 2015

Mark Wilkins, a Toronto Native and professional racer, will be returning home soon for the seventh and eighth rounds of the Pirelli World Challenge (PWC). Wilkins drove the Kia Racing No. 38 B.R.A.K.E.S Optima Turbo to its first victory at the PWC in 2012 at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, as well as on the Streets of Toronto in 2014.

“I have fond memories of Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, from spectating as a kid to competing there early in my racing career, and eventually returning with Kia Racing. The cars, drivers, and series are much different since our last outing here in 2012,” said Wilkins. “But two things that never change are the Canadian fans and their passion for motorsports. I love racing in front of them, and it’s a tremendous honor to do so. I look forward to getting out there and proving what the Optima can do on a very demanding track.”

Joining Wilkins will be newcomer Ben Clucas, driver of the no. 36 DonorsChoose.org Optima turbo. This will be his first race on Wilkins’ home turf.

“We had our challenges at Barber, but Mark and I were able to come home with a pair of podium finishes. The series has done a good job with the balance of performance in the GTS class, but we have our work cut out for us the rest of the season,” said Clucas. “I’ve been hearing from Mark and others about how racing in Canada is a fantastic experience with the amount of support and turnout you get from fans. I’m looking forward to getting there and putting on a good show.”