Meet our Driver

Mrs. Dorothy Kelly

Dorothy did not come from a family background of motorsports, in fact she realized her desire to compete in Motorsports 14 years ago, when she purchased and raced a "78 Z28 Camaro in Street( not recommended) and Track Drag racing. "That car was such a thrill", After a few years of enjoying that car, Dorothy decided it was time to start her family, and hung up her Helmet, for now, anyway.

During her time in the drag car, Dorothy was working and training horses for Time and Game events and for some time, worked with Thoroughbred Race horses."My need for Speed was always a critical part of my life, I had to find it in something, so it became Fast Horses". She eventually settled into the breed of the Paso Fino horse after moving to the Ocala area, Florida's Horse Country. She is the Manager and Resident Trainer of Corto Ridge Paso Fino Farm. Dorothy actively, shows and exhibits these fine animals in National Competitions around the U.S. Her career as a trainer /manger has blossomed into a thriving business which has expanded into Sales, and Stallion Management nationwide. Dorothy is Currently marketing and standing one of the Worlds Finest Fino Stallions. Dorothy is also a Rural Letter Carrier for the United States Postal Service.

Many years had passed, and a strong desire to competetivly drive again kept surfacing. This time it would be a new style that she sought, Short Track Stock Cars. After some time of coaxing her husband Todd into this idea, he finally gave in and founded Kelly Racing.

Kelly Racing is a team full of Talent and Desire, with the knowledge it takes to be competitive, the marketing and promotions it takes to keep your sponsors, and the tough skin a female driver must have in this male dominated sport. "Women drivers aren't openly welcomed and rarely respected by their peers, but someday, I hope to gain the respect of other drivers", quotes Dorothy.

Kelly Racing has now ventured out into the Racing World by visiting several of our Area's finest Short Tracks. The car is a 1977 Pontiac Firebird, powered by an awesome chevy 350. Watch for our newYellow #38 car at your local speedway. We just might be there!

E-mail us at: toddor@atlantic.net