Most of you know Tyler Paya as the outgoing, funny 5th grader from Georgia, Vermont.  Well when this 11 year old is not playing basketball, hanging out with his friends or has his nose in the video games, he is a competitive kart racer.  At that age of 7 Tyler starting his racing endeavor in a 5 horse powered mongoose kart on a local track in Plattsburgh, New York.  From the start Tyler showed talent in the racing circuit and continues to amaze his followers with his speed and driving ability.  In the past 4 years Tyler has gained 5 karting championships in three different division and continues the love and passion for racing.

Tyler's long term racing dream is to follow in the footsteps of his idol Jean-Paul Cyr and maybe one day become the next Nextel Cup driver from Vermont.

Tyler's Racing Accomplishments

2004    Lakeside Speedway Box Stock Champion

2004     Lakeside Speedway Rookie of the Year

2005    Veteran's Speedway Blue Plate Champion

2005    Veteran's Speedway Driver of the Year

2006    Veteran's Speedway Gold Plate Champion

2006    Redline Speedway Gold Plate Champion

2006    Regional Gold Plate Champion (Division which traveled to multiple tracks)

2007    Airborne Speedway - 2nd place overall finish

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WKA Karting - Congratulations to Tyler Paya on his 2nd place overall finish!