Velocity Racing SODI Karts Shine in 2025 SKUSA Winter Series

Velocity Racing SODI Karts Shine in 2025 SKUSA Winter Series
New Team Manager Ruben Carrapatoso Leads Squad to Multiple Podiums

ORLANDO, FL (February 12, 2025) – Under the leadership of new Team Manager Ruben Carrapatoso, Velocity Racing (formerly SODI USA) delivered an impressive performance across all four rounds of the SKUSA Winter Series at Orlando Kart Center, securing multiple podium finishes with their SODI chassis.

Master Shifter Highlights

Raphael Matos (@rafamatos2)

• Round 1: 3rd place podium

• Round 2: 2nd place (0.009s from victory)

• Round 4: 5th place (mechanical in Round 3 while running 2nd)

“The team’s progress under Ruben’s leadership has been incredible,” said Matos. “We’re turning these podiums into wins soon.”

Junior Team Dominance

Micro Swift

Lenox Lockhart (@lenox.lockhart)

• Round 1: 2nd place

• Round 2: 2nd place

• One of only two drivers with multiple podiums in class

Mini Swift

Zayne Burgess (@zayne.burgess)

• Round 1: 2nd place

• Round 3: 4th place

• Round 4: 5th place

Maxwell Macha (@maxwellmacha3)

• Round 3: 3rd place (first career podium)

• Consistently in top-10 contention

Team Leadership

New Team Manager Ruben Carrapatoso has brought fresh energy to the program:

• Implemented new data acquisition system

• Strengthened driver development program

• Focused on chassis consistency across conditions

“These results prove our SODI package is competitive,” said Carrapatoso. “We’re building momentum for the Pro Tour.”

Looking Ahead

• SKUSA Pro Tour WinterNationals (March 28-30)

• Continued development of junior driver program

• Chassis optimization for national-level competition

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All results verified against official SKUSA timing & scoring. Photos available upon request.