About Zukunft Racing Services

Zukunft Racing Services is a passion project between two automotive enthusiasts who strive to build a brand that reflects their love for speed, engineering, and performance. With years of hands-on experience in motorsports, fabrication, and tuning, our mission is to deliver high-quality, affordable performance parts and development services. Every member of our team has spent countless hours under the hood or behind the wheel, building toward a future where grassroots drivers have access to professional-grade parts and engineering.

Driver & Builder Portfolio — Tristan Young

Summary

Experienced and technically skilled driver with over a decade in competitive motorsports. Competed in national and international karting events, including representing Team USA at the 2020 Rok Cup Superfinal in Italy. Strong mechanical and engineering background with hands-on experience building, tuning, and testing high-performance vehicles. Seeking opportunities to race, test, and develop competitive cars while contributing mechanical insight and data-driven feedback.

Skills

• Advanced driving technique (karting, time-attack, touge, testing)
• Mechanical engineering fundamentals
• Vehicle setup & chassis tuning
• Engine building & diagnostics
• Data analysis (telemetry, lines, lap deltas)
• Fabrication basics (welding, exhaust/header design)
• Time management & team collaboration
• Consistency under pressure; strong physical stamina

Racing Experience

Competition Kart Driver — Team USA
ROK Cup Superfinal, Franciacorta, Italy — 2020

• Qualified for the world finals; advanced from the back to top 3 in heat racing
• Competed against 100+ international drivers
• Demonstrated strong pace, overtaking ability, and high race IQ
• Adapted quickly to new track and conditions

National Karting Competitor — USA (2014–2022)

• Multi-time regional + national champion
• Helped design and develop winning kart chassis
• Raced KA100, ROK GP, Mini, and other Junior categories
• Worked with engine builders and engineers to test components and carburetion
• Known for consistency, clean racing, and wet-weather pace

Time Attack / Club Racing Driver — 2022–Present

• Competitive pace in NA Miata (130whp/2100lb)
• Developed hybrid grip-and-rotation driving style
• Performed mechanical setup testing including camber, toe, sway bars, aero, and damping
• Primary test driver for Zukunft Racing Services development cars

Mechanical & Shop Experience

Engine Builder & Technician — Zukunft Racing Services (2023–Present)

• Built, tuned, and maintained NA/NB Miata, GR86, and more
• Performed engine swaps, wiring integration, standalone ECU setup (Speeduino and Megasquirt)
• Designed and tested custom exhausts, intakes, aero components, and lightweight parts
• Diagnosed mechanical issues, prepped cars for events, and performed post-race inspections