Motorsports
Whelen Engineering has a long history of supporting motorsports, both as a sponsor and as a provider of safety lighting for the track.
Jack Aitken
Driver - Whelen #31 Cadillac
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Born in London on September 23, 1995, Jack Aitken is a versatile and accomplished racing driver currently competing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with Action Express Racing. Residing in Long Hanborough, England, Jack has built an impressive career across multiple racing disciplines, showcasing his skill and adaptability on both endurance and sprint racing circuits.
Jack recently completed his second IMSA season and his first as a full-season driver in the Whelen #31 Cadillac, earning podium finishes at Laguna Seca, Long Beach, and the Rolex 24 At Daytona in 2024. He secured his first IMSA GTP pole at the season-concluding Petit Le Mans, setting a new track record. In 2023, he was the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup champion, claiming victory at Sebring and a runner-up finish at Watkins Glen.
Expanding his global endurance racing credentials, Jack competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in both 2023 and 2024, co-driving the No. 311 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R. His career also includes success in the DTM, where he secured two victories in 2024, as well as previous experience in the European Le Mans Series (LMP2), GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup, and ADAC GT Masters.
Before transitioning to endurance racing, Jack was a standout in single-seaters, winning the 2015 Formula Renault Eurocup championship. He later competed in GP3 and FIA Formula 2 and served as a reserve driver for Williams F1 from 2020 to 2022.
Of Scottish and South Korean heritage, Jack continues to make his mark in global motorsports, demonstrating his speed, precision, and versatility across multiple racing platforms.
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Born in London on September 23, 1995, Jack Aitken is a versatile and accomplished racing driver currently competing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with Action Express Racing. Residing in Long Hanborough, England, Jack has built an impressive career across multiple racing disciplines, showcasing his skill and adaptability on both endurance and sprint racing circuits.
Jack recently completed his second IMSA season and his first as a full-season driver in the Whelen #31 Cadillac, earning podium finishes at Laguna Seca, Long Beach, and the Rolex 24 At Daytona in 2024. He secured his first IMSA GTP pole at the season-concluding Petit Le Mans, setting a new track record. In 2023, he was the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup champion, claiming victory at Sebring and a runner-up finish at Watkins Glen.
Expanding his global endurance racing credentials, Jack competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in both 2023 and 2024, co-driving the No. 311 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R. His career also includes success in the DTM, where he secured two victories in 2024, as well as previous experience in the European Le Mans Series (LMP2), GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup, and ADAC GT Masters.
Before transitioning to endurance racing, Jack was a standout in single-seaters, winning the 2015 Formula Renault Eurocup championship. He later competed in GP3 and FIA Formula 2 and served as a reserve driver for Williams F1 from 2020 to 2022.
Of Scottish and South Korean heritage, Jack continues to make his mark in global motorsports, demonstrating his speed, precision, and versatility across multiple racing platforms.
Earl Bamber
Driver - Whelen #31 Cadillac
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Born on July 9, 1990, in Whanganui, New Zealand, Earl Bamber is a world-class endurance racing driver with a decorated career spanning multiple championships and marquee events. Currently competing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with Whelen Engineering, Earl has built a reputation for excellence in sports car racing, earning victories in some of the most prestigious endurance races in the world.
Earl is set to complete his second full season in the FIA WEC Hypercar class with Cadillac Racing at the Bahrain International Circuit on November 2, 2024. His team earned its maiden WEC pole at the Six Hours of Fuji in September 2024. He has achieved multiple top-five finishes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, including a third-place finish in the 2023 centenary edition and seventh place overall in 2024. Earl is a two-time overall winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans (2015 and 2017) with the Porsche LMP1 program and was crowned FIA WEC Driver Champion in 2017.
A versatile competitor, Earl has also secured titles in IMSA and various GT categories, including the 2019 IMSA GTLM championship, the 2023 24 Hours of Nürburgring, and class victories at the Bathurst 12 Hour in 2014 and 2016. In IMSA competition, he co-drove to victory at the Twelve Hours of Sebring in 2022 and made his DPi debut in the 2021 season finale. In 2024, he also competed in the IMSA GTD Pro class endurance races with Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports.
Beyond his driving career, Earl is the owner of Earl Bamber Motorsports, further contributing to the sport through team management and driver development. Now based in Atlanta, he continues to demonstrate his skill, leadership, and winning mentality across the global motorsports stage.
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Born on July 9, 1990, in Whanganui, New Zealand, Earl Bamber is a world-class endurance racing driver with a decorated career spanning multiple championships and marquee events. Currently competing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with Whelen Engineering, Earl has built a reputation for excellence in sports car racing, earning victories in some of the most prestigious endurance races in the world.
Earl is set to complete his second full season in the FIA WEC Hypercar class with Cadillac Racing at the Bahrain International Circuit on November 2, 2024. His team earned its maiden WEC pole at the Six Hours of Fuji in September 2024. He has achieved multiple top-five finishes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, including a third-place finish in the 2023 centenary edition and seventh place overall in 2024. Earl is a two-time overall winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans (2015 and 2017) with the Porsche LMP1 program and was crowned FIA WEC Driver Champion in 2017.
A versatile competitor, Earl has also secured titles in IMSA and various GT categories, including the 2019 IMSA GTLM championship, the 2023 24 Hours of Nürburgring, and class victories at the Bathurst 12 Hour in 2014 and 2016. In IMSA competition, he co-drove to victory at the Twelve Hours of Sebring in 2022 and made his DPi debut in the 2021 season finale. In 2024, he also competed in the IMSA GTD Pro class endurance races with Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports.
Beyond his driving career, Earl is the owner of Earl Bamber Motorsports, further contributing to the sport through team management and driver development. Now based in Atlanta, he continues to demonstrate his skill, leadership, and winning mentality across the global motorsports stage.
Frederic Vesti
Endurance Driver - Whelen #31 Cadillac
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Born on January 13, 2002, in Vejle, Denmark, Frederik Vesti is a rising star in international motorsports, transitioning from single-seaters to endurance racing. Currently residing in Oxford, England, he is set to make his IMSA GTP debut in the 2025 Rolex 24 At Daytona with Whelen Engineering.
Frederik recently completed a season in the European Le Mans Series in the LMP2 class and made his IMSA debut at Petit Le Mans in October 2024. In June 2024, he competed in his first 24 Hours of Le Mans, finishing 10th in class. Before shifting to endurance racing, Frederik was the vice-champion in the 2023 FIA Formula 2 Championship, demonstrating his speed and consistency at the highest levels of junior single-seater competition.
A highly accomplished open-wheel racer, Frederik won the 2019 Formula Regional European Championship with 20 podiums, including 13 victories. He has also claimed wins in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship and competed in the Italian F4 Championship, F4 Danish Championship, and Formula 4 United States Championship.
In addition to his endurance racing commitments, Frederik serves as a reserve driver for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One team, further solidifying his reputation as a talented and versatile competitor. As he embarks on his IMSA career, Frederik continues to showcase his adaptability and skill across multiple racing disciplines.
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Born on January 13, 2002, in Vejle, Denmark, Frederik Vesti is a rising star in international motorsports, transitioning from single-seaters to endurance racing. Currently residing in Oxford, England, he is set to make his IMSA GTP debut in the 2025 Rolex 24 At Daytona with Whelen Engineering.
Frederik recently completed a season in the European Le Mans Series in the LMP2 class and made his IMSA debut at Petit Le Mans in October 2024. In June 2024, he competed in his first 24 Hours of Le Mans, finishing 10th in class. Before shifting to endurance racing, Frederik was the vice-champion in the 2023 FIA Formula 2 Championship, demonstrating his speed and consistency at the highest levels of junior single-seater competition.
A highly accomplished open-wheel racer, Frederik won the 2019 Formula Regional European Championship with 20 podiums, including 13 victories. He has also claimed wins in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship and competed in the Italian F4 Championship, F4 Danish Championship, and Formula 4 United States Championship.
In addition to his endurance racing commitments, Frederik serves as a reserve driver for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One team, further solidifying his reputation as a talented and versatile competitor. As he embarks on his IMSA career, Frederik continues to showcase his adaptability and skill across multiple racing disciplines.
Felipe Drugovich
Endurance Driver - Whelen #31 Cadillac
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Born on May 23, 2000, in Maringá, Paraná, Brazil, Felipe Drugovich is an accomplished racing driver making his mark in endurance racing. Set to make his IMSA GTP debut in the 2025 Rolex 24 At Daytona with Whelen Engineering, Felipe is already familiar with the team, having co-driven the Cadillac Whelen entry at the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Felipe recently competed in the European Le Mans Series in the LMP2 class, continuing his transition from single-seaters to endurance racing. A proven champion, he claimed the 2022 FIA Formula 2 Championship title and previously won the 2018 Euroformula Open Championship, demonstrating his talent and racecraft across multiple disciplines.
In addition to his endurance racing commitments, Felipe serves as a reserve driver for the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One team, further solidifying his presence at the highest levels of motorsport. With a strong foundation in both single-seater and endurance racing, Felipe brings speed, skill, and adaptability to his IMSA campaign.
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Born on May 23, 2000, in Maringá, Paraná, Brazil, Felipe Drugovich is an accomplished racing driver making his mark in endurance racing. Set to make his IMSA GTP debut in the 2025 Rolex 24 At Daytona with Whelen Engineering, Felipe is already familiar with the team, having co-driven the Cadillac Whelen entry at the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Felipe recently competed in the European Le Mans Series in the LMP2 class, continuing his transition from single-seaters to endurance racing. A proven champion, he claimed the 2022 FIA Formula 2 Championship title and previously won the 2018 Euroformula Open Championship, demonstrating his talent and racecraft across multiple disciplines.
In addition to his endurance racing commitments, Felipe serves as a reserve driver for the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One team, further solidifying his presence at the highest levels of motorsport. With a strong foundation in both single-seater and endurance racing, Felipe brings speed, skill, and adaptability to his IMSA campaign.
Jesse Love
Driver - Whelen #2 RCR Chevy
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Jesse Love is the driver of the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet Camaro SS for Richard Childress Racing. Although he’s just 18 years old, 2024 marks Love’s 13th year in racing, and first year competing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Danny Stockman serves as crew chief.
In 2023, Love posted one of the most dominating performances in recent ARCA Menards Series history, winning half of the races on the series schedule enroute to the 2023 ARCA Menards Series Championship.
Love made his NASCAR Truck Series debut in 2023, competing in three races and earning a career-best finish of fourth at Phoenix Raceway in November.
Love became the youngest champion in NASCAR history by clinching his first ARCA Menards Series West title at the age of 16 in 2020. He also clinched the title in 2021. In total, Love owns 12 victories in ARCA Menards Series West competition and one victory in ARCA Menards Series East Competition.
At just 10 years old, Love made his stock car racing debut in the MavTV Jr. Late Model Series and won in his first-career start. He became a two-time champion and the winningest driver in the history of the series.
Love’s passion for racing started at a young age. At the age of five, he began driving quarter-midgets throughout the San Francisco Bay area before advancing to full midgets and sprint cars, accumulating six United States Automobile Club (USAC) Championships in the USAC Speed 2 Ford Focus division.
Outside of racing, Love enjoys spending time with friends, wake surfing, cooking, fishing, playing golf and video games.
Love is a native of Menlo Park, California. He currently resides in Huntersville, North Carolina.
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Jesse Love is the driver of the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet Camaro SS for Richard Childress Racing. Although he’s just 18 years old, 2024 marks Love’s 13th year in racing, and first year competing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Danny Stockman serves as crew chief.
In 2023, Love posted one of the most dominating performances in recent ARCA Menards Series history, winning half of the races on the series schedule enroute to the 2023 ARCA Menards Series Championship.
Love made his NASCAR Truck Series debut in 2023, competing in three races and earning a career-best finish of fourth at Phoenix Raceway in November.
Love became the youngest champion in NASCAR history by clinching his first ARCA Menards Series West title at the age of 16 in 2020. He also clinched the title in 2021. In total, Love owns 12 victories in ARCA Menards Series West competition and one victory in ARCA Menards Series East Competition.
At just 10 years old, Love made his stock car racing debut in the MavTV Jr. Late Model Series and won in his first-career start. He became a two-time champion and the winningest driver in the history of the series.
Love’s passion for racing started at a young age. At the age of five, he began driving quarter-midgets throughout the San Francisco Bay area before advancing to full midgets and sprint cars, accumulating six United States Automobile Club (USAC) Championships in the USAC Speed 2 Ford Focus division.
Outside of racing, Love enjoys spending time with friends, wake surfing, cooking, fishing, playing golf and video games.
Love is a native of Menlo Park, California. He currently resides in Huntersville, North Carolina.
Ashyln Speed
Driver - Whelen #31
Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup
Ashlyn Speed is a determined young driver forging her path in professional motorsports. The winner of the 2024 Mazda Women in Motorsport Initiative Scholarship, she will compete in the 2025 Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin with Hendrick Motorsports. The prestigious scholarship provides $100,000 toward her season, allowing her to race in all seven double-header rounds at some of North America’s most renowned road courses.
In addition to her on-track achievements, Ashlyn is making history as the first-ever female Brand Ambassador for Whelen Engineering, the Series Naming Sponsor. Her Mazda will prominently feature Whelen branding, representing the Chester, Connecticut-based manufacturer of first responder technology.
Before transitioning to sports cars, Ashlyn demonstrated her talent in open-wheel racing, winning the 2023 SCCA FX Southern Conference Championship. Now, she is ready to take on the challenge of the Mazda MX-5 Cup, proving herself in one of the most competitive sports car series in North America.
Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup
Ashlyn Speed is a determined young driver forging her path in professional motorsports. The winner of the 2024 Mazda Women in Motorsport Initiative Scholarship, she will compete in the 2025 Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin with Hendrick Motorsports. The prestigious scholarship provides $100,000 toward her season, allowing her to race in all seven double-header rounds at some of North America’s most renowned road courses.
In addition to her on-track achievements, Ashlyn is making history as the first-ever female Brand Ambassador for Whelen Engineering, the Series Naming Sponsor. Her Mazda will prominently feature Whelen branding, representing the Chester, Connecticut-based manufacturer of first responder technology.
Before transitioning to sports cars, Ashlyn demonstrated her talent in open-wheel racing, winning the 2023 SCCA FX Southern Conference Championship. Now, she is ready to take on the challenge of the Mazda MX-5 Cup, proving herself in one of the most competitive sports car series in North America.
Nathan Nicholson
Driver: #95
Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup
Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup
NASCAR’s Official Warning Lights
Whelen Engineering is proud to be the Official Warning Lights of NASCAR. With decades of experience in high-performance lighting technology, Whelen ensures maximum visibility and reliability on the track, helping to keep drivers, teams, and fans safe at every race.
Whelen’s Racetrack signals are durable, weather-resistant products with superior warning and signalling capability. Super-LED® lightheads enhance driver safety while controlling the action on the track. Whelen’s name is well known within NASCAR®, SCCA, ARCA®, IndyCar, IMSA®, and others as the leader in visual warning safety products.
Hi I’m Sonny Whelen and I’m helping The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research to find a cure for Parkinsons Disease. More than 6 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) — the second most common neurological disorder. In the United States, approximately 90,000 new cases will be diagnosed this year alone. Currently, there is no known cure for Parkinson’s.
Together, we can change that.
Together, we can change that.