Yana Kapoor Racing Academy was born from a simple belief: every young driver deserves a fair shot — not just the privileged few. After years navigating the challenges of U.S. karting, Yana saw firsthand how fragmented systems, high costs, and lack of coaching hold back incredible talent — especially girls.

YKRA is dedicated to changing that.

We focus on early-stage development, providing young drivers with access to top-tier coaching, equal equipment, and a clear path forward. Our goal is to eliminate the guesswork and gatekeeping that plague grassroots racing in America.

For girls, we offer more than support — we offer a vision. Through mentorship and connections to global programs like F1 Academy’s Discover Your Drive, we help create real opportunities for female racers to thrive.

At YKRA, we’re not just developing fast drivers — we’re building confident, capable competitors who are ready to take on the world.

Because talent deserves a track — and a future.