Brian DeVries

1990 Honda CRX #61

Tell me about you
-Long time motorsports enthusiast; I grew up watching Indycar (CART) and F1 on TV and attended a number of Molson Indy events in Vancouver. As a teenager, I raced karts with the Westwood Karting Association and after a long hiatus I’m back in the race seat looking to participate in local and regional events in 2022.

How long have you been racing?
-I started racing karts as a teenager for a couple seasons. This year (2021) marks my first season in road racing.

Why did you get into racing?
-I like fast cars and race tracks.

Who in your life has had the biggest impact on your racing career?
-I don’t think I can narrow it down to just one person. A lot of friends and family have played a big role in supporting me on and off the race track.

Do you have any sponsors ?
-BitRadian, Lochhead Made

Favorite moment in racing?
-Winning the Club 100 championship in karting.

Dream Race car ?
-1993 Penske Indycar (PC-23). 1,024hp, 10 wins and 10 poles in 32 races; an absolutely incredible machine.

Mercedes or Redbull?
-Mercedes.

Something funny or interesting we should know about you?
-I don’t own a car (besides my race car).

Most embarrassing moment?
-I once booked a hotel in the wrong state...

Does your car number have a special meaning? Why did you choose it?
-Number 61 was the last remaining two-digit racing number to choose from.

Favorite quote?
-”Everything in moderation, including moderation.” - Oscar Wilde

What car did you take driver training in ?
-2017 Toyota Camry LE

First race car?
-Does a kart count? 1995 Tibi Kart with an air-cooled 100cc Parilla engine.

Do you name your cars?
-My daily driver goes by “Dale” and my CRX is named “Mario”.

What would be on the gag real of your life?
-My first kart race in the wet. I lasted two corners before flying off the track into the gravel.