Driver Profile: Yashom Kapoor

A consistent podium contender and versatile driver, Yashom Kapoor has established himself as a dominant force in West Coast karting. With a decade of competitive experience bridging the Midwest and California circuits, Yashom combines raw speed with an analytical approach to racing. In 2025 he competed in the Formula Pro USA F4 Championships with World Speed Motorsports support. Currently he is taking a hiatus from racing to devote his energies to his studies at Berkeley and developing a new business.

Formula Car Racing Highlights

Kapoor had a a stellar rookie campaign in the FPUSA 4 Championship, where he was a top contender all year long.
In a battle that went down to the very last race, he secured the title of Vice-Champion.

  • Final Standing: 2nd Place

  • Performance: 3 Wins, 8 Podiums

  • Speed: 2 Fastest Laps

  • Consistency: Top contender across the 12-race season

  • VMB Driver Development Scholarship Finalist (read news story…)

Karting Highlights

Yashom has proven his ability to win in both 4-stroke and 2-stroke competitions. His recent track record includes:

  • 2024: Champion – KA100 SR King of Prairie City

  • 2024: Vice-Champion – ROK Sonoma 100cc Senior

  • 2024: Vice-Champion – Prairie City Spring Series (4 victories total across championships)

  • 2024: 3rd Place – ROK Pacific Championship

  • 2022: Featured in the Saratoga Falcon (read story)

  • 2015: Champion – LO206 Junior (Michiana Raceway Park)