About
Valen Venkatesh (born November 15, 2008) is an American racing driver. He is currently competing in Radical Cup North America, where he finished 4th in the 2025 championship, earning numerous podiums along the way.
Valen's racing career began in karts at the age of 9 at Sonoma Raceway's karting track. He was the 2020 Rok Sonoma Junior 100cc champion, moving up from there to compete on the national circuit. In 2024, he competed in both SKUSA and USPKS, achieving top 5 finishes in up to 80 driver fields. He quickly improved, moving up to race cars for the 2025 season. Valen is seeking to keep improving and moving up the ladder of the series.
Career Highlights
| Year | Result | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Radical Cup North America Championship — 4th Place | USA |
| 2025 | Radical Cup North America R18 — 3rd Place | Lime Rock Park |
| 2025 | Radical Cup North America R15 — 3rd Place | Road Atlanta |
| 2025 | Radical Cup North America R9 — 2nd Place | Road America |
| 2023 | Rok Fest West — 3rd Place | Sonoma, California |
| 2020 | Rok Sonoma Junior 100cc Champion | Sonoma, California |
Gallery (24)
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