Kenny Wilden
Driver Profile
- English Full Name: Kenny Wilden
- Nationality: Canada
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FIA Driver Categorisation:
Bronze
- Recent Team: N/A
- Total Podiums: 0 (🏆 0 / 🥈 0 / 🥉 0)
- Total Races: 0
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Racer Overview
Kenny Wilden is a highly accomplished Canadian racing driver inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame in 2020. Wilden, originally from Oakville, Ontario, has secured wins in Canada, the United States, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic, demonstrating his versatility across different racing series. He holds the record for the most professional wins at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP).
Wilden's early career saw him clinch Rookie of the Year titles in both the Honda-Michelin and Players/GM Motorsports Series East tours in consecutive years during the late 1980s. He followed this up with an overall win in the Firestone Firehawk Series the subsequent season. Throughout his career, he has achieved significant success in the Players/GM, Michelin Enduroseries, and Grand-Am Koni Challenge, marking him as a prominent figure in Formula Atlantic, Trans-Am, Grand-Am, and IMSA competitions.
Beyond his driving achievements, Wilden is also a respected driver coach and instructor. Since January 2015, he has been a Driver Coach and Instructor for Ferrari Challenge, where his responsibilities include coaching, contract negotiations, engineering, and strategy. He has also worked as a Factory Driver for RSR Jaguar Racing and a Driver for Scotia Corsa Ferrari. Furthermore, he has a background in driver training, having owned DriveWise Mississauga and Young Drivers of Canada.