MINNEAPOLIS – August 27, 2024 – We’re pleased to announce rising formula racing talent Parker Wallin’s official entry in the final race of the Ligier JS F4 Series 2024 season at the iconic Circuit of The Americas (COTA) track in Austin, Texas. This marks a significant step in Wallin’s racing career in the F1 development ladder with the newly committed partnership support of SHAED, an innovator in sustainable fleet solutions. To leverage the SHAED partnership, Wallin joins Momentum Motorsports, a team renowned for its competitive edge and commitment to developing future champions led by Phil Picard, a proven team principal and engineer committed to giving drivers the best chance to succeed. With this new team and high-profile sponsor, Wallin has secured what a young driver needs to accelerate.
“I’m incredibly excited to join SHAED and to have the faith and confidence of Ryan Pritchard, a business visionary, who has decided to bring me on board his journey of innovation,” said Parker Wallin. “This is a huge opportunity for me, and I want to return that faith by giving it everything I’ve got. I’ve already begun development with my new team owner Phil Picard. I’ve admired Phil for a long time, and this is an opportunity to make a big impact together for Ryan and the SHAED brand.”
“Parker embodies the innovative spirit and rapid acceleration that defines SHAED,” said Ryan Pritchard, SHAED founder and CEO. “This partnership perfectly aligns our visions: just as Parker and JS F4 represent the future of F1, SHAED is pioneering the future of fleet mobility.”
Momentum Motorsports team Principal Phil Picard expressed confidence in Parker’s abilities, stating, “Parker is a talented driver with a bright future ahead of him. We’re thrilled to have him on our team and look forward to what we can achieve together.”
SHAED VP of Sales John Kinsey added, “SHAED is moving fast to shape the future with emerging technology. Putting our brand on this iconic circuit is a perfect demonstration of how we’re innovating at incredible speeds.”
To showcase the new partnership, Wallin’s F4 race car has been newly branded, featuring custom graphics designed by Brand Ink, a leader in the field. The vinyl graphics livery kit was crafted using state-of-the-art 3M materials and installed by internationally recognized master trainer Phil Aquin of FAST Films. This stunning vehicle will make its debut at COTA on October 31, 2024, just two weeks after the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
As the race approaches, fans and followers of formula racing will be eagerly watching Wallin’s progress, anticipating a thrilling and competitive performance from all the young drivers in the JS F4 Series. For information and tickets for the COTA SpeedTour event October 31- November 3, visit jsf4series.com.
About Parker Wallin After two and a half prolific seasons in kart racing, including a final podium in Minnesota and two consecutive first place finishes and a second-place championship in Southern California, 17-year-old Parker Wallin, from Minneapolis, Minnesota, joined the JSF4 Series with impressive speeds making his mark at the first two races of the 2024 season – NOLA Motorsports Park and Road America. He’s since continued to build his career off track pending funding support, co-commentating in the broadcast booth and building his relationships with the series organizers and ultimately forging the new partnership with SHAED that will allow him to compete at COTA in the final race of the season.
About SHAED Inc. SHAED is revolutionizing sustainable transportation through its innovative platform that integrates the physical, technological, and operational aspects of mobility throughout its lifecycle. By connecting all stakeholders in the fleet mobility ecosystem, SHAED redefines sustainable transportation through education, digitization of legacy processes, and AI-driven recommendation engines. Committed to simplifying sustainable mobility, SHAED drives efficiency today while enabling sustainability tomorrow, providing a centralized, intelligent platform that accelerates the industry’s transition to cleaner, more sustainable transportation solutions.
About Momentum Motorsports Momentum Motorsports is owned and operated by long-time racing enthusiast Phil Picard. As a former driver turned business owner, Phil understands the motorsports industry and what is needed for success both on and off the track. He is involved in every aspect to ensure that his drivers have the best chance possible to learn and garner the results that they deserve. He was not only a racer and a race team owner but also holds an Automotive Engineering Degree and two open wheel championships. Located in Kershaw, South Carolina, Momentum Motorsports is trackside at Carolina Motorsports Park.
About Ligier JS F4 Series Sanctioned by Parella Motorsports Holdings (PMH), the Ligier JS F4 Series provides an entry point to the ladder system that leads to the top levels of open-wheel competition. A step between karting and the wheel-to-wheel racing of Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.), the Ligier JS F4 Series focuses on laying a proper foundation for race craft and education, as much as it does on track competition. Open to drivers as young as age 14, the series utilizes a cost-efficient model to further develop driver’s skills with a lower cost of entry. The 2024 Ligier JS F4 Series driver champion will be awarded a full scholarship to compete in the 2025 season of F4 U.S. competition.
– Parker Wallin PR