Pros
KELLY COLLINS
Recognized as one of the most diverse and talented race car drivers, Kelly Collins has secured championships, numerous wins and podium finishes for such manufacturers as Chevrolet, Pontiac, Porsche, Nissan, Honda, and BMW. As a Supercar Life instructor, Collins knows what it takes to win, and how to help others do the same.
In 1999 Collins had class wins at both the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring. In 2001, he teamed with Dale Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt Jr and Andy Pilgrim to gain a GTS podium finish in the Rolex 24 at Daytona driving a Corvette. He also won the Petit Le Mans in both 2000 and 2001.
In 2008 Collins co-drove the Pontiac GXP.R #07 with Paul Edwards. The duo captured six podium finishes including victories at Miami-Homestead, Laguna Seca, Lime Rock Park and the season ending, championship clinching victory at Miller Motorsports Park. They also finished second at the Mexico City race. They finished in the Top 10 in all but one race resulting in first place finishes in the GT Drivers’ Championship, GT Team Championship and GT Manufacturers’ Championship.
This season, Collins returns in the Banner Racing Pontiac GXP.R with teammates Paul Edwards and Jan Magnussen.