Thorold, ON (February 2026) – Pontello Motorsports has announced the addition of Jayme Porter of Welland, Ontario as an official House Driver for the 2026 season. A standout competitor at Merrittville Speedway’s weekly karting program, Porter earned this opportunity through championship-level performance, consistency, and exemplary conduct both on and off the track.
Porter has established himself as one of Merrittville’s most reliable front-running drivers, demonstrating the discipline and racecraft required to succeed across a full season of dirt oval competition.
Merrittville Speedway Success
Jayme Porter has been a fixture within the Merrittville Speedway Karting Club, steadily progressing into championship contention. During the 2025 season, Porter captured the Performance Manufacturing Senior Heavy Track Championship, accumulating 556 points and securing four feature wins.
Across 12 events, Porter recorded 11 top-five finishes, clinching the championship by an 18-point margin. That level of consistency — nearly flawless over an entire season — highlights both speed and discipline, a combination essential to long-term success in dirt oval karting.
Notable Racing Achievements
Merrittville Senior Heavy Champion (2025)
Four feature wins, 556 points, and 11 top-five finishes in 12 starts.
Ohsweken Nationals Winner
Captured the Senior Flat Kart feature victory at the Ohsweken Speedway Micro Sprint Nationals, demonstrating adaptability beyond his home track.
Regional Series Standout
Finished 21st out of 148 drivers in the Burris Racing Weekly Championship Series Clone Heavy division (2024), competing across a field of more than 620 point-earning entries.
Sportsmanship Award Recipient (2024)
Recognized for professionalism, positive pit presence, and respect for fellow competitors.
Skill Development & Consistency
Porter is known for his calm approach under pressure and his ability to adapt as track conditions evolve. His racecraft reflects strong throttle control, patience, and situational awareness — qualities that are especially critical on dirt surfaces that change rapidly throughout a race night.
Multiple feature wins at Merrittville highlight Porter’s ability to manage races strategically rather than relying solely on aggression. His ability to work forward through traffic and remain consistent across an entire season further underscores his racing IQ and discipline.
Why Pontello Motorsports Selected Jayme Porter
House Driver selection at Pontello Motorsports is based on more than lap times. Porter stood out through:
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Proven consistency across an entire season
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Clean, respectful racing conduct
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Coachability and technical awareness
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Professionalism in both victory and adversity
“Jayme’s results speak for themselves, but what impressed us most was how he carries himself,” said Jesse Pontello, President of Pontello Motorsports. “He represents the values we want associated with our brand — professionalism, consistency, and respect for the sport.”
Looking Ahead
The partnership between Jayme Porter and Pontello Motorsports marks a significant step forward for both. Porter gains access to professional-level resources and mentorship, while Pontello Motorsports adds a proven, disciplined competitor capable of showcasing the program’s equipment and philosophy at the front of the field.
As the new season approaches, you can expect to see Porter carrying Pontello Motorsports colors at Merrittville and beyond. His progression from club standout to House Driver reflects exactly what the program is designed to support: earned opportunity through consistency and character.
Thorold, ON (February 2026) – Pontello Motorsports has announced the addition of Jayme Porter of Welland, Ontario as an official House Driver for the 2026 season. A standout competitor at Merrittville Speedway’s weekly karting program, Porter earned this opportunity through championship-level performance, consistency, and exemplary conduct both on and off the track.
Porter has established himself as one of Merrittville’s most reliable front-running drivers, demonstrating the discipline and racecraft required to succeed across a full season of dirt oval competition.
Jayme Porter has been a fixture within the Merrittville Speedway Karting Club, steadily progressing into championship contention. During the 2025 season, Porter captured the Performance Manufacturing Senior Heavy Track Championship, accumulating 556 points and securing four feature wins.
Across 12 events, Porter recorded 11 top-five finishes, clinching the championship by an 18-point margin. That level of consistency — nearly flawless over an entire season — highlights both speed and discipline, a combination essential to long-term success in dirt oval karting.
Merrittville Senior Heavy Champion (2025)
Four feature wins, 556 points, and 11 top-five finishes in 12 starts.
Ohsweken Nationals Winner
Captured the Senior Flat Kart feature victory at the Ohsweken Speedway Micro Sprint Nationals, demonstrating adaptability beyond his home track.
Regional Series Standout
Finished 21st out of 148 drivers in the Burris Racing Weekly Championship Series Clone Heavy division (2024), competing across a field of more than 620 point-earning entries.
Sportsmanship Award Recipient (2024)
Recognized for professionalism, positive pit presence, and respect for fellow competitors.
Porter is known for his calm approach under pressure and his ability to adapt as track conditions evolve. His racecraft reflects strong throttle control, patience, and situational awareness — qualities that are especially critical on dirt surfaces that change rapidly throughout a race night.
Multiple feature wins at Merrittville highlight Porter’s ability to manage races strategically rather than relying solely on aggression. His ability to work forward through traffic and remain consistent across an entire season further underscores his racing IQ and discipline.
Why Pontello Motorsports Selected Jayme Porter
House Driver selection at Pontello Motorsports is based on more than lap times. Porter stood out through:
Proven consistency across an entire season
Clean, respectful racing conduct
Coachability and technical awareness
Professionalism in both victory and adversity
“Jayme’s results speak for themselves, but what impressed us most was how he carries himself,” said Jesse Pontello, President of Pontello Motorsports. “He represents the values we want associated with our brand — professionalism, consistency, and respect for the sport.”
Looking Ahead
The partnership between Jayme Porter and Pontello Motorsports marks a significant step forward for both. Porter gains access to professional-level resources and mentorship, while Pontello Motorsports adds a proven, disciplined competitor capable of showcasing the program’s equipment and philosophy at the front of the field.
As the new season approaches, you can expect to see Porter carrying Pontello Motorsports colors at Merrittville and beyond. His progression from club standout to House Driver reflects exactly what the program is designed to support: earned opportunity through consistency and character.