MEET THE DRIVER
Eli Eman Kozak
Eleven years old. Fourth season in the seat. The reason Mom and Dad spend Sunday mornings at the track instead of a pew—and the spark behind everything Racing & Ministry does.
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CAREER WINS
34
PODIUMS
3
SEASONS
THE STORY
Born to drive. Raised to believe.
Elijah (EMAN) is a first generation racer from Fort Wayne, Indiana, currently driving for the NASCAR Youth Series.
In just his first year, Eli mounted 5 wins and 20 top five finishes. The team traveled throughout the Midwest and the Southeast competing in more than 40 races.
Despite a solid rookie season, Eli has his sights on championships. Starting winter of 2024, Eli has partnered with Ultimate Quarter Midget and is now driving in two different divisions with his new X-wing chassis.
But this grassroots team does more than just race. We also serve our racing community. Steve (Eli’s dad) serves as the NASCAR Youth Series track chaplain--making racing more than just winning on the track, but building stronger families in the process.
DRIVER CARD
CAR NUMBER #84
CLASSES: Light 160 & Senior Honda
HOME TRACK: NWOQMA (Toledo)
PRE-RACE VERSE: Philippians 4:13
WALK-UP SONG: Thunderstruck — AC/DC
2026 SCHEDULE
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Sundays are easy. The grind of a Tuesday — when the trailer's broken, the kid's exhausted, and the bills are due — is where faith gets real. A field guide to trusting God in the messy, ordinary moments. Don't miss a moment of the action live on YouTube. And while you're there, watch some of Steve's Tuesday sermon messages.
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