Mod kart racer Collin Paitl poses for a photo with his car on Aug. 9, 2025 at Bark River International Speedway. (Adam Hinch/Daily Press)

BARK RIVER — This past weekend Bark River International Raceway hosted their annual race. Daily Press sports writer Adam Hinch got a chance to sit down and talk to a couple drivers for this week’s meet the racer. Today we chronicle 14-year old Collin Paitl who races in the mod kart class.

Adam Hinch: What got upu into racing?

Colin Paitl: My parents got me into it when they started racing?

AH: How old were you when you went to your first off-road race?

CP: I was three months old.

AH: What is the most enjoyable part of this sport for you?

CP: Going fast.

AH: What grade are you going into and what is your favorite subject?

CP: I.m going to be a freshman and my favorite subject is math.

AH: What is your favorite football team?

CP: The Buffalo Bills

AH: Do you play any sports in school?

CP: I play football and trap shooting.

AH: What was your best moment in your racing career?

Winning races.

AH: What is your favorite food?

CP: Tacos.

What is your favorite soft drink?

CP: Sprite.

AH: What do you like to do for hobbies outside of racing?

CP: I like hunting.

AH: If you could go anywhere on vacation where would you go?

CP: Florida.