FIJI Racing Program

Thank you for finding your way to the Fiji Racing GoFundMe page. We thank you all for everything you have done and continue to do for this great fraternity!

The Purdue Grand Prix is a very competitive kart race utilizing race karts that are capable of 80+ miles per hour and sit ½ inch off the ground! It has groomed some drivers that you have seen in Nascar Races, funded scholarships for many Purdue students, and helped people into a very competitive racing industry. It is the biggest event on the Purdue social calendar each year where competing teams from other fraternities and other student organizations, since 1958, battle to be on the podium at the end of this historic race. To learn more, visit www.purduegrandprix.org.

The Lambda Iota chapter of Phi Gamma Delta has had periods in history where they maintained a strong presence in the event and were very competitive. With the 66th Purdue Grand Prix being held in the spring of 2023, FIJI’s will be back with a chance at victory unlike any in the history of the fraternity. The Lambda Iota chapter of Phi Gamma named Caden Taylor their driver, he has been racing karts competitively since he was 11 years old. Caden has a history of consistently beating top competitors in this year's Grand Prix including previous winners. With racing, anything can happen, but recent race results, such as a podium finish and rookie of the year award, show that Fiji’s have one of the strongest chances at bringing home the coveted winners trophy. The first ever for the fraternity.

Our goal for 2024 is to raise $10,000, which will cover the purchase of the kart cage and engines as well as many other items like spare parts, tires, engine rebuilds, tools, fuel, trailer, crew uniforms, and more.

In addition to grassroots fundraising, we also have major and title sponsor packages available. Act soon so we can ensure logos make the race team jerseys and social favors along with a spot on the kart. Reach out to Blake Fox ([email redacted])

We look forward to this great opportunity and making memories and relationships that are not for college days alone!

Caden Taylor racing accomplishments

· 7 Years racing experience racing Yamaha KT100, IAME KA100, IAME X30, Briggs LO206

· 29 wins

· 41 Pole Positions

· 75 Podium Finishes

· Holder of five track records in three different classes

· National Podiums at WKA Manufacturers Cup and Route 66 Pro Karting Series

· 2015 WRP Rookie of the Year

· 2016 WRP Runner-Up Champion Jr. Sportsman

· 2017 WRP champion Junior Super Can

· 2018 Kart Racers of America Top 3 points championship LO206 Jr.

· 2019 Kart Racers of America Top 3 points championship Yamaha Sr.

· 2019 WRP Runner-Up champion Yamaha Sr

· 2019 WRP Top 5 points championship LO206 Sr.

· 2020 WRP Yamaha Sr. Runner-Up champion

· 2020 Kart Racers of America Top 3 points championship X30

· 2021 Kart Racers of America points leader when left for college - LO206 Sr.

· 2022 Purdue Grand Prix Podium

· 2022 Purdue Grand Prix Rookie Driver of the year