Mitch Wright making the move to the United States from his home in Canada, as he chases the 2026 INEX Semi-Pro Asphalt National Championship. And lucky for him, his favorite track, EchoPark Speedway, will be right down the road.
Hometown: Curtis, Ontario
Division: Legend Car Semi-Pro
Team: MPM Direct / Scott Moseley Racing
Number: 21
Favorite Track: EchoPark Speedway
1. How did you get your start in racing?
I started racing motorcross when I was in third grade with my dad. We raced all over the U.S at a competitive level. After too many years of hitting the ground and hitting my head, I decided to trade the bike in for a roll cage, and that was about three years ago now.
2. How did you get your number?
I am a big fan of blackjack, so I decided to race with the number 21.
3. Who is your biggest inspiration?
My old man. His work ethic in what he has built for my family and our family business. If it wasn’t for him and our family business, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do racing around the country.
4. What is your favorite racing memory?
Winning the Canadian championship my second-year racing so that was a big one for me. Winning for the first time at EchoPark [Speedway] was my first U.S win so that was a big one, as well.
5. Do you have any pre-race superstitions?
I don’t necessarily have any superstitions, but I never put my helmet on before I get in a race car. I always make sure to get set up in the car before I put my helmet on.
6. How do you measure success while racing?
I think just beating myself. As long as I am progressing, whether it be baby steps or by a mile, as long as I continue to get a little bit better every time. All progress is good progress.
7. What was your Winter Nationals Experience like?
Overall, for the two weeks I was there, we put on a good showing. I wish we had a little more speed at the national event with what I did at the showdown. We won on two of the days at the showdown, and I was expecting to put it in victory lane throughout the week which didn’t happen. We ended up being pretty consistent which was good, if we didn’t have the one bad day I think I would have won the overall, but consistency was what kept me running well all week.
8. What is your favorite track to race?
My favorite track is EchoPark [Speedway]. It’s a flat track, tight, and leaves zero room for error. It’s one of those tracks you have to hit your mark every single lap, or it shows really quickly. The people down there are also awesome it’s a place that has kept me in racing.
9. What are your racing goals for 2026?
National championship is my only goal for this season. I am actually moving down to the U.S this year to try and win the national championship this season.
10. If you could race at any track in the world, what would it be?
Daytona 500 for sure. That is the goal to try and get to the level to run at Daytona. Going 200 mile per hour that close to another bumper and sending it. It’s what everyone dreams of doing one day.
11. What's the biggest lesson that racing has taught you in life?
I have been sober for six years and I was able to get myself out of that. Sobriety prepared me for racing, because it’s something you have to be determined and stick with it. There are emotional days that are good and emotional days that are bad. It’s one of those things that if you keep pushing forward you will have success. I think that’s so true in racing as well, you can have the best and worst day all in one day. It’s one of those sports you have to keep pushing and keep showing up and eventually the results do pay off.
12. What are some of your hobbies outside of racing?
Anything with a motor. I am still a big fan of motorcross, we have pit bikes and a track. Of course, being Canadian, I still get out on the rink playing hockey. I also hang out with my little man getting him ready for his racing career too.