Kevin Harter

Founder & Team Manager – Developing Racing Champions (DRC)

Kevin Harter brings decades of karting experience and proven leadership to Developing Racing Champions. Since beginning his racing career in the late 1980s, he has competed across Japan, Hawaii, North Carolina, California, and Ohio in both 2-cycle and 4-cycle classes, earning respect for his skill, sportsmanship, and technical expertise.

In 2005, Kevin founded Championship Racing Performance (CRP Racing), a premier Ohio kart shop focused on developing young drivers. His engines and coaching powered kids to national, regional, and local championships while instilling strong fundamentals and sportsmanship. He has also served as Treasurer and President of the Great Lakes Sprint Series and worked as a Technical Inspector at regional events.

A retired U.S. Marine Corps Master Sergeant with 23 years of service, Kevin applies the same discipline, leadership, and commitment he honed in the military to both racing and his professional role as Deputy Commander for DCMA Cleveland. At DRC, Kevin’s mission is clear: use his experience to mentor the next generation of racers, provide families with the best value in the sport, and build champions on and off the track.

Driver Coaching, Kart Tuning and Mechanical Services