This season may prove to be the greatest challenge I have ever taken on. I will enjoy every moment of adversity, the daily challenges, and learn something from every input I give the car.

2024, USF Pro 2000 - Tyke Durst

Quick Facts

  • Born in Memphis Tennesee.

  • Driver in the United States Formula 4 Championship.

  • Started Racing in 2021.

  • Pursuing a Mechanical Engineering Technology degree at UNCC.

  • Born on July 21, 2003.


Drive Toward A Cure

Drive Toward a Cure pursues an alternative to the numerous ‘for profit’ rally driving programs through the creation of events that team cars and camaraderie to raise funds and awareness to support the challenges of Parkinson’s Disease, benefiting research and patient care.

The story so far

After getting a small simulator Tyke found himself in love with driving, and for his 18th birthday got to do a Skip Barber Racing School.

Ever since accidentally watching Top Gun at a young age Tyke Durst has had a thirst for speed.

Tyke continued with Gonella Racing for the 2023 Formula 4 US Championship. The goal being to get results and learn as much as possible.

Tyke had the racing bug bad and worked to get a seat in the 2022 United States Formula 4 Championship. Tyke found a great ride at Gonella Racing when Ernie Gonella the team owner saw some potential in him.