THE OFFICIAL HOME
OF EXCALIBUR RACING
MEET THE TEAM
2023 - 2024 PIT CREW
Introducing the pit crew of Excalibur Racing for the 2023-2024 season. Comprising a team of seven, we are fueled by a passion for speed and are dedicated to achieving success on the track. Every member of our team contributes their distinct expertise, elevating the performance of our go-kart.
DEREK BABBY
PRESIDENT & CREW CHIEF
Derek oversees all team operations, leads our weekly meetings, and instructs our mechanics to ensure that everyone excels in their roles.
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Year: Junior
Hometown: Elk Grove, CA
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
KATIE CANNON
BUSINESS LEAD
As the Business Lead, Katie drives strategic initiatives, secures crucial sponsorships, fundraises, develops our website, and maintains the team's social media platforms.
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Year: Freshman
Hometown: Millburn, NJ
Major(s): Communication & Marketing
ATHREYA RAMANAN
DRIVER
We are delighted to have Athreya leading us in the upcoming season. With an abundance of racing experience, including Formula 3 and IBE EV Kart Team, Athreya brings invaluable expertise to our team.
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Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Sammamish, WA
Major(s): Integrated Business & Engineering
ANDREW GLASSMAN
MECHANIC & RELIEF DRIVER
As one of our mechanics and also our relief driver, Andrew plays a dual role within our team. Not only does he contribute his expertise to maintaining and fine-tuning our go-kart, but he also stands ready to step in behind the wheel when needed.
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Potomac, MD
Major(s): Agriculture Engineering
LOGAN BATEMAN
MECHANIC
Logan, as one of the team's mechanics, focuses on designing, analyzing, and enhancing the performance of our go-kart to maximize its pace.
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Year: Freshman
Hometown: Montclair, NJ
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering Technology
TARAN KONDAMURU
MECHANIC
As a team mechanic, Taran dedicates his efforts to designing, analyzing, and optimizing the performance of our go-kart to achieve maximum speed on the track.
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Year: Freshman
Hometown: Sunnyvale, CA
Major(s): Computer Engineering Technology
SAM VONDRA
MECHANIC
Sam, a fellow mechanic within our team, contributes his technical expertise and practical experience to our operations. His role is pivotal in maintaining our go-karts in optimal condition, ensuring peak performance on the track.
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Year: Freshman
Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD
Major(s): Aerospace Engineering