History

In the heart of Kentucky's hills, James “JT” McEndree, a bootlegger, and his 11-year-old son, James “Red” McEndree, navigated a world of moonshine and poverty to make ends meet cooking and running their product. Their dusty escapades through rural backroads blurred the lines between rebellion and family bonds, as JT imparted the art of driving to young Red. Most importantly, don’t get caught and if you get stuck, burn it down. The old Model A became a symbol of danger and freedom, shaping Red into a skilled driver beyond his years, at the tender age of 11.

A vintage black and white photo of a man leaning on a classic car parked on a mountain road.

Vintage black-and-white photo of a group of people seated around a dining table with glass bottles and drinks, taken in a restaurant setting.

Vintage black and white photo of a woman and two men in early 20th-century attire standing by a car.

Vintage photo of three men standing by an early 20th-century car with round headlights and a hood ornament.

Vintage photo of a young boy in a cowboy hat standing next to antique gas pumps labeled 'Motorine.'

Once Seamus’ great grandfather “Red” retired from the back roads, he became a professional truck driver for the rest of his career. His last name being changed to “McKendree” by his father to avoid any issues with the bootlegging past. This career also took hold of Red’s son, Seamus’ grandfather James “Jim” McKendree as he stuck to tradition by creating his own trucking company and driving for a living. Driving in adverse conditions in the Rocky Mountains was not for the faint of heart.

Seamus’ father James “Jimmy” McKendree took to the racing side of things racing and winning in sports car racing and winning for many years as well as being an instructor and racing coach. Seamus had no choice but to be drawn to racing and driving from the age of 3 growing up at the race track.

Race car driver standing next to a black race car numbered 411, wearing a racing suit, holding a helmet, with trailers and a truck in the background.

Group of people on a podium at High Plains Raceway holding a blue "Bimmerworld" banner, with racing signage in the background.

Child standing next to an overturned red ATV on grassy field with trees in the background.

Two race cars on a track, side by side, in a desert landscape.