The Vision Behind Montero Performance Racing

I originally started Montero Performance Racing with a personal goal in mind — to build something that could support my own path into competitive racing and eventually help me work toward earning a competition license. As I learned more about racing and began paying closer attention to how the grassroots level operates, that motivation grew into something much bigger.

 

Through observation and research, I started to notice how much young driving talent exists and how often that talent goes unsupported. Too many drivers are limited by high costs, inconsistent training, or environments that expect results without providing proper guidance. In some cases, drivers are blamed for poor outcomes even when they were never given the tools or instruction needed to succeed. I saw talent being wasted — not because drivers weren’t capable, but because the system around them failed them.

 

I also became aware of my own reality. I know that my path in racing will take time, patience, and resources, and that there is a real chance I may not have the same opportunities or timeline as some of the incredibly talented drivers I see coming up. Rather than letting that discourage me, I made a decision to put building a team and helping others first. I may not be able to go as far as some of these drivers, but I can help create a path that allows them to go further than I ever could.

 

That decision is what led to the creation of Montero Performance Racing.

 

This team is being built deliberately — with preparation, structure, and long-term growth in mind. I am personally committed to putting my time, effort, responsibility, and continuous learning into this program. I am serious about doing this the right way, not the fast way, because rushing the process only recreates the same problems that exist in many other programs. My goal is to build something that truly benefits drivers and proves that, with the right support, young racers can become generational talent.

 

A major part of how MPR Racing operates comes from my own experience in competitive sports. As a former goalkeeper, I know firsthand how damaging poor coaching, unfair opportunity, and lack of teamwork can be to an athlete’s mentality. Being criticized without guidance, given unequal chances, and feeling isolated within a team can destroy confidence — even when the talent is there. Those experiences shaped how I believe teams should be run.

 

At Montero Performance Racing, drivers are treated as something valuable, not disposable. I believe drivers are fragile in the sense that a single toxic environment can undo years of passion and motivation. That’s why this team is built on respect, encouragement, patience, and equality. Equal access to car time, clear instruction, and a true team-first mindset matter more to me than favoritism or ego. When a team truly works together, motivation and trust often matter more than raw speed alone.

 

MPR Racing is committed to avoiding the toxic coaching and blame culture that exists in many programs. Coaches and staff will be held to clear standards built around respect, teaching, and accountability. Drivers should feel supported and motivated, not pressured or fearful of making mistakes. Being part of this team should feel different — more positive, more focused, and more enjoyable — while still preparing drivers for the realities of competitive racing.

 

A big part of who I am, and why I take this so seriously, comes from my grandfather, William “Bill” Stearns. He had the ability to start with nothing and build something far greater than most people could imagine. He loved the ocean, loved cars, and founded successful businesses such as Stearns & Lehman Inc. and RPM Motorsports in Mansfield, Ohio. His work ethic, vision, and willingness to build something meaningful left a lasting impression on me.

 

Even though I wasn’t alive to witness everything he accomplished firsthand, his example shaped the way I think about responsibility, effort, and leadership. His influence taught me that building something real takes patience, belief, and commitment. Montero Performance Racing is built in that same spirit — with purpose, integrity, and the intention to leave something better than what was there before.

 

This team is being built not only for racers, but for the community and for the future of grassroots racing. My hope is that MPR Racing becomes something drivers are proud to be part of, something people can look up to, and something that proves what’s possible when talent is supported instead of wasted.

 

This is not a short-term project.

This is the foundation of something meant to last.