Alberta racer chasing dreams with Idaho debut while hoping to bring Legend Cars back to Medicine Hat

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“I’m feeling really excited,” Pearce said.

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“It’s definitely not usually an event that you get to do. It’ll be nice to race some new people, learn some new stuff and get more experience.”

The driver will compete in a 1937 Chevrolet-style Legend Car powered by a Yamaha engine, capable of speeds approaching 200 kilometres an hour and differs significantly from the Mini Cup cars he races in Alberta.

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(Image Credit: Courtesy/Michelle Pearce)

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Rhett’s Mother, Michelle Pearce, said the Idaho trip represents much more than another race weekend.

“This is kind of his next chapter,” Michelle said.

“He’s thinking he’d like to finish his Mini Cup racing by the end of the summer and move toward racing Legend Cars full-time in the United States,” she added.

“We’ll see where this opportunity takes him.”

The weekend will also present new challenges, as the Idaho event, unlike races in Alberta, where spotters are not used, requires drivers to communicate with a spotter throughout each race, a role that Rhett’s father, Roy Pearce, will take on for the first time.

“We’re very proud, excited and nervous all at once,” Roy said.

“We know he can drive the car, but it’s still nerve-racking. Hopefully, the communication comes across the right way when we’re trying to work together.”

The family said they have confidence in the young driver’s ability behind the wheel.

“He’s competitive, but he’s also a smart driver,” Michelle said.

“He’s had incredible track sense from day one. There are drivers who make you shake your head sometimes, but he’s always been a really smart racer.”

Rhett Pearce said representing Alberta at the event is something he takes pride in.

“I’m very proud. Alberta is one of the best places to race in the summer. It’s nice to be close enough to race in the U.S., too,” Pearce said.

The family said they hope to connect with other Legend Car competitors as they work toward bringing the class back to Medicine Hat Speedway.

The speedway hosted the class during the COVID-19 pandemic before many drivers moved to dirt racing, leaving too few competitors to continue racing on asphalt.

“We’re hoping to draw enough people to Medicine Hat to get Legend Cars back there,” Roy said.

“Medicine Hat is [Rhett’s] favourite track in Alberta,” he added

“That’s why we approached them first. We want to bring life back to Legend racing there.”

The driver also expects to continue racing in Medicine Hat while pursuing opportunities south of the border.

The next scheduled Mini Cup appearance for Pearce at Medicine Hat Speedway is Aug. 8.