On the Rise

The MAVTV Original series introduces fans to the rising stars of the sport. Whether it’s Karting, Midgets, Sportscars, Drag Racing or Late Model, each episode showcases a different driver chasing the dream of competing at the highest level.

Featuring

  • S2 E1 Hannah Greenemeier

    From the age of five, Hannah Greenemeier has only had one thing on her mind... racing. By the time she was 10 she had qualified for her 1st World Championship event and would soon after join the powerhouse Rolison Performance Group kart team.

    It wasn't long before she was recognized as one of the top junior drivers in the nation. In 2018 she graduated to the senior categories and continued her strong form, finishing 8th in the Superkarts! USA Pro Tour championship in her debut season as a senior driver. By 2021 Hannah was set to compete for the overall SKUSA X30 Senior title finishing 5th at the 1st round. Hannah suffered a severe rib injury and concussion during practice for the 2nd round. She would have to sit the race out, putting a serious dent in her championship aspirations. But Hannah battled through the pain and was able to win the championship and take a win at the Utah Motorsports Campus in Tooele, Utah. This would make her the 1st female in history to win a premier class SKUSA Championship. From there it was time to step into car racing, contesting the full 2023 United States F4 Championship with Crosslink/Kiwi Motorsports with a best finish of 6th place at the daunting Virginia International Speedway.

    For 2024 Hannah will continue to move up the ranks in open wheel and sports car racing.

  • S1 E6 Julien 'JJ' Beaumer

    It's been a rapid path to the pro ranks for 17-year-old Beaumer, beginning in 2023 as a privateer and showcasing his capabilities from the outset in Supercross Futures. He was then drafted into the KTM Orange Brigade amateur program during February 2023 and went on to claim back-to-back Main Event victories in both Glendale and East Rutherford.

    RedBud's opening Moto Combine event of the Pro Motocross season saw Beaumer qualify quickest and then record a best race result of second position in moto two, further illustrating his potential both indoors and outdoors.

    A standout at the beginning of August 2023 in the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn's, he won two of the three 250 Pro Sport motos.

  • S1 E5 William Sawalich

    William Sawalich, 16, is a first generation racecar driver from Eden Prairie, MN. Sawalich started racing at the age of nine, and is continuing the growth of his racing career with the goal of becoming the first person from MN to win a NASCAR Truck, Xfinity and Cup series race. After finding early success in Quarter Midgets and Legend Cars with multiple podiums and Championships, William turned his focus to full body stock cars. 2022 was a breakout season for Sawalich. While competing in the CARS Tour, Southern Super Series, ACA/CRA, and JEGS/CRA series, he added 14 feature wins, 14 pole awards, 27 top 3 finishes, and 35 top 5 finishes. Teams William currently competes for include, Joe Gibbs Racing in the ARCA Menards Series, Tricon Garage in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Setzer Racing and Development in the Late Model Stock division, and Wilson Motorsports in the Super Late Model division. By competing for multiple teams, in various divisions, it is William's goal to get as much seat-time in order to hone in on his skills, and build his racing resume.

  • S1 E4 Jaxson Bell

    Jaxon Bell was surrounded by racing ever since he was born. As a child, Jaxon grew up watching his father, Townsend Bell, race multiple Indy 500's and endurance races like the Rolex 24. After graduating high school, Jaxon spent that summer working as a NASCAR Tuck Series Team member in North Carolina. Jaxon eventually started his racing career in the Skip Barber Racing Series. Recently, Jaxon had his first race in Formula 4 Car at the Circuit of the Americas. It was this race where he earned a podium finish in both races. Jaxon continues to compete in the Skip Barber Series.

  • S1 E3 - Gavan Boschele

    Gavan Boschele is a Mirco Sprint, Dirt Midget, 360 Sprint Car, 410 Sprint Car, Pro Late Model driver. Gavan, also known as "G-Money," has been racing since he was three years old. He began racing laps in an outlaw winged kart. Gavan won his first ever race at the age of 4 in at Millbridge Speedway. He was the youngest driver to ever win an Outlaw Kart race. By the age of 14, Gavan won more championships than most professional racers do in their entire career. From 2012 to 2020, Gavan had competed in 100 races per year. There wasn't a weekend or day of the week where Gavan didn't practice racing or compete in a championship. In 2020, Gavan became a micro sprint car driver. He was coached by Kevin Swindell and the two became an unstoppable team. Gavan, Kevin and the rest of the Swindell Speedlab team continued their winning streak by making history at iconic tracks like Millbridge Speedway. In 2021, Gavan took on the challenge of becoming a Dirt Midget Driver for Keith Kunz Motorsports. Gavan didn't shy away from beating adults who were way older than him. He showed is talents at the Lake of Ozarks Speedway and became the youngest driver to win the POWRI National Midget Race. Now, Gavan joins Team Chevy and will be coached by some of the most talented team members in the world of racing.

  • S1 E2 - Ben Maier

    Meet Ben Maier, the 14-year-old racing prodigy known for igniting the track with his unique racing styles. Fueled by a passion for speed and an unwavering dedication to improvement, Ben showcases versatility on the circuit, adapting to various racing disciplines with ease. Whether it's the precision of road racing or the adrenaline-fueled action of off-road tracks, he fearlessly takes on the competition, leaving seasoned racers in awe. Beyond his impressive skills, he inspires young aspiring racers with his humility and sportsmanship. When he's not conquering circuits, Ben draws inspiration from classic racing films, stays physically fit, and cherishes time with his supportive family. With every race, he leaves an indelible mark on the racing world, destined to become a legendary name in motorsports. Buckle up and join Ben Maier on this exhilarating journey as he races towards greatness and the checkered flag of success.

  • S1 E1 - Dane Idelson

    A charismatic rising star in the racing world. 15 -year-old Dane Idelson is high schooler, from Pacific Palisades, CA, who took the Karting world by storm in 2022, finishing the season on top pf the points standing for KA-100-Senior.

    With the dream of becoming America’s first F1 World Champion since Phil Hill in 1961, Dane has begun the journey to open-wheel racing, having recently participated in the prestigious Richard Mille Young Talent Academy in Spain.

    He is now preparing for the next phase of his development while balancing the demands of being a full-time student...The 2-day, intensive training program at the Lucas Oil School of Racing (LOSOR) in Homestead, FL is his first stop in preparation for the biggest test of his young career...The 2023 Scholarship Shootout, a grueling weekend of racing against other developing drivers where the prize is a $95,000 scholarship to race the 2023 Lucas Oil Formula Car Racing Series.

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