Kara has always been a big part of the Bendzick Racing team, regardless of if she was at the track or not. Racing takes a large amount of time, and a large amount of dedication. Without Kara being extremely supportive of the racing team, it would be hard to be what we are today. For that, we are all very appreciative.
With the recent move to the Mid American Series, we are expecting Kara to be at alot more races. She brings alot of fun to the team, she brings another girls perspective on things, and is very helpful at the track. If her tator tot hotdish was in a race against other people's tator tot hotdish, Kara's would without a doubt lap the field.
Kara got married to her high school sweetheart, T.R. Connelly. She has given birth to two amazing boys, Memphis (5) and Tucker (2). She currently works as a dental hygenist at Park Dental in Eden Prairie, MN. She was born and raised in Shakopee, MN, and was involved in many different things like cheerleading and choir. She now is a loving wife and mother, she takes alot of pride in her gardens, and enjoys a good bottle of wine with her friend, Stacey Bendzick.
We're glad that our switch to the Mid American Series allows Kara to be at the track even more now. Her presence is wonderful, but you just have to make sure you don't trip over her pile of sunflower seeds.
Kara Connelly
-Crew (Wife of Crew Chief)