Logan Pike stands (center) besides mom Whitney (right) and brother Lincoln (left) after winning at the Roseburg Winter Showdown. Photo courtesy of LJP Racing

GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) – A standout in Outlaw Kart racing may reside quietly in Gridley, but his impact is felt well beyond the local track as he continues to stack wins season after season.

Logan James Pike of LJP Racing has been driving Outlaw Karts since the age of 5, when the “Easter Bunny” gifted him his first kart. Family members recall Pike spinning circles in the backyard later that day, without training, and racing competitively just two weeks later at Cycleland Speedway south of Chico.

Outlaw Karts are low, lightweight racing vehicles with open cages and “wings”. Wings often feature the karts’ number and function to balance the karts as they corner at high speeds, according to Pike. The karts do not have shocks and tend to drift, especially around corners, racing in compact formations on a dirt tracks.

Logan Pike, “The Greased Weasel”. Photo courtesy of LJP Racing

According to Joe Duran, Pike’s grandfather, known as “Pop-Pop,” tracks vary in length and surface texture, creating different challenges for drivers, especially entering turns where speeds can exceed 60 mph.

The need for speed is seemingly in Pikes blood and racing is truly a family affair as each member of his immediate family plays a critical role in LJP Racing.

His mother Whitney Pike enjoyed the social aspect of racing in her youth and is attributed with getting Pike started in racing along with his Pop-Pop, who acts as facilitator, cleaning and maintaining repairs on the karts.  Whitney and Pike’s Grandma Shannon Duran are the CFO’s of LJP Racing and brother Lincoln Joseph Pike follows in his brother’s tracks, also racing Outlaw Karts.

Pop-Pop Joe Duran and Logan inspect used tires for remaining treads inside the 229 karts trailer. Photo by Seti Long

The term “legacy” has been associated with Pike, particularly in his journey towards legendary status within the Outlaw world, this is affirmed when comparing his current track standings with former racers stats at Cycleland and other speedways. 

Cycleland has a history of producing big-name racers says Pike, such as driver Tyler Reddick. Reddick is a professional American stock car driver from Orland, CA currently driving for NASCAR in the No. 45 car, according to nascar.com.

“I’m tied with Tyler Reddick for most wins at Cycleland,” said Pike, who shares 13 wins at the local speedway with Reddick.

Logan Pike, with a broom representing “The Sweep” at the Roseburg Winter Showdown, stands in front of his 229 Kart. Pike was born on Fe. 29, or 2-29, which is where his kart number comes from. Photo courtesy of LJP Racing

In addition to those titles, Pike has also won the QRC Perpetual Trophy, Gary Jacobs Memorial Race, SRT Spring Challenge, Grandpa George Race and the Tyler Wolf Memorial Race three times.

Pike slid into 2026 in high gear, traveling to Oregon to compete in the Roseburg Winter Showdown Jan. 1-3. Pike would walk away with first place in the 250 intermediate, adding the Winter Showdown to his list of wins.

Over the weekend of Jan. 13-15, Pike raced in the Clear Lake Clash, held in Lakeport, CA. Pike placed first in the main event on the second day of the series, adding yet another win to his record.

“Logan and our race team have a goal of finishing in the top 5 of the A Main every week,” saidWhitney, applauding Pikes dedication. “Winning is very hard to do with the level of competition that we embrace every week.”

The Pike’s and Duran’s smile together around the LJP Racing motto which reads, “In the LJP Racing Family we do racetracks. We don’t do pit stops. We GO FAST and turn left. We count checkers - not sheep. Eat, sleep, race, repeat. The family that races together, stays together.” Pictured from left, Logan Pike, Whitney Pike, Lincoln Pike, Shannon Duran and Joe Duran. Photo by Seti Long

Despite his list of title wins and numerous trophies, Pike strives to stay humble.

“When Logan started racing, he and his Pop-Pop had a deal. After his main event, whether it was an A or a B main, he (Pike) was to stay in his uniform and go up in the stands and find someone that he has never seen, go up to them and shake their hand and thank them for coming to the races,” said Whitney.

Pike continues to do so, often handing out signed driver cards and fist bumps to young fans and fellow racers.

LJP Racings thanks sponsors Top Quality Diesel Repair, Blue Collar Plumbing, K & K Racing Engines, Garrett Gramps Racing, Stainless Aesthetics, DB Promotions, Ed Brown Trucking, Wheeler Ranch Realty powered by LPT Realty, T & P Farms, Benzel Family, Kavert Racing, KWD Electric and family members for their support and partnership in building the Pike Legacy.

Pike’s next scheduled event is the Olive City Showdown, set for Feb. 5-7 at Rolling Hills Casino in Corning, where he will compete in the 250cc Intermediate and Open Intermediate 500cc classes.

LJP Racing continues its pursuit of breaking Reddick’s Cycleland record, adding to Pike’s legacy one win at a time.

LJP Racing after a 2025 win at Cycleland Speedway. Photo courtesy of LJP Racing