Rotary Cambridge PH Weekly Bulletin MMM DD YY (Oct. 10, 2025)

The speaker was introduced by Pres. Keith.

Caleb Campbell, is a 16 year old Canadian open wheel formula four driver from Cambridge, whose life is driven by speed, precision. In his faith, from the age of seven, he fell in love with racing, a passion that has grown into a full fledged quest to become a professional race car driver over the years. Caleb has competed at events across Canada, the US and Europe. In 2023 he made the leap from carts to open door cars, immediately earning podium finishes in his debut events. In 2024 he further proved himself in the Skip Barber series, with multiple podiums and a top five finish in the championship. This year, Caleb is competing in the F4 US championship and racing iconic US tracks such as the Virginia International Raceway, Road America and world America. His performance continues to earn him recognition, such as his first win at Road America and the Perfectly Timed Turn award at Mid Ohio. Caleb's story is about more than results, it's about a young athlete with integrity, vision, integrity, vision and purpose, someone who studies every detail, pushes himself beyond limits and strives to inspire others to pursue their own dreams with the same courage with each race, Caleb moves closer to his ultimate goal of becoming an F1 championship driver backed by determination and work ethic in support of those who believe in his potential. He's just not chasing a dream. He's building a legacy.

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My name is Caleb, and I’m a competitive Canadian race car driver. Racing is one of the most intense sports in the world—split-second decisions at over 200 km/h can mean the difference between winning and losing. I’ve raced internationally in Italy and Spain, competed in the Skip Barber Race Series, and now I’m part of the F4 United States Championship.

But it hasn’t always been highlight reels. One of my hardest moments came when I was clipped by another driver and slammed into the barriers at 120 km/h. My helmet saved my life. A week of rehab followed, and though I was shaken, I knew if I let fear win, I’d never race again. So I got back on track.

Racing has taught me powerful lessons about life. Like Tiger Woods, who loses most of the tournaments he plays, I’ve learned that failure is part of growth. In racing, you don’t focus on every turn at once—sometimes there are 20 or more. Instead, you focus on the corner right in front of you: the entry, the middle, the exit. Life works the same way. When setbacks happen—school, work, relationships, business—you just have to focus on your next turn.

I learned this again in my first national race. I crossed the line in third, but after a penalty, I was devastated and thought about quitting. The next day, in a torrential downpour, I chose to reset, refocus, and race. I won, and I was named High Performer of the Day. That moment defined me—not as someone who never fails, but as someone who keeps racing.

Success isn’t about avoiding failure. It’s about perseverance. Life is your race. The real question is: What’s your next turn?

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George S. gave the thanks and Pres. Keith did the official thanks.

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