For Andy Kilcoyne, co-owner and CEO of Kellymoss, excellence isn’t just a goal—it’s a way of life. It’s embedded in the systems and people of one of Porsche Carrera Cup North America’s most successful teams.
“There’s a quote I live by from Vince Lombardi,” Kilcoyne says. “‘In pursuit of perfection, we can achieve excellence.’ It’s true in a lot of things, but especially in motorsport. There’s no such thing as a perfect lap. There’s always a way to improve.”
That mindset drives every detail at Kellymoss. From the racetrack to the workshop, Kilcoyne’s team is relentless in its commitment to progress. “We measure ourselves every time we’re on track,” he says.
“We’re constantly asking—how can we do it better, faster, more efficiently?”
That approach has helped transform Kellymoss from a respected motorsport outfit into a model of consistency and competitive strength. The team’s attention to detail, especially around process and accountability, stands out in the high-pressure world of professional racing.
“A lot of what we do comes down to avoiding mistakes,” Kilcoyne explains. “We use checklists, we double-check everything—sometimes it seems redundant, but that’s when you catch things. The moment you let your guard down, that’s when errors happen.”
Heading into this weekend’s Carrera Cup round at Road America — the home track of Wisconsin-based powerhouse Kellymoss — the team returns to a venue that has been central to its legacy of success. Road America has played host to pivotal victories, including Riley Dickinson’s 2023 win en route to his championship title, followed by Loek Hartog’s triumph in 2024, which similarly propelled him to the top of the standings.
Kellymoss entered the 2025 Porsche Carrera Cup North America season with a deep and diverse lineup across all classes, reinforcing its status as a championship powerhouse.
Now back in the Pro class, 2023 champion Riley Dickinson enters the weekend as the current championship leader, already with four wins to his name this season.
Newcomers Aaron Jeansonne and Wesley Slimp also join the Pro ranks, both stepping up after impressive performances in lower categories. In Pro-Am, multi-time champion Alan Metni returns, aiming to add to his already impressive résumé, while Todd Parriott continues in the Masters class..
Additionally, the team also has extensive Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama and Porsche Endurance Challenge North America campaigns, plus running cars for customers in Porsche Club of America and Porsche Owner’s Club events.
But that’s not all. Kellymoss has built a strong reputation for its custom road car projects, blending performance engineering with refined customization.
Scaling an organization like Kellymoss while maintaining its standards isn’t easy. But Kilcoyne attributes the team’s continued growth to the people who power it.
“Scaling is one of the hardest things to get right,” he admits.
“But we’ve done it responsibly, slowly, year over year. And we’ve built a self-policing culture—there are no egos here. Everyone helps each other.
“These guys and gals work incredibly hard, and if you come back year after year, you’ll see the same faces. We take care of our people, and they take care of our clients. It works.”
That level of commitment—often without public recognition—defines the Kellymoss operation.
“It’s a lot of early mornings, a lot of late nights,” Kilcoyne says.
“People don’t see the behind-the-scenes work. Tire prep, brake prep, all the small things that no one thinks about—it’s a ton of effort.
“The thank-you’s are in the results, even if the results don’t always reflect the effort.”
Kilcoyne’s story in racing began long before his executive role at Kellymoss. He was introduced to the sport as a child, working alongside his family.
“I started going to the track when I was about 10,” he recalls. “My brother was the driver, my dad was the engine builder and car chief. I cleaned wheels and bodywork until I got more responsibilities.”
From club racing in the Midwestern Council to SCCA and into the open-wheel ranks—including what is now USF Pro 2000 and the Atlantic series—Kilcoyne developed hands-on experience in every role under the tent.
“I was never really a driver,” he says, “but I’ve worked as a car chief, an engineer—pretty much every job there is.”
One of his proudest technical achievements came at the Formula Ford 40th Anniversary race at Road America, where a car he built and engineered won from pole in a field of over 130 entrants.
Kilcoyne insists on uniformity and providing the same level of commitment and service to all his customers.
“You could take any driver in our tent and swap them into another car—everything’s prepared the same. Everyone gets the same product. We don’t play favorites. It would be a disservice to the sport and to our brand.”
Kilcoyne admits that failure stings—but he also sees it as fuel.
“Second place can feel like losing,” he says. “And maybe it shouldn’t. But when you know what your team and your drivers are capable of and you don’t deliver, it lights a fire.”
That drive underpins Kellymoss’s approach to competition. In Porsche Carrera Cup North America, where the team has consistently fielded championship contenders, Kilcoyne believes 2025 is shaping up to be the most competitive season yet.
“There’s always been three or four standout drivers each year,” he says. “But this season, it’s deep. Guys who would usually be top five are fighting for eighth or ninth. It’s the strongest field we’ve seen so far.”
For Kilcoyne, Porsche is a natural fit.
“The engineering quality, the support, the safety—it’s all world-class,” he says. “Porsche Motorsport North America does an incredible job. I’ve worked with other manufacturers, and Porsche is the best.”
But for Kilcoyne, motorsport is about more than winning—it’s also about responsibility.
“When I was a kid, I went to the track with my family. That’s not as common today. Fewer people are working on cars in their garage or going to local races. We’ve got to use our platform to bring in new fans, drivers, and employees.”
With the rise of STEM programs and the changing nature of the automotive landscape, Kilcoyne believes motorsport has a role to play in shaping future careers.
“There are so many opportunities—mechanics, engineers, truck drivers, logistics professionals. It takes a massive team to put on these events weekend after weekend. We have to be good stewards of the sport. That means promoting all of it—not just the drivers on the podium.”
From humble beginnings in club racing to leading one of North America’s premier Porsche teams, Kilcoyne’s journey is defined by clarity of purpose, attention to detail, and a deep respect for the people around him.
“We show up to fight every day,” he says. “And we’re always trying to be better than we were the day before.”
