Ryan Donaghy, 20, says building cars and racing are his passions.
"We go fast, I guess that's the simplest way to put it and it's so much fun," says Donaghy.
He says his ultimate goal is to one day make it to Formula 1 and stand up on the podium and hear the national anthem of the United States.
Action News photojournalist Mike Niklauski shares more on his story.
Formula Vee: Philadelphia man driving on the fast lane with goals in mind