Tyler Cooke Racing

2016 was a time

Racing Through Difficulty:

At 11, I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes a life altering moment that forced my family and me to learn a whole new way of living. Counting carbs, managing insulin, and navigating unpredictable energy levels became daily challenges. I had to put my racing dreams on hold.

But I wasn’t willing to give up.

A year later, I returned to the track not just as a driver, but as someone learning to balance high performance racing with diabetes management. It wasn’t easy, but I adapted. I won four go-kart championships, signed with a pro Mazda team at 16, and raced for BMW by 17 including events like the 24 Hours of Nürburgring.

Since then, I’ve competed as a Lamborghini Junior Driver in endurance races like the 24 Hours of Spa where I not only battle fatigue and pressure, but also monitor blood sugar mid-race. With tools like the Dexcom CGM, I can race smarter and safer.

Diabetes changed my life, but it never stopped me. I share my story to show others especially those with diabetes that their dreams are still possible. Determination defines us, not our diagnosis.