Ken Sutherland raced at Portland International Raceway for well over 20 years before becoming the 2024 Rose Cup winner. Starting in Spec Miata and establishing himself as one of the leading drivers in that group, Sutherland branched out into vintage and big bore driving in recent years, setting himself up to join the legendary ranks of Rose Cup champions.
“Rose Cup was the biggest win of my racing career,” Ken says. “I want to thank the car owners Curt & Patty Kallberg of Kallberg Racing, my crew chief Pat McFall, the car builder Chris Evans, Hall of Famer Jeff Jefferson, and Emma Cora Photo.”
Sutherland, from nearby Sherwood, Oregon, plans to race the same car again at this year’s Rose Cup to defend his championship. With past winner Scotty B. White and strong contenders like Tim Adolphson lining up as well, this year’s race will be no easy victory.
