# Apex Resource Center Partners

Invest in the next IndyCar stars.

- Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/apex.resource.center
- Entity ID: wefunder:company:188741
- Last updated: 2026-06-05T05:01:18Z
- Generated at: 2026-06-06T00:52:43Z

## Quick facts
- Rare opportunity to become a team owner and share in the exciting climb of future pro race drivers
- ENVE Motorsports, race team based at prestigious Thermal Club, signed Apex driver Wesley Gundler
- Apex founder, Trish Johnson, brings 40+ years of motorsports experience and trusted relationships
- Multiple racing families have approached Apex to guide and support their aspiring young driver
- A rising prodigy, Wesley reached USF Pro Championship in 1/2 time & 1/3rd of cost of typical racers
- Goal is to invite 1m+ fans to be a part of the exciting motorsports journey of future champions

## Active fundraises
- wefunder:fundraise:150126: 4(a)(6) successful (USD)
- wefunder:fundraise:150125: 4(a)(6) successful (USD)

## Story
A NOTE FROM TRISHI started Apex Resource Center because I’ve spent decades watching the same thing happen over and over in motorsports:Talented drivers stall out early, not because they aren’t good enough, but because they don’t have the right guidance, access, or financial structure when it matters most.By the time traditional managers or teams get involved, the window for efficient career development has often already closed. Families have overspent, drivers have taken the wrong paths, and opportunity has narrowed.Apex exists to intervene earlier and more intentionally.At Apex, we operate as a team built around the driver.Our role is to bring structure, experience, and access together early - at the stage where decisions matter most and mistakes are difficult to undo.We work alongside drivers and their families to:Guide critical career decisions early, before momentum or capital is wastedConnect drivers to elite coaching, engineering, and race teams through long-standing industry relationshipsHelp families allocate time and capital with discipline and intentionHelp young racers develop the professional skills needed to work with sponsors, teams, and commercial partnersManage sponsorship, endorsement, and commercial opportunities as drivers advanceApex exists to bring order, access, and professionalism to a system that too often relies on money and guesswork.Wesley Gundler is Apex’s flagship driver - the first racer to move through our model from early guidance to elite placement.Wesley is:A public school student from North CarolinaExceptionally coachable, disciplined, and drivenCompeting against top pre-professional drivers from around the worldThrough Apex’s guidance, Wesley:Advanced through intentional coaching, team placement, deliberate testing, and race selection, not volume spendingClick here to read about Wesley signing with ENVE Motorsports, a premier race team based at the ultra-exclusive Thermal Club in Southern CaliforniaThis outcome matters because it validates the core Apex thesis.When talent and dedication are paired with structure, access, and discipline, career acceleration is possible without excessive capital burn.Managers traditionally enter the picture once a driver is already professional. By then, the family has often absorbed years of risk with limited leverage.Apex’s work starts upstream.We help drivers:Avoid costly misstepsPreserve capitalBuild real credibility with teams and sponsorsEnter the professional ecosystem prepared, not scramblingThat early structure benefits drivers and families, and it matters to teams as well.As drivers advance, Apex transitions from career development support into sponsorship and management participation, continuing to operate as part of the trusted team around the driver.Apex is growing in deliberate phases, first validating the model, then expanding capacity, and finally scaling into a multi-driver platform.I’m prioritizing durability over speed so Apex can support drivers long after any single season or outcome.Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed. Apex earns revenue at the company level, not tied to a single driver.Revenue comes from:Sponsorship commissionsEndorsementsDriver management feesParticipation in the Apex Career Development ProgramStandard economics:20% of sponsorships, endorsements, and driver earnings up to $2M10% thereafter as drivers become establishedThis structure aligns Apex with long-term driver success and discourages short-term extraction.This raise allows Apex to:Support Wesley's 2026 season through a blend of capital and sponsorshipBuild credibility and marketing value alongside on-track performanceEstablish a self-reinforcing loop:Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed. Motorsports is unpredictable by nature. Driver career paths are not linear, and outcomes can change. Apex is designed with that reality in mind.Rather than relying on a single driver or season, Apex is built as a platform:Operating at the company level, not individual driver entitiesSupporting multiple drivers across different stages of developmentSeparating early development guidance from long-term management profitIf a driver’s path changes, Apex continues. If one outcome stalls, the system does not.This structure is intentional and central to how Apex manages risk while building long-term value.Investors participate in Apex Resource Center, not in individual drivers.Returns depend on Apex’s performance and are not guaranteed, but the model is designed to scale as more drivers advance.Apex Resource Center is building an ecosystem that helps talented, dedicated racers climb the pro motorsports ladder - supported by trusted experience and access.The mission is personal to me.The model is structured.The intent is durable.The journey is exciting, and I hope you consider investing in Apex.Trish Johnson ~ Founder, Apex Resource CenterWesley Gundler is Apex’s flagship driver, and one of the most exciting young talents rising through the open-wheel ladder.Nicknamed Top Gun after standout karting performances, Wesley has been chasing the IndyCar dream from a young age. He is now taking a significant step forward with ENVE Motorsports in the USF2000 Championships.Along the way, Wesley has:Represented Team USA at the Rotax World FinalsRecorded 14 podiums and 5 wins in his rookie F1600 seasonSet a track record at Road AmericaCompeted across disciplines with a versatility inspired by his racing hero, Valentino RossiHis rise shows what happens when talent meets the right structure. And his climb is just getting started!📲 Click here to follow Wesley on Instagram🏁 Follow him during the 2026 USF2000 season

## FAQ
1. **Hi! I hope you’re doing well. I noticed your project on WeFunder and wanted to ask if you’re currently looking for investors or supporters. If so, it might be helpful to connect with Cheryl Morgan, who has experience supporting creators and helping projects gain visibility. If...**
   - Thank you but we are not looking for this type of service.
2. **How do you plan on getting investors a return?**
   - Investors ROI will be generated from Apex management fees with a portfolio of semi and pro race drivers. Thanks for your question and interest in Apex!
3. **So will we be paid in dividends? Is that the plan**
   - Yes. Assuming Apex performs, anytime there is a distribution event of Distribution Cash, investors would receive a distribution as well.
4. **Why are there no "perks" offered for this? I would think something like a "signed glove of the (blank) driver in our program" or something would bring in more investors. Or even a small replica car or something...**
   - We appreciate your feedback and will keep this suggestion in mind.

## Team
- Trish Johnson (Founder and President)
- Wesley Gundler (Driver & Spokesperson)
- Incolo Life (Business Advisor)

## Q&A
- Q: How do you plan on getting investors a return?
  - A: Investors ROI will be generated from Apex management fees with a portfolio of semi and pro race drivers. Thanks for your question and interest in Apex!
- Q: Hi Trish - I am a family office based in Boston MA. I'd love to chat more about the opportunity and see if it could be a fit. When is the best time to chat? Thanks!
- Q: Hi! I hope you’re doing well. I noticed your project on WeFunder and wanted to ask if you’re currently looking for investors or supporters. If so, it might be helpful to connect with Cheryl Morgan, who has experience supporting creators and helping projects gain visibility. If you’re interested, feel free to reply here, and I can facilitate an introduction. It could be a nice opportunity to explore and see if it feels like a good fit for your project. Wishing you all the best as you move forward!
  - A: Thank you but we are not looking for this type of service.
- Q: Why are there no "perks" offered for this? I would think something like a "signed glove of the (blank) driver in our program" or something would bring in more investors. Or even a small replica car or something...
  - A: We appreciate your feedback and will keep this suggestion in mind.
- Q: So will we be paid in dividends? Is that the plan
  - A: Yes. Assuming Apex performs, anytime there is a distribution event of Distribution Cash, investors would receive a distribution as well.