What
do you do for fun outside of racing (other hobbies or interests)?:
Cycling (both raod and mountain
biking) and music.
Class(es) currently raced:
HPV Senior Lite and ICA (Intercontinental
A).
Number of years you've been racing karts:
Four
Most influential person in your racing career and why:
My father. He provided me
with my first exposure to motorsports and my interest grew from that
exposure.
Your Racing "hero":
Right now it would be Juan
Pablo Montoya - the only driver willing to challenge Michael Schumacher.
Most memorable race and why:
2002 Charlette Manufacturer's
Cup. I was able to quickly learn a new track and develop the kart over
the weekend to wind up with a 13th place finish. Not a great finish,
but my best national finish to date.
Worst Race and why:
Great Lakes Sprint Series
race at Circleville Raceway Park in 1999. I didn't finish one complete
racing lap - fortunately I didn't travel too far to race!
Greatest racing accomplishment:
Being able to compete with
some of the top national level drivers (...on the right day).
Other types of racing you've done or are doing:
SCCA
Autocross and track days at Lime Rock, CT and Gingerman in Michigan.
Future racing aspirations:
Continue with karting and
finish in the top 5 at a national level race. Perhaps move into formula
cars with the SCCA.
Favorite racing quote:
"If you are going to
be a bear, be a grizzly!"