How I got started

Bought my fist Porsche in `95, joined PCA and became interested in autocross. Started autoxing in `98. I am currently the the Autox Chair for the Allegheny Region Porsche Club, Cheif of Registration for the Steel Cities Region SCCA.

Goals for the Future

My original 911 is getting complete new suspension and new Hoosier tires. I just purchased a second 911 in November of `05, a 1989 911 Carrera 4, all wheel drive with just 27k miles. The `89 is getting new springs and shocks, new light weight wheels, new Hoosier tires, computer chip, cold air intake, race exhaust, Hawk HP+ brake pads, lowered and race alignment. The `89 is being set up to run class ASP(A Street Preparred) specifically for larger events requiring more horsepower and speed.

What inspires you to compete?

The thrill and challenge of driving against other competitors in the same class with different cars, horsepower and levels of prepare. Most impotantly in the area the poeple are competitors and friends glad to give advice and help when needed.

Some Personal Information About Me:

I`m 34 years old, I have been racing Porsches for 8 years. I am single, I am a small business owner. I love cars! I currently own 2 Porsche 911s a `71 and an `89. I also have `70 VW Beetle Convertible fully restored, a `03 VW Beetle Turbo S, and a Lincoln Navigator with Trailex trailer to get the car to and from the events. Being a small business owner I work 6 days a week and only take time off for the autox events. I usually will race in events each weekend April though October within one days driving.

Do you train? What does your schedule look like?

You really can`t train for autox other than participating and getting seat time. I will attend a test-n-tune to get the cars sorted, especially this Spring with upgrading the suspension on the `71 and the `89 will need to be fully sorted. Schedule is full for almost every weekend from April through October.

Music?

I like rock, classic rock, oldies, `80s,`90s, Sinatra, BIG Band, just about everything.

Employment / Experience Summary

I started out working after college in a small business, worked there for 10 years, then moved to a different business in the same industry closer to my home, worked there for 5 years then bought the business when the owner retired. I have now owned for 5 years and it is doing well.

Finished first place in my class(FP F- preparred) for the last 3 seasons with the local SCCA and first place in my class at the last 2 seasons Northeast Divionals in SCCA. I have won my class several times in the last 10 years with 3 other local autox clubs, North Hills Sports Car Club, Northern Ohio Valley Region SCCA, National Road Rally aka Chesapeake Region PCA.