Bio

My experience in motorsports is wide and varied. I am admittedly the worst spectator known to mankind and therefore have to be in the middle of the action. Hailing originally from western New York, I began interest with drag racing when in high school, then took a hiatus during college to focus on becoming an engineer so I could afford the kinds of toys that would keep me happy. I purchased a Saturn coupe in the mid-90s and campaigned it successfully garnering successive regional class championships in the WNY-SCCA series. When the WRX was released to North America I had the first one in Buffalo and brought home consecutive DS championships once again, but was really just biding my time for my real car (WRX STi) to come to the states. I became progressively more involved in WNY-SCCA region and was awarded worker of the year twice and was the solo chairman in 2003 and the first half of 2004 until my move to California. Just prior to my move to California I was campaigning my current STi in SM and doing quite well with consistant top 10 PAX finishes overall. I was also a novice and intermediate driving instructor and really took great pleasure introducing new people to the sport and sharing their enthusiasm. I still enjoy riding along with people to give constructive feedback.

I also have a very active passion for performance rally and served as crew chief for the Great Northern Racing team headed by Jon Bottoms in the now defunct SCCA Group N. Jon brought home second place in GrpN in 2004 and I like to think that I played a part even though I had moved part way through the season and missed the final stretch where he really caught on fire. My work with Great Northern has led me to a recurring role as a service mechanic with the Autosport Engineering rally team. My mechanic skills find me out in the garage or in someone else's garage often. I enjoy learning and helping others learn about what works and what doesn't work for Imprezas as well as for racing setups in general.

My focus the past two years has been more on track days and less on competitive autocross.  I just don't have the time to dedicate to the competition and the constant drive and expense for the "hot" setup is not compatible with my professional and personal schedule.  I really enjoy the Streets of Willow track and hope to hit the big track at Willow Springs, Buttonwillow as well as Laguna Seca and other tracks in the west.

Car
2004 Subaru WRX STi
- TrueRace Engineering Harness bar
- Willans 6 point safety harness
- Eibach Prokit springs
- Noltec Race version caster/camber plates (front and rear)
- StaticX grounding kit
- Invidia catless downpipe
- Custom Hybrid Connection welded catback exhaust with: Highflow racing cat and Hooker turbo muffler
- Hawk HPS brake pads (street), Hawk HP+ brake pads (track)
- DBA 2000 front rotors
- Goodridge Stainless steel brake lines
- Motul RBF600 brake fluid
- Mobil1 engine oil
- Cobb 25mm front swaybar
- Perrin
- Front ladder brace
- Cusco race version engine and transmission mounts
- Hoosier Grand Am Cup competition tires
- Bridgestone RE070 street tires

Tracks Driven

Streets of Willow
Configuration: Full bowl and skidpad (CCW)
Best lap time: 1:31.05

Links
http://www.putfile.com/xmansti