2008 Mitsubishi Evo X GSR
5 speed Manual, SSS package. Newly designed 4B11T 2.0 L turbocharged, all-aluminum inline-4 engine, 300hp.  New full-time all-wheel drive system named S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control), an advanced version of Mitsubishi's AWC system used in previous generations.  The S-AWC uses torque vectoring technology to send different amount of torque to any wheel at any given time.


Modifications per NASA Time Trial rules for the TT-A Class:
JRZ Coilovers
Volk 18x10.5 forged monoblock wheels
Girodisc 2 pc rotors with Performance Friction race pads, Stainless steel lines and race fluid
AMS Harness bar and Schroth 5 pt harness
Bride Zeta III seats with adaptors and sliders
Custom Exhuast and test pipe
AMS engine mods tuned to 340whp and 360ft/lb

Experience
BMW CCA  -  2 years after I received my driver’s license, I joined the BMW Club of America and their driving schools.  I was hooked and 6 years later, I was asked to be an instructor of which I’ve continued to do for over 12 years.

Shifter Kart Racing – This was my opportunity to race after spending many years at driving events.  I built a Honda 250cc Trackmagic to practice in and shortly after built a Modified Honda 125cc Trackmagic to race in the “open” class.  Within the first 3 events I was ranked 2nd in the state and continued to podium until I bruised my ribs and had to take 6 months off from racing.

Formula Mazda - A good friend of mine raced Mazdas and asked if I wanted to do a “test” day at Gingerman Raceway.  I could not afford to race Mazdas at the time but I wanted to know what it was like to drive a purpose built race car.  It was an older car with worn tires but I managed to consistently turn laps which would have put me mid pack on the grid. 

Evo X – the second day after purchasing this bone stock car, I competed in an SCCA Time Trial event at Pueblo Raceway.  I finished 6th, surrounded by heavily modified BMWs, STIs and Corvettes.  This was a new and small event for SCCA, but it showed me how competitive this car would be with more grip, additional horsepower and prepped suspension.  I want to thank Ryan Gates for his assistance, insight and motivation.  He solidified my decision to own an Evo X and compete in Time Trial events. 

Summary
I have competed in sports my entire life.  I've won districts in Wrestling and placed on the podium in my second ever Cross Country Mountain Bike race.  These successes are memorable, but my passion always goes back to being behind the wheel.  My lifelong goal is to race cars at some professional level and this is the start of that goal.  My career has taught me honesty, integrity, perseverance, confidence and professionalism.  I look forward to building some lasting relationships within the racing industry and try and create some history along the way.

Some of the past cars I had the previlege of owning

One of my favorite cars and projects.  Lots of AC Schnitzer carbon fiber, Moton triple adj coilovers and Kinesis 3pc wheels.

I waited over a year for this GTR which was the 3rd car in the state.  It really was an amazing car, very fast and easy to drive.  This was my first car with a paddle shift but I have to say I still enjoy a manual tranny.  Yes, it's easier to drive on the street and track, but wasn't as involved or fun becuase of the DSG.