University of Northwestern Ohio Athletic Department 1441 North Cable Road, Lima, Ohio, 45805 Phone: 419-998-8848 Website: www.unohracers.com Twitter: @UNOHRacers Facebook: UNOH Racers Athletics Instagram: unoh_athletics YouTube: UNOHAthletics
Athletic Administration
Inside
One-Of-A-Kind Opportunity ........................................... 4-5
Director of Athletics, Chris Adams ......................................... cadams@unoh.edu
Coaching Staff ...................................................................... 6-7
Dir. of Athletic Operations, Michael Armbruster........ maarmbru@unoh.edu
2013-14 UNOH Modified team .......................................... 8
Athletic Administrative Assistant, Alexa Miller.......... arkennedy@unoh.edu Sports Information Director, Jeremy Schneider ........ jschneider@unoh.edu
Modified team picture & roster ......................................... 9
Athletic Trainer, Erin Gasser ...................................................... egasser@unoh.edu
Modified team biographies ....................................... 10-13
Athletic Trainer, Aron Downey ............................................ adowney@unoh.edu
A Closer Look at the Motorsports Teams ............. 14-17
Coaching Staff, Dirt Track
Head Coach, Paul Higgins ...................................................... pshiggins@unoh.edu Assistant Coach, Kevin Frische ................................................ kfrische@unoh.edu Assistant Coach, Randy Lucius ................................................... rlucius@unoh.edu Assistant Coach, Dave McPherson .................................. dmmcpher@unoh.edu
2013-14 UNOH Stock Car team ....................................... 18 Stock Car team picture & roster ...................................... 19 Stock Car team biographies ....................................... 20-25 Limaland Motorsports Park ............................................... 26 2013-14 UNOH Drag Racing team .................................. 27
Assistant Coach, Andy Pohlman ........................................ adpohlma@unoh.edu
Drag Racing team picture & roster ................................. 28
Assistant Coach, Mike Streicher ............................................ mstreich@unoh.edu
Drag Racing team biographies ................................. 29-32
Coaching Staff, Drag Racing
Head Coach, Paul Higgins ...................................................... pshiggins@unoh.edu Assistant Coach, Todd Carr .............................................................. tcarr@unoh.edu Assistant Coach, Lonnie Schulz ................................................. lschulz@unoh.edu Assistant Coach, Bill White ......................................................... bwhite@unoh.edu
General Information
Location ...............................................................................................................Lima, Ohio Enrollment .................................................................................................................... 4,500 President ............................................................................................ Dr. Jeffrey A. Jarvis Mascot .......................................................................................................................... Racers 2 I UNOH RACERS
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A ONE-OF-A-KIND OPPORTUNITY UNOH MOTORSPORTS TEAM PUTS STUDENTS IN THE ACTION
The University of Northwestern Ohio High Performance Motorsports Team began in 2006 with one stock car. It soon added another stock car, and then entered UMP modified racing. Now part of the team will leave the dirt and head for the asphalt. Nine seasons later, UNOH boasts a stable of five stock cars and five modifieds to race on dirt tracks, and a newly formed drag racing team, which will race a Chevrolet V-8 powered S-15, a Ford-powered Cougar and Super Comp dragster. It has been a monumental expansion, a fact not lost on UNOH President Dr. Jeffrey A. Jarvis. “I’m obviously surprised and pleased,” Jarvis said. “It’s grown to where these young people get the opportunity to be hands-on in all aspects of auto racing with every level, setting the cars up, repairing the cars, being crew chiefs and drivers. The ultimate goal is it leads to employment in their chosen career path, which is high performance auto racing.” The Motorsports Team was started as an outgrowth of the High Performance Automotive program at UNOH, which began in 1991. At first, students were given access to cars and Limaland Motorsports Park, a nearby quarter-mile dirt track owned by the University, on non-racing nights to gain firsthand experience. Eventually, the students raced with the regular weekly competitors at Limaland. Now they race all around the country, including such legendary tracks as Eldora Speedway in Ohio, I-55 Raceway in Missouri and Volusia Speedway Park in Florida. New to UNOH is the drag racing team, which started as the drag racing club. There are 22 students on the team, under the guidance of four faculty-coaches. The drag racing team will appear in bracket races throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Kentucky. The operations of the motorsports team moved to the new S&S Volvo High Performance Motorsports Complex in the fall of 2012. The new complex has enough room to house the entire modified, stock car and drag racing teams, including bays to work on cars, a machine shop, fabrication shop and sheet metal shop. It also has offices for coaches and team managers, and meeting spaces. “It made sense to me to be the first university or college in the world to have a High Performance Motorsports Athletic team, just like basketball, volleyball, baseball, tennis and golf,” Jarvis said. “It made sense to me to give students scholarships, just like our other teams, to be on our motorsports team.”
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The dirt-track teams are entirely crewed by UNOH students, from the crew chief to the crew members. The cars are driven by students as well; tryouts are held each April for a new roster of drivers. The modified drivers will stay with their cars throughout the season while the stock drivers will rotate. The students are guided by a group of six coaches, headed by eighth-year Head Coach Paul Higgins, the High Performance Department Division Head. The drag racing team is crewed by students as well; and while the Cougar and S-15 will be piloted by students, the dragster will be driven by a faculty member until students can gain more experience. “It’s been a great opportunity for the students, and I think it’s a great opportunity for the university to see what the students can do when they’re supported on a professional level,” Higgins said. “Each year, we keep getting better and the wins are coming,” he added. “We work toward it and they will come. Each year we learn things. Every individual on the team, even the coaches, all learn. Those things you learn, you carry them onto the future seasons and help you become sharper that next year.” The dirt-track teams race weekly at Limaland, mixing in a few races at other Ohio tracks throughout the season. They travel to Volusia, Florida, every February for the UNOH DIRTcar Nationals presented by Summit Racing Equipment. The High Performance program, and specifically the Motorsports Team, has placed graduates in all levels of professional motorsports, from NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide Series and Camping World Trucks to NHRA and ARCA to the World of Outlaws and All-Star Circuit of Champions. Some have even decided to field their own teams and compete weekly at tracks such as Limaland. “Other than water, other than boat racing, we have graduates in all of those areas,” Jarvis said. “The opportunity is there if a young person wants to put in the time and effort, and he or she has the abilities, individuals can attain their dream in motorsports.” You can find more information about the University of Northwestern Ohio at www.unoh.edu or by calling 419-998-3120. You can find updated information on the UNOH High Performance Motorsports Team by visiting www.unohracers.com.
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dirt track coaches paul higgins Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Eight years
Nine years
kevin frische
dave mcpherson
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Nine years
Nine years
Andy pohlman
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randy lucius
mike streicher
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Nine years
Nine years
drag racing coaches paul higgins
todd carr
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
First year
First year
lonnie schulz
bill white
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
First year
First year
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2013 modified team
Name
Andy Palacios Anthony Paupore Austin Frankart Chris Seibel Dwight Niehoff Ethan Rutherford Gerad Stewart James Fletcher Joel Ortberg Kevin Rooks
Position
Afternoon Team Mgr. No. 1 Car Chief No. 1 Crew No. 1 Crew No. 1 Driver Morning Team Mgr. No. 20 Crew Non-travelling crew No. 1 Crew No. 20 Crew
Hometown
Okeechobee, Fla. Kingsford, Mich. Fort Seneca, Ohio Sebastian, Fla. Lockwood, Mo. Perkasie, Pa. Topeka, Ind. Imlay City, Mich. Lake Waynoka, Ohio Elizabeth, W.V.
Name
Kody Weisner Luke Schostkewitz Mitch O’Patik Nick Wojcik Sebastian Font Tony Marinucci
Position
No. 20 Driver Tire Specialist No. 20 Car Chief No. 1 Crew Chief No. 20 Crew No. 20 Crew Chief
Hometown
Muskegon, Mich. Milford, N.J. Wiggins, Colo. Ladysmith, Wis. Parlin, N.J. Stevensville, Md.
Head Coach: Paul Higgins Assistant Coaches: Randy Lucius, Kevin Frische, Andy Pohlman, Mike Streicher, Dave McPherson
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kody weisner No. 20 Driver Muskegon, Mich. Reeths-Puffer H.S.
No. 1 Driver Lockwood, Mo. Lockwood H.S.
Accomplishments: Four-year member of UNOH Motorsports Team. ... Entering his third season as a full-time driver of a UNOH modified. ... Third place in Skills USA State Competition for TIG welding. ... TIG Regional Champion Welder in West Michigan. ... Has three feature wins at Limaland Motorsports Park, one in a stock car and two in a modified. ... Has worked on Kenny Wallace’s modified car crew during Florida races.
Accomplishments: Second-year member of UNOH Motorsports team, splitting time between driving a stock car and modified last year. ... Named All-Conference linebacker and offensive guard at Lockwood. ... Was the 2011 Rookie of the Year in USRA Modifieds. ... Finished top-5 in Late Model and Modified points at Monett Speedway in 2011.
Programs: Automotive/High Performance, Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration Personal: Son of Paul and Kelly Weisner. ... Has a sister, Kasey.
tony marinucci
Programs: Automotive/High Performance Personal: Son of Russell and Nicole Niehoff. ... Has one sister, Samantha.
nick wojcik
No. 20 Crew Chief Stevensville, Md. Kent Island H.S.
No. 1 Crew Chief Ladysmith, Wis. Ladysmith H.S.
Accomplishments: Four-year member of the UNOH Motorsports team. ... Four-year letterman in lacrosse at Kent Island, playing defense. ... Elected to Senior All-Star Game. ... 2008 Regional Conference Lacrosse Championship team member.
Accomplishments: 2010 Rice Lake Speedway Track Champion in pure stocks. ... 2011 WISSOTA Street Stock Nationals Rookie of the Year. ... Spent time driving a stock car last year for the UNOH Motorsports team.
Programs: Automotive/High Performance, Diesel Technology, CDL Personal: Son of Michael and Deborah Marinucci. ... Has a brother, Russ, and a sister, Jenna.
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dwight niehoff
Programs: Automotive/High Performance Personal: Son of Laurie and Jerry Wojcik. ... Has a brother, Doug.
mitch oʼpatik No. 20 Car Chief Wiggins, Colo. Prairie H.S. Accomplishments: Four-year varsity letterman in football. ... Four-year member of FFA and 4-H. ... Placed third in points at Phillips County Raceway in 2010. ... Was crew chief on #2 stock car on 2012 UNOH Motorsports team. ... Drove a modified at the 2013 UNOH DIRTcar Nationals in Florida. Programs: Automotive/High Performance Personal: Son of Rick and Sharon O’Patik. ... Has two brothers, Matt and Mike, and a sister, Amy Baugh.
anthony paupore No. 1 Car Chief Kingsford, Mich. Kingsford H.S. Accomplishments: Won first place in BOSS Snowplow Welding Competition. ... Won two varsity letters in basketball and was named honorable mention All-Conference. ... GLRKA Most Improved Driver and Driver of the Year. Programs: Automotive/High Performance Personal: Son of Jeff and Rhonda Paupore. ... Has one brother, Andrew.
ethan rutherford Morning Student Team Manager/Organization of stock car functions at races Perkasie, Pa. Solebury School Accomplishments: Three-year Theatre Tech member. ... Accomplished high school wrestler named team MVP as junior and team captain as senior. Programs: Automotive/High Performance Personal: Son of Jack and Claudia Rutherford. ... Has two sisters, Lindsey Rutherford-Sides and Meredith Rutherford-Chavel.
andy palacios Afternoon Student Team Manager/Parts, Inventory and Data Recording Okeechobee, Fla. Okeechobee H.S. Accomplishments: A four-year member of the UNOH Motorsports team. ... Participated in high school auto tech program. Programs: Automotive/High Performance, Alternate Fuels, Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration Personal: Son of Adelina Martinez and Ananias Palacios. ... Has one brother, Mario.
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Luke Schostkewitz Modified Tire Specialist Milford, N.J. Delaware Valley Regional H.S.
No. 1 Crew Fort Seneca, Ohio Old Fort H.S.
Accomplishments: Graduated from high school with honors. ... Took seventh place in Skills USA Nationals in 2011. ...First place in Skills USA New Jersey in 2011. ... Fourth place in N.J. Ford/AAA 2011. ... Won a varsity letter in wrestling.
Accomplishments: Was a four-year varsity letterwinner and team captain in golf, basketball and track at Old Fort. ... Set school record in 4X200-yard relay. ... National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society member. ... Award of Merit and Award of Distinction winner. ... Two-year member of UNOH Motorsports team.
Programs: Automotive/High Performance, Alternate Fuels, CDL Personal: Son of Dave and Robin Schostkewitz. ... Has a sister, Jenna.
chris siebel
Programs: Automotive/High Performance Personal: Son of Jon and Lori Frankart. ... Has a brother, Troy, and a sister, Lydia.
gerad stewart
No. 1 Crew Sebastian, Fla. Sebastian River H.S.
No. 20 Crew Topeka, Ind. Westview H.S.
Accomplishments: Three-year letterman in lacrosse. ... Graduated from auto tech class.
Accomplishments: State runner-up in FFA Small Engines Competition.
Programs: Automotive/High Performance
Programs: Automotive/High Performance, Diesel Tech, CDL
Personal: Son of William Seibel and Julia Seibel. ... Has two brothers, Cory Armstrong and Coby Lambert.
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austin frankart
Personal: Son of Garry Stewart and Gail Kilian. ... Has two sisters, Genise and Gina, and a brother, Garry Jr.
james fletcher
joel ortberg
Non-travelling team member Imlay City, Mich. Imlay City H.S.
No. 1 Crew Lake Waynoka, Ohio Bethel-Tate H.S.
Accomplishments: Graduated with honors from high school. ... Participated in Skills USA. ... Twoyear member of the UNOH Motorsports team.
Accomplishments: Was an honor roll student in high school. ... Named 2006 Most Improved Driver at Brown County Speedway. ... Was the 2007 Brushcreek Motorsports Complex dirt late model track champion. ... Earned two varsity letters in track and field. ... Drove a stock car last year for the UNOH Motorsports team, and drove a modified in the 2013 UNOH DIRTcar Nationals in Florida.
Programs: Automotive/High Performance, Diesel Technology Personal: Son of Paul Fletcher and Kay Watz. ... Has one sister, Katie, and four brothers, George, Brian, Jeremy and Joseph.
Programs: Automotive/High Performance Personal: Son of Damon and Janet Ortberg.
kevin rooks
sebastian font
No. 20 Crew Elizabeth, W.Va. Wirt County H.S.
No. 20 Crew Parlin, N.J. Old Bridge H.S.
Accomplishments: Three-year member of the UNOH Motorsports team. ... Four-year member of FFA.
Accomplishments: Was a member of high school swim team, winning Coach’s Award and varsity letter. ... Earned honor roll status 10 consecutive times and high honor roll twice. ... Received NATEF Certification in brakes and steering and suspension. ... Received G.E.D. ... Two-year member of UNOH Motorsports team.
Programs: Automotive/High Performance Personal: Son of Scott Rooks and Missi Rooks.
Programs: Automotive/High Performance, Alternate Fuels Personal: Son of Sebastian and Cheryl Font. ... Has four sisters, Jennifer, Ashley, Hope and Nina.
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2013 stock car team
Name
Anthony Ciallella Anthony Flannery Austin Smith Brent Horner Cameron Stewart Christopher Cuomo Cody Hodge Elvin Sawyer Evan Snider James Evans James Fletcher Jarrid Boiros Jessica Vejar Jonathan Leonard Jordan Shipley Josh Fryman Joshua Whitehead Logan Fryman
Position
Non-travelling crew No. 1 Crew Chief No. 2 Crew Chief No. 01 Crew Tire Specialist No. 1 Crew No. 2 Crew No. 1 Crew No. 1 Crew No. 2 Crew Non-travelling crew No. 00 Crew Non-travelling crew No. 00 Crew No. 01 Crew No. 00 Crew Chief No. 00 Crew No. 01 Crew Chief
Hometown
Lakeworth, Fla. East Hampton, Conn. Carmel, N.Y. Nanticoke, Md. Paducah, Ky. Hamilton, N.J. Orleans, Vt. Erin, Tenn. Scottdale, Pa. Elizabeth, W.V. Imlay City, Mich. Taunton, Mass. Clermont, Fla. Fort Smith, Ark. Bloomington, Ind. Union, Ky. St. Augustine, Fla. Union, Ky.
Name
Mallet Meyer Michael Kilgore Nathan Ashworth Nathan LeMarbe Nick Pennington Ray Seach Robert Lank Robert McClain Robert Rose Rodney Pompey Scott Dinin Thomas Gregory Thomas Klein Travis Walters
Position
No. 1 Crew No. 2 Crew No. 2 Crew Non-travelling crew No. 2 Crew No. 2 Crew No. 01 Crew No. 2 Crew No. 01 Crew Non-travelling crew No. 2 Crew No. 2 Crew No. 00 Crew No. 1 Crew
Hometown
York, Neb. Jacksonville, Fla. Richlands, Va. Highland, Mich. Indianapolis, Ind. Beloit, Wis. Lafayette, Ind. Franklin Furnace, Ohio Cornell, Mich. Marcellus, Mich. Hillsborough, N.J. Oberlin, Ohio Burlington, Ky. Deal Island, Md.
Head Coach: Paul Higgins Assistant Coaches: Randy Lucius, Kevin Frische, Andy Pohlman,| Mike Streicher, Dave McPherson
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anthony ciallella
anthony flannery
Non-travelling crew Lakeworth, Fla. Park Vista H.S.
No. 1 Crew Chief East Hampton, Conn. Vinal Tech Middletown
Accomplishments: Automotive certificates for brakes, S&S and electronic.
Programs: Diesel Technology
Programs: Automotive/High Performance
Personal: Son of Tony and Hope Flannery. ... Has one brother, Collin.
Personal: Son of David and Denise Ciallella
austin smith No. 2 Crew Chief Carmel, N.Y. Carmel H.S.
No. 01 Crew Nanticoke, Md. Parkside H.S.
Accomplishments: Second place in Regionals and fourth place in State, Greater New York Auto Dealers Association Competition.
Accomplishments: Is ASE Master Certified. ... Took sixth place in 2012 National Autotech competition. ... Was the 2011 Ford/AAA Autoskills state champion.
Programs: Automotive/High Performance Personal: Son of Frank Smith and Margaret Smith. ... Has a brother.
cameron stewart
Programs: Automotive/ High Performance Personal: Son of Kevin and Michele Horner. ... Has a brother, Alex.
christopher cuomo
Stock Car Tire Specialist Paducah, Ky. Lone Oak H.S.
No. 1 Crew Hamilton, N.J. Hamilton H.S. West
Accomplishments: National FFA Welding Top Individual. ... Two kart track championships. ... Second-place in mini-sprints at Tulsa Shootout in Oklahoma.
Programs: Automotive/High Performance
Programs: Automotive/ High Performance Personal: Son of Brian and Tracy Stewart. ... Has a brother, Dylan.
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brent horner
Personal: Son of Vince and Lisa Cuomo. ... Has one brother, Michael.
jessica vejar
elvin sawyer
Non-travelling crew Clermont, Fla. East Ridge H.S.
No. 1 Crew Erin, Tenn. Houston County H.S.
Programs: Automotive/ High Performance
Programs: Automotive/ High Performance
Personal: Daughter of Connie Vejar. ... Has two sisters, Angelia and Sarah.
Personal: Son of Jim Sawyer and Carolyn Buchanan. ... Has one brother, John.
evan snider
james evans
No. 01 Crew Scottdale, Pa. Southmoreland H.S.
No. 2 Crew Elizabeth, W.V. Wirt County H.S.
Accomplishments: Four-year Scholar-Athlete in high school.
Accomplishments: A four-year member of FFA. ... Holds the rank of Eagle Scout. ... Has completed Ag Mech.
Programs: Automotive/High Performance Personal: Son of Don and Jeanine Snider. ... Has a brother, Ethan.
jarrid boiros
Programs: Automotive/High Performance Personal: Son of Robert and Brenda Evans. ... Has one brother, Richard Gribble.
cody hodge
No. 00 Crew Taunton, Mass. Bristol-Plymouth Technical H.S.
No. 2 Crew Chief Orleans, Vt. North Country Union H.S.
Accomplishments: Received the Peter Caramos Automotive Award. ... High school diploma in Automotive Technology.
Accomplishments: Received several awards for holding at least a 3.5 GPA through high school. ... Has raced full-sized cars since the age of 10. ... Won seven races in a season when he was 13-years old, including six straight. ... Took third place in points at 14-years old. ... Named track Rookie of the Year.
Programs: Automotive/High Performance Personal: Son of Ron and Lynne Boiros. ... Has a sister, Cassie Boiros.
Programs: Automotive/Diesel Technology Personal: Son of Paul Hodge and Heather Hodge. ... Has one sister, Kiara.
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jonathan leonard
jordan shipley
No. 00 Crew Fort Smith, Ark. Southside H.S.
No. 01 Crew Bloomington, Ind. Bloomington H.S. South
Accomplishments: Graduated from high school with honors. ... Is a five-year U.S. Navy veteran. ... Received the Navy Achievement Medal.
Accomplishments: Graduated from high school with honors.
Programs: Automotive/High Performance Personal: Married to Megan Leonard. ... Son of James Leonard and Lisa Leonard. ... Has a sister, Tara Leonard Holland.
josh fryman No. 00 Crew Chief Union, Ky. Larry A. Ryle H.S. Accomplishments: Took second place in Regional Skills USA competition for welding.
Programs: Automotive/ High Performance Personal: Son of Brian and Michelle Shipley. ... Has a brother, Kody.
joshua whitehead No. 00 Crew St. Augustine, Fla. Bartram Trail H.S. Programs: Diesel Technology Personal: Son of Susann Greggs. ... Has two sisters, Jessica and Amanda Greggs.
Programs: Automotive/High Performance Personal: Son of Randy Fryman and Jackie Lauderman. ... Has three brothers, Danny, Chris and Michael.
logan fryman No. 01 Crew Chief Union, Ky. Larry A. Ryle H.S. Programs: Automotive/High Performance Personal: Son of Steve and Mindy Fryman. ... Has a brother, Jacob, and a sister, Chloe.
mallet meyer No. 1 Crew York, Neb. York H.S. Accomplishments: Won two varsity letters in football. ... Crew member on 2010 NASCAR Division 5 National Championship team which won 91 features. ... Won six track championships. ... As a driver, won the 2009 4-Cylinder Rookie of the Year. ... 2010 NASCAR Hobby Stock Rookie of the Year with nine feature wins. Programs: Automotive/High Performance Personal: Son of Richard and Amy Meyer. ... Has one sister, Morgan.
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michael kilgore
nathan ashworth
No. 2 Crew Jacksonville, Fla. St. Johns Technical H.S.
No. 2 Crew RIchlands, Va. Richlands H.S.
Accomplishments: Graduated with honors and at the top of his class. ... National Technical Honor Society honor roll.
Accomplishments: Ashworth has previous ATV and limited Late Model racing experience.
Programs: Automotive/High Performance Personal: Son of Mike Kilgore, Sr. and Joy Kilgore. ... Has one sister, Beth, and two step-sisters, Amy Anderson and Rachel Anderson.
nathan lemarbe
Programs: Alternate Fuels, High Performance Personal: Son of Guy and Kim Ashworth. ... Has one sister, Erin Brown.
nick pennington
Non-travelling crew Highland, Mich. Milford H.S.
No. 2 Crew Indianapolis, Ind. Ben Davis H.S.
Programs: Diesel Technology
Accomplishments: Graduated from high school with academic and technical honors.
Personal: Son of Tim and Cindy LeMarbe. ... Has one sister, Nicole.
Programs: Automotive/High Performance Personal: Son of Michael and Stephanie Pennington.
ray seach No. 2 Crew Beloit, Wis. Beloit Memorial H.S. Accomplishments: Won honors and high honors for grades in high school. ... Tech Class Award. ... 2011 Illini Racing Series Rookie of the Year and series champion. ... Varsity athlete in multiple sports. Programs: Automotive/ High Performance Personal: Son of Tom Seach and Natalie Seach. ... Has six sisters.
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robert lank No. 01 Crew Lafayette, Ind. Lafayette Jefferson H.S.
No. 2 Crew Franklin Furnace, Ohio Green H.S.
Accomplishments: Was a driver and lead builder for a high-mileage team. ... Team Leader. ... CAT Project in high school.
Accomplishments: Member of South Ohio Conference basketball and baseball team champions. ... Football team captain.
Programs: Automotive/ High Performance
Programs: Automotive/High Performance
Personal: Son of Bob Lank and Debbie Lank. ... Has one brother, Chad.
Personal: Son of Robert McClain and Sandra Adams. ... Has five brothers and one sister.
robert rose
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robert mcclain
rodney pompey
No. 01 Crew Cornell, Mich. Escanaba H.S.
Non-travelling crew Marcellus, Mich. Marcellus H.S.
Programs: Automotive/High Performance
Programs: Automotive/High Performance
Personal: Son of Steve and Kathy Rose. ... Has two brothers, Steve Jr. and Scot, and two sisters, Laurie Krouth and Sara Rose-Klieman.
Personal: Son of Wendell and Sandra Pompey. ... Has a brother, Marcus.
scott dinin
thomas gregory
No. 2 Crew Hillsborough, N.J. Hillsborough H.S.
No. 2 Crew Oberlin, Ohio Firelands H.S.
Programs: Automotive/High Performance
Programs: Automotive/ High Performance
Personal: Son of Andrew and Carolyn Dinin. ... Has one sister, Brittany.
Personal: Son of Tom and Teri Gregory. ... Has one sister, Steph, and four brothers, Dustin, Joey, Michael and Jeffrey.
thomas klein
travis walters
No. 00 Crew Burlington, Ky. Conner H.S., Boone County ATC
No. 1 Crew Deal Island, Md. Washington H.S.
Accomplishments: Holds the rank of Eagle Scout. ... A/B honor roll in high school. ... Student of the Month at Boone County ATC. ... Was the 2007 Semi-Pro Koil Tour champion. ... 2008 State Champion Asphalt and Dirt Koil Tour. ... 2009 State Asphalt champion.
Accomplishments: Held a 4.0 GPA at J.M. Tawes Tech Center. ... 2011 J.M Tawes Student of the Year. ... Maryland Skills USA State Champion in auto service.
Programs: Automotive/High Performance
Personal: Son of Butch and Maebelle Walters. ... Has a brother, J.R., and a sister, Teresa Workman.
Personal: Son of Rick and Helen Klein. ... Has a brother, Alex, and a sister, Michelle.
Programs: Automotive/High Performance
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the worldʼs largest outdoor classroom
LIMALAND MOTORSPORTS PARK GIVES UNOH STUDENTS RARE OPPORTUNITES Steeped in tradition and history, Limaland Motorsports Park is a highbanked quarter-mile dirt track in Lima, Ohio. Racing of some sort has been occurring on the site for nearly 80 years.
Limaland is also the home track of the UNOH Motorsports Team, which races stocks and UMP modifieds with fully student crewed and driven teams.
The track has seen a renaissance since 1998 when the University of Northwestern Ohio purchased the track, less than four miles from campus. The University started a High Performance Automotive program in 1991 and needed a place for the students to gain real, firsthand experience in the field.
“Limaland is a great asset to the team,” Motorsports Head Coach Paul Higgins said. “We don’t go out and practice; that would be an unfair advantage. The only time we’re on the track is when we hold driver tryouts before the season even starts and then on the race nights, just like any other individual.
“We needed to have a facility where the students could be hands-on with the cars after they’d been on the track,” UNOH President Jeffrey A. Jarvis said. “That’s what separates our students from anyone else; they’ve had those hands-on educational opportunities at UNOH, and then they use that in their internships and employment.”
“They don’t give us any favoritism or hardship because we are backed by the University at a track that is ultimately owned by the University,” Higgins said. “We have to compete in the level everyone else does, the same rules, regulations.”
Limaland is a proud member of the NASCAR Home Track program, the The track hosts weekly racing on Friday evenings from April through first dirt track in Ohio to be recognized. You can find more information on August, with point racing for Stock Cars, UMP Modifieds and 360 Winged the track at www.limaland.com. Sprint Cars. Highlights on the schedule include visits from the Sunoco American Late Model Series, the penultimate stop on All-Star Circuit of Champions Ohio Sprint Speedweek and the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars SPORTSWEAR in the Brad Doty Classic.
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2013 drag racing team
Name
Adam Haney Andrew Holisky Anthony Kagels Austin Ehm Charles Cotton Corey Travis Dan Vacca David Peterson Dennis Wojtaszek Ethan Sustersic Greg Schwartz James Snyder Jonathan Swindell
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Hometown
Winchester, Ind. Salem, Ohio Olcott, N.Y. Brownsburg, Ind. Chesapeake, Va. Oak Island, N.C. Strongsville, Ohio Nokomis, Fla. Jackson, N.J. Creston, Ohio Waldorf, Md. Amanda, Ohio Bedford, Pa.
Name
Joseph Mosher Kevin Greaves Matt Covault Matthew Horn Matthew Moser Nick Hines Patrick Mangold Rachon Lewis Salvador Sanchez
Hometown
Fenton, Mich. Media, Pa. Anna, Ohio Houston, Texas New Park, Pa. Albuquerque, N.M. Frederick, Md. Cincinnati, Ohio Milwaukee, Wis.
Head Coach: Paul Higgins Assistant Coaches: Todd Carr, Lonnie Schulz, Bill White
adam haney
andrew holisky
Winchester, Ind. Winchester Community H.S.
Salem, Ohio South Range H.S.
Programs: Automotive/ High Performance
Accomplishments: Two-time track champion at Quaker City Motorsports Park.
Personal: Son of Mark and Chris Haney. ... Has one sister, Makenna, and a brother, Andrew.
Programs: Automotive/ High Performance Personal: Son of Vincent and Amy Holisky. ... Has two sisters, Rachel and Kellen.
anthony kagels
austin ehm
Olcott, N.Y. Newfane Senior H.S.
Brownsburg, Ind. Brownsburg H.S.
Programs: Automotive/ High Performance/ Diesel/Agricultural Technology/Alternate Fuels
Accomplishments: Played trumpet for four years in the concert and pep bands at Brownsburg.
Personal: Son of David and Susan Kagels. ... Has two sisters, Jessica and Holly.
Programs: Automotive/ High Performance Personal: Son of Gordon and Cristina Ehm. ... Has one sister, Katie.
charles cotton Chesapeake, Va. Grassfield H.S. Programs: Automotive/High Performance Personal: Son of Chuck and Joanne Cotton. ... Has one sister, Jessica.
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corey travis Oak Island, N.C. South Brunswick H.S.
Strongsville, Ohio Strongsville H.S.
Accomplishments: Has received national certifications in Construction. ... Received a Presidential Award for Academic Achievement.
Accomplishments: Was a member of the freshman football team at Strongsville. ... Participated in the Auto Tech Program at Polaris Career Center.
Programs: Automotive/High Performance Personal: Son of Jamie and Joy Travis. ... Has two brothers, Caleb and Casey.
david peterson
Programs: Automotive/ High Performance Personal: Son of Carl and Martha Vacca. ... Has a sister, Abbie.
dennis wojtaszek
Nokomis, Fla. Venice H.S.
Jackson, N.J. Jackson Memorial H.S.
Accomplishments: Won the Ford AAA Regional & State competition. ... Was a Skills USA State Finalist. ... NHRA Junior Drag Racing League Division 2 “Race of Champions” Winner, and Division 2 “Quick 32” Champion, Eastern Conference Finals – 3rd Place.
Accomplishments: Played varsity baseball. ... Was also a varsity swimmer, earning All-Star honors.
Programs: Automotive/High Performance Personal: Son of Robb and Tina Peterson. ... Has one brother, Darren.
ethan sustersic Creston, Ohio Norwayne H.S. Accomplishments: Was on the Merit Roll since 2006. ... Won four varsity letters in tennis. Programs: Automotive/High Performance Personal: Son of Jeremy and Brenda Sustersic. ... Has two sisters, Courtney and Attley, and a brother, Landon.
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dan vacca
Programs: Automotive/High Performance Personal: Son of Rick and Diane Wojtaszek. ... Has three sisters, Jacquline, Sandra, and Allison.
greg schwartz Waldorf, Md. North Point H.S. Programs: Automotive/High Performance Personal: Son of Spencer and Diane Schwartz.
james snyder
jonathan swindell
Amanda, Ohio Amanda Clearcreek H.S.
Bedford, Pa. Bedford H.S.
Programs: Agricultural Technology/Diesel Technology
Accomplishments: Was a three-time Skills USA runner-up.
Accomplishments: Member of the National Technical Honor Society in high school. ... Won awards for never missing a day of high school or in 12 years of schooling.
Programs: Automotive/High Performance/ Alternate Fuels
Personal: Son of Ray and Loretta Snyder. ... Has one brother, Jesse.
joseph mosher
Personal: Son of Kent and Betsy Swindell. ... Has three brothers, Jared Growden and Kyle and Seth Swindell.
kevin greaves
Fenton, Mich. Fenton H.S.
Media, Pa. Penncrest H.S.
Programs: Automotive/High Performance
Programs: Automotive/High Performance/CDL
Personal: Son of Jim and Diana Mosher. ... Has one sister, Jamie Morris, and a brother-in-law, Rick Morris.
Personal: Son of Doug and Patricia Greaves. ... Has one sister, Courtney, and a brother, Douglas.
matt covault
matthew horn
Anna, Ohio Sidney Christian Academy
Houston, Tex. Allen H.S.
Programs: Automotive/High Performance
Programs: Automotive/High Performance Personal: Son of Chris and Cathy Horn. ... Has one brother.
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matthew moser
nick hines
New Park, Pa. YCST H.S.
Albuquerque, N.M. Sandia H.S.
Programs: Automotive/High Performance
Accomplishments: Was the Albuquerque Drag Way Championship in 2010 and ‘11 ... Western Conference Finals Runner-up. ... 2011 Thunderbird Scholarship Winner.
Personal: Son of Dan and Pam Moser. ... Has one brother, Zac.
Programs: Automotive/High Performance Personal: Son of Russ and Lorraine Hines. ... Has one sister, Victoria, and a brother, Christopher.
patrick mangold Frederick, Md. Tuscarora H.S.
Cincinnati, Ohio Princeton H.S.
Accomplishments: Certified in Auto Body Repair.
Programs: Automotive/High Performance
Programs: Automotive/High Performance Personal: Son of Tom and Debbie Mangold. Has a sister, Debbie.
salvador sanchez Milwaukee, Wis. Hamilton H.S. Programs: Automotive/High Performance Personal: Son of Salvador and Lindia C. Sanchez.
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rachon lewis
Personal: Son of Kevin and Mary Lewis. ... Has two brothers, Aaron and Kevin Jr.