Jon Oberhofer
Crew Chief
Birthday:
June 28, 1968
June 28, 1968
Hometown:
Saddlebrook, NJ
Saddlebrook, NJ
Wife:
Kim
Kim
Children:
Jessica and Julia
Jessica and Julia
| What inspired you to start racing? I like to compete, so the competition. I also get to put my verbal Judo to good use (ha-ha). |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 1991 |
| What is your favorite racing memory? Winning the World Championship and the Dallas race in the same weekend in '95 with Scott. |
| What is your favorite racetrack? Anyone we win at. |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? I like to argue. |
Todd Smith
Crew Chief
Birthday:
November 4, 1962
November 4, 1962
Hometown:
Cooper City, FL
Cooper City, FL
Wife:
Julie
Julie
Children:
Cacey and Darack
Cacey and Darack
| What inspired you to start racing? My dad was a drag racer; I got hooked at a young age. |
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| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2016 |
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| What is your favorite racing memory? 2012 World Finals in Pomona; we were able to win the championship |
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| What is your favorite racetrack? Pomona |
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| Any fun facts we should know about you? My wife and I enjoy hanging out at the beach. |
Chris Forton
Car Chief
Birthday:
April 9, 1966
April 9, 1966
Hometown:
Leland, MI
Leland, MI
| What inspired you to start racing? I wanted to see the country. |
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| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2014 |
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| What is your favorite racing memory? Winning Indy in 2014, My first Indy win. |
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| What is your favorite racetrack? Denver |
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| Any fun facts we should know about you? I like to build computers |
Isaac Mallett
Clutch Specialist
Birthday:
September 17, 1992
September 17, 1992
Hometown:
Lee, ME
Lee, ME
| What inspired you to start racing? I've always loved cars. Muscle, race, all of them. I enjoy being a mechanic. |
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| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2013 |
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| What is your favorite racing memory? My first win ever, Vegas 2014 |
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| What is your favorite racetrack? Bristol |
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| Any fun facts we should know about you? I can do a superb rendition of "Should Have Been a Cowboy" |
Nick Coryell
Clutch Assistant
Birthday:
April 14, 1992
April 14, 1992
Hometown:
Valparaiso, IN
Valparaiso, IN
| What inspired you to start racing? Passion for the sport |
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| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2016 |
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| What is your favorite racing memory? First NHRA race with Paul Lee in Vegas |
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| What is your favorite racetrack? Las Vegas |
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| Any fun facts we should know about you? I served in the military. |
Mike Morris
Cylinder Head Specialist
Birthday:
June 13, 1979
June 13, 1979
Hometown:
St. Louis, MO
St. Louis, MO
| What inspired you to start racing? Watching Rusty Wallace race when I was 5 years old. I went to my first drag race at 16, and knew that's what I wanted to do. |
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| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2010 |
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| What is your favorite racing memory? Being part of John Force's 100th win at Houston 2002. |
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| What is your favorite racetrack? Bristol |
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| Any fun facts we should know about you? I'm trying to become one of the few people to finish the 6 major world marathons. |
Conner Wilson
Cylinder Head assistant / Body
Hometown:
Mount Vernon, MO
Mount Vernon, MO
| What inspired you to start racing? It has been a dream of mine from the time I was a kid to travel and race. |
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| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2020 |
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| What is your favorite racing memory? The first time I got to drive the car to the staging lanes. |
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| Any fun facts we should know about you? I like to hunt and fish. |
Matt Mays
Shortblock Specialist
Birthday:
August 15, 1993
August 15, 1993
Hometown:
Lakehead, CA
Lakehead, CA
| What inspired you to start racing? I've always loved the sport. |
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| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2017 |
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| Favorite Track? Pomona |
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| What is your favorite racing memory? When I got the call from Jim O and Chad Head to come to the race in Charlotte (2017). |
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| Any fun facts we should know about you? I'm a total mama's boy hahaha. |
Tanner Meyer
Blower Specialist
Birthday:
February 17, 1998
February 17, 1998
Hometown:
Earltown, NY
Earltown, NY
| What inspired you to start racing? I've always liked hot rods. |
| What was your first season at Kalitta Motorsports? 2018 |
| What is your favorite racing memory? Watching the Intimidator pass. |
| What is your favorite racetrack? Lebanon Valley |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? I own a 1985 Honda ATC 250R. |
