Chassis/Fabrication Shop Team
Chuck Lett
Carbon Shop Manager
Birthday
December 5, 1958
December 5, 1958
Hometown
Charlotte, MI
Charlotte, MI
Wife
Ann
Ann
Children
Dave & Nick
Dave & Nick
| What inspired you to start racing? I was a mechanic at a car dealership and I wanted to go racing. I started out with sportsman and worked my way up from there. I started building Attac chassis in 1994. |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2005 |
| What is your favorite racetrack? Chicago |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? I love baseball; I’m a huge Tigers fan. |
Kourtney Peters
Chassis/Fabrication Shop Assistant
Birthday
Sept 24, 1991
Sept 24, 1991
Hometown
Waterford, PA
Waterford, PA
| What inspired you to start racing? My dad had a pulling tractor and I always worked with him on it. I started going to Norwalk and it took off from there. |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2016 |
| What is your favorite racetrack? Norwalk |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? I used to pull the tractor myself! It was a single engine modified motor. |
Brian Nelson
Chassis Shop Manager
Birthday
May 25, 1984
May 25, 1984
Hometown
Greenwood, IN
Greenwood, IN
| What inspired you to start racing? I worked at a car dealership after I got done going to school to learn about automobiles, and then I started racing. |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2015 |
| What is your favorite racing memory? Too many to pick just one. |
| What is your favorite racetrack? Indy |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? I’m an Army Veteran and served with Nicky Coryell (Clutch Assistant on the DHL Funny Car). |
CNC Shop
Scott Finnis
CNC Shop Manager
Birthday
October 10, 1974
October 10, 1974
Hometown
Belleville, MI
Belleville, MI
| What inspired you to start racing? Family and fabricating; I likw working with my hands. |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 1994 |
| What is your favorite racing memory? Winning Pomona with Scott in 2005; we ran 4.40’s all day long. |
| What is your favorite racetrack? Bristol |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? I worked with all of the Kalitta drivers (Connie, Scott, and Doug). I also worked on Doug’s Sprints and Midgets before he started driving Top Fuel. |
Chris Caspers
CNC Operator
Birthday
Sept 16, 1973
Sept 16, 1973
Hometown
Keego Harbor, MI
Keego Harbor, MI
Wife
Jennifer
Jennifer
Children:
Cole
Cole
| What inspired you to start racing? I've always followed racing and been interested in it |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2015 |
| Favorite Racing Memory? My kid's first win in a go-kart. |
| What is your favorite racetrack? I-96 Speedway |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? I like to have a good time no matter what. |
Thomas Onyskin
CNC Operator
Birthday
Sept 17, 1986
Sept 17, 1986
Hometown
Ypsilanti, MI
Ypsilanti, MI
| What inspired you to start racing? My father was a firefighter at Michigan International Speedway - we would go to all the races. The sound of the motors and the smell of the rubber and fuel - it stays with you forever! |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2019 |
| Favorite Racing Memory? Too many to choose from |
| What is your favorite racetrack? Don't have one yet |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? I love my Great Danes |
Zeke Thompson
CNC Programmer - Operator
Birthday:
Jun 3, 1974
Jun 3, 1974
Hometown:
Williamston, MI
Williamston, MI
Children:
Harleigh
Harleigh
| What inspired you to start racing? My Dad. |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2015 |
| What is your favorite racing memory? Racing in Vegas and winning in Vegas as a part of the Budweiser team with Kenny and Brandon Bernstein. |
| What is your favorite racetrack? Vegas |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? I like to pull pranks. |
Jason Fairbanks
CNC Operator
Birthday:
October 2, 1977
October 2, 1977
Hometown:
Taylor, MI
Taylor, MI
| What inspired you to start racing? I’ve always been a fan of racing. I worked at the Kalitta Air tire and brake shop (which used to be next door to the Motorsports shop) for a long time, and I’ve been trying to get on the racing side of things for a while. |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2015 |
| What is your favorite racing memory? When I got the call to start working with Kalitta Motorsports. |
| What is your favorite racetrack? Don't have one. |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? I’m awesome. |
Jwan Smith
Team Engineer
Birthday:
March 26, 1995
March 26, 1995
Hometown:
Rochester, NY
Rochester, NY
| What inspired you to start racing? Grew up racing with my grandfather and father and helping Dan Fletcher and his family. |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2017 |
| Favorite Racing Memory? Winning Maple Grove twice in a row with Dan Fletcher. |
| What is your favorite racetrack? Norwalk |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? I enjoy refereeing soccer and basketball games when I get the chance. |
Machine Shop
Brian Landry
Machine Shop Manager
Birthday:
November 19, 1962
November 19, 1962
Hometown:
Holly, MI
Holly, MI
Wife:
Shelly
Shelly
Children:
Jessica, Justin
Jessica, Justin
| What inspired you to start racing? I went to the track when I was a kid, and the first job I ever had was working with racing in 1979. |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2004 |
| What is your favorite racing memory? Watching my teammates win. |
| What is your favorite racetrack? Vegas and Denver |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? No |
Dallas Permeter
Machinist
Birthday
July 26, 1962
July 26, 1962
Hometown
Howell, MI
Howell, MI
Wife
Judie
Judie
Wife
Jennifer and Davis
Jennifer and Davis
| What inspired you to start racing? I’ve always been interested in racing. |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2015 |
| What is your favorite racing memory? Don't have one yet. |
| What is your favorite racetrack? Bristol |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? No |
Andy Hatfield
Machinist
Birthday:
July 30, 1993
July 30, 1993
Hometown:
White Lake, MI
White Lake, MI
| What inspired you to start racing? My dad has always been into cars. Brian (Landry) contacted my dad about a job, and fate intervened and here I am. |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2015 |
| What is your favorite racing memory? When Doug won Houston in 2015; that’s the first win I was a part of the team for. |
| What is your favorite racetrack? Don't have one. |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? I like to go on hikes and spend time in nature. |
David Boyer
Machine shop Assistant/Inventory Control Manager
Birthday:
September 12, 1979
September 12, 1979
Hometown:
Minden, NV
Minden, NV
Wife:
Anjali
Anjali
Children:
Jay, Cameron, Keaton, Dylan
Jay, Cameron, Keaton, Dylan
| What inspired you to start racing? I was inspired to go racing by my passion for making cars go fast. |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? I started racing in 2003 for Bill Miller Engineering. |
| What is your favorite racing memory? My favorite memory was winning my first championship in 2015. |
| What is your favorite racetrack? Sonoma |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? I have four boys Jay, Cameron, Keaton, Dylan. Play Hockey when I get chances too. |
Office/Shop Support Team
Chrissy Stone
Office Manager
Birthday:
April 6
April 6
Hometown:
Belleville, MI
Belleville, MI
| What inspired you to start racing? My dad and brother. |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 1997 |
| What is your favorite racing memory? Watching Doug win in his Sprint car at Winchester, and watching him win in Chicago in 2006. |
| What is your favorite racetrack? Vegas |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? I’m scared to death of flying, and I have a ’70 Road Runner. |
Shawn LaJoice
DOT Specialist
Birthday:
July 29
July 29
Hometown:
Milan, MI
Milan, MI
Husband:
Mike
Mike
Children:
Ashley, Lindsey, Samantha, and Shane
Ashley, Lindsey, Samantha, and Shane
| What inspired you to start racing? My husband was involved with the team, and I had a good friend, Tammy O, that worked for the team as well. |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2012 |
| What is your favorite racing memory? Doug winning Chicago in 2006. |
| What is your favorite racetrack? Norwalk |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? My husband and I just bought our first house, and I enjoy decorating our home and landscaping the yard. |
Kyle Clavier
Stock Room Manager
Birthday:
August 7, 2000
August 7, 2000
Hometown:
Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor, MI
| What inspired you to start racing? I helped my dad build a Jeep with a 357 Chevy, then I went into the automotive field and worked my way here to Kalitta Motorsports. |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2017 |
| What is your favorite racing memory? The feel, sound, and smell of my first live Top Fuel race. |
| What is your favorite racetrack? Bristol |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? I played ice hockey for 12 years and I'm an avid deer hunter. I also enjoy fishing, off-roading, and camping, and have visited 10 National Parks (and counting). |
Kara Enoch
Stock Room Assistant
Birthday:
June 27
June 27
Hometown:
Dexter, MI
Dexter, MI
| What inspired you to start racing? I was excited to work at Kalitta because of the environment. I've always loved working on my '94 F-150 and am currently in the auto program at WCC. |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? Hired mid-2019 season |
| What is your favorite racing memory? I have yet to attend a race |
| What is your favorite racetrack? Bristol looks cool on TV. |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? I love going up north with my family - we all ride dirt bikes and four-wheelers all day! |
Marketing, Crew, & Sponsor Support Team
Chad Head
General Manager
Birthday:
November 6, 1973
November 6, 1973
Hometown:
Westerville, OH
Westerville, OH
| What inspired you to start racing? Family. |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2017 |
| What is your favorite racing memory? Winning the U.S. Nationals with my dad in 1997. |
| What is your favorite racetrack? Sonoma |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? I Like To Eat |
Bob Lawson
Business Manager
Birthday:
April 7, 1967
April 7, 1967
Hometown:
Butler, PA
Butler, PA
| What inspired you to start racing? My Father. |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2001 |
| What is your favorite racing memory? Winning the WinterNats in 1991 with Bob Newberry’s Top Alcohol Funny Car. |
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What is your favorite racetrack? |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? My hobbies are racecars, motorcycles, waterskiing, and music. |
Luke Fath
Media Manager
Birthday:
October 6th
October 6th
Hometown:
Palmetto, Florida
Palmetto, Florida
| What inspired you to start racing? The Kalitta Family |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2016 |
| What is your favorite racetrack? Bristol |
Patricia Nielsen
Hospitality Support
Birthday:
December 16
December 16
Hometown:
Honolulu, HI
Honolulu, HI
Children:
Micheal and Carl
Micheal and Carl
Grandchildren:
Andrew, Kelsey, Caroline, Claire, and Anna.
Andrew, Kelsey, Caroline, Claire, and Anna.
| What inspired you to start racing? I like adventure! I’ll try anything (as long as it won’t hurt me) and I like to try new things. |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2006 |
| Favorite Racing Memory? Norwalk in 2007, my baptism by nitro! It literally blew me off the fence! |
| What is your favorite racetrack? Norwalk |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? I like to spoil my grandchildren, and I love to golf! |
Chris Hill
Hospitality Manager
Birthday:
August 6, 1953
August 6, 1953
Hometown:
Arkansas City, KS
Arkansas City, KS
Wife:
Marsha
Marsha
Children:
Mark and Michelle
Mark and Michelle
| What inspired you to start racing? The speed.. |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2014 |
| Favorite Racing Memory? When I was named Employee of the Year by NHRA. |
| What is your favorite racetrack? Bristol |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? I’m pretty easy going, just stay on my good side! |
Kraig Fasnacht
Hospitality
Birthday:
9-28-65
9-28-65
Hometown:
Conroe, TX
Conroe, TX
Wife:
Ronnie Gale
Ronnie Gale
Children:
Josh and Danielle
Josh and Danielle
| What inspired you to start racing? The people |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2018 |
| Favorite Racing Memory? Meeting all the legends of the sport. |
| What is your favorite racetrack? Gainesville |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? I’m a bit of a handy man. |
Amanda Navarro
Hospitality
Birthday:
May 7th
May 7th
Hometown:
Glendora, Ca
Glendora, Ca
Children:
Lots of 4 legged ones
Lots of 4 legged ones
| What inspired you to start racing? I have been a fan since I was a little girl. |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2018 |
| Favorite Racing Memory? Coming to the race track with my dad as a little girl and picking out each car by the cool paint schemes. |
| What is your favorite racetrack? Maple Grove, Reading, PA |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? I raise race horses. |
