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
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. |
Scott Duncan
Business Development Manager
Hometown:
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN
| What inspired you to start racing? My Dad. |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2019 |
| What is your favorite racing memory? 2019 U.S. Nationals win by Doug Kalitta. |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? I enjoy hunting. |
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 |
Elon Werner
Public Relations Manager
Hometown:
Dallas, Texas
Dallas, Texas
| What inspired you to start racing? Loved the personalities and the speed. |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2019 |
| What is your favorite racing memory? Seeing Doug win the U.S. Nationals |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? Lived in Germany for a year as a high school exchange student. Bitten by a snake. Love to travel. Have competed in a variety of sprint triathlons |
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. |
Melissa Jean Boudrie
Hospitality
Hometown:
Erie, Michigan
Erie, Michigan
| What inspired you to start racing? I guess I have always been an adrenaline junkie of sorts. Growing up I always had ATVs, Dirt bikes, and Snowmobiles to ride. Going fast is just a thrill like none other. |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2018 |
| What is your favorite racing memory? I would have to say my favorite racing memory thus far has been being on the starting line, watching Doug Kalitta and the Mac Tools Team, win the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in 2019. The minute the win light came on for Doug and the guys was monumental. Knowing all their hard work and sacrifice during the season had truly paid off was indescribable. Truly an accomplishment. |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? Any fun facts about you? I love to cook! If I can’t be found in the kitchen, I can be found at an inland lake fishing or upnorth on an ORV trail riding ATVs. |
Nick Smith
Hospitality
Hometown:
Bremen, Ohio
Bremen, Ohio
| What inspired you to start racing? I have always loved racing and the atmosphere of being at the track. |
| What was your first season for Kalitta Motorsports? 2020 |
| What is your favorite racing memory? My first win with Kalitta Motorsports at the 2020 Winternationals |
| Any fun facts we should know about you? I am a Marine Corps Veteran |
