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DAN ANDERSEN - OWNER/CEO

Dan is a respected figure in the junior open-wheel racing ranks, with a proud tradition of helping develop young driving talent. He founded the USF2000 National Championship in 1991 and guided it for 10 years, turning it into one of the top open-wheel development formulas in the world. Numerous young drivers Dan has worked with in the past are now enjoying successful careers in the IndyCar series and in professional sports car racing. Dan also owns and operates several pro open wheel teams as well as an extensive karting operation and test track in Palmetto, Florida. As CEO of Andersen Promotions, Dan is resurrecting the USF2000 National Championship with plans to firmly establish it as the first professional rung on the ladder to a top-level open wheel career in North America.

JOHN ANDERSEN - OWNER/DIRECTOR OF COMPETITION

John has been involved in open wheel racing for nearly two decades, serving as Director of Race Operations for the Cooper Tires F2000 Championship (the successor to the USF2000 series) through the end of 2006. In recent years John has managed Andersen Racing’s Firestone Indy Lights team and is a partner in all of Andersen’s race efforts and business ventures. His management skills and knowledge of event logistics will enable him to effectively oversee the competition aspects of the newly revived USF2000 National Championship where he will serve as its Director of Competition.

MICHELLE KISH - SERIES MANAGER

Michelle brings a wealth of experience to Andersen Promotions. As series administrator for the USF2000/Cooper Tires F2000 series from the late 1990’s through 2005, her responsibilities included race scheduling, event planning, hospitality, travel planning, marketing, record-keeping and customer support. Her ongoing relationships with tracks, race teams and drivers have been a valuable asset to Andersen racing, where she has served as manager of operations since 2006. Michelle’s experience in the promotions side and in the team owner’s side of racing make her uniquely qualified to oversee the USF2000 National Championship.

PAUL WALTER - RACE DIRECTOR

Paul comes to the USF2000 National Championship from the Formula BMW USA series, where he served as race director. He is also the Operating Steward for the American Le Mans Series. Paul is a veteran of the IndyCar/CART ranks as a team and operations manager, primarily with Tasman Motorsports Group, where he worked from 1996 through 2001. He owns a project-management consultancy firm, Metropolis Motorsports Group, as well as a design and fabrication business.  Both are located in Columbus, Ohio.

CRAIG BROOKS - TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Craig used to be the crew chief for Beyer Racing's Grand-Am Daytona Prototype team and for Guthrie Racing's Firestone Indy Lights program. He owned and operated Competition Engines, Inc. for 10 years, during which time he also served as the lead technician at the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. He has finished third in the World Finals in the Engine Masters competition, and he's a five-time winner at Pikes Peak as an engine builder. He was also the head engine builder for Farley Engines for 10 years. He holds a bachelor's degree in diesel mechanics; he's a certified Superflow dynamometer operator, and he's an ASE certified master in engine machinist and engine performance.

BRIAN HALAHAN - TECHNICAL STEWARD

Brian assists Craig Brooks with technical inspections for the USF2000 series.  His full-time position is team manager of Newman Wachs Racing, where he has worked since 2006.  While at Newman Wachs he has helped John Edwards, Jonathan Summerton, Simona de Silvestro and J.R. Hildebrand in Atlantics, and he is also an integral member of that team’s vintage racing program.  From 2001 through 2006 Brian worked with Jonathan Bomarito in Atlantics with Trans-Net Racing.  He was a member of Cape Motorsports from 1998 to 2001, winning the F2000 championship with Aaron Justus in 2000. Prior to that he was involved in SCCA Club Racing with his neighbor, John Walko. Brian stared racing motorcycles at age 4, and he raced pro motorcycles from 1991 through 1993 in motocross and Super Cross events. Brian, his wife and two sons live in Libertyville, Ill.

TOM MILLER - EQUIPMENT MANAGER/TRANSPORTATION

Tom has been involved in a variety of motor sports for over 20  years.  In support of his son's passion for racing, his experience in Go-Karts, stock car fabrication and the running of a race team, has given him the opportunity to work with a lot of different aspects in the racing industry.  With his son now a professional sports car racer, Tom's focus is now directed at staying involved in the sport that has given his family many great memories.  Working with Andersen Promotions and USF2000 gives Tom the opportunity to stay active in the sport.

SUZI SHINJI - REGISTRAR

Suzi is the first USF2000 staff member many participants meet. She is the registrar for both the USF2000 National Championship and the Star Mazda Championship, and she also helps with IMSA registration when needed.  A resident of Westminster, Calif., she has been a volunteer registrar for 20 years after getting introduced to the sport in 1988 by an ex-boyfriend who raced in the SCCA Formula Mazda Championship Series.  In addition to traveling to races she holds a full-time job with First American Title PRES. Single, she says her goal is to find a single man who has a job, a car and can cook, adding that the only reason she has a kitchen is because it came with her house.  In addition to racing she is very interested in photography and crafts such as needlework and beading.

GERARDO BONILLA - DRIVER COACH

Gerardo, the 2005 Skip Barber National champion, has been a coach with the Skip Barber organization for 12 years.  He is also a graduate of Andersen Racing's driver development program, where he won the Star Mazda expert championship in 2006.  He was the 2007 IMSA Lites champion, and he's also driven a Mazda-backed LMP2 entry in the American Le Mans Series. Fluent in English and Spanish, he'll be available to answer questions throughout the race weekends.  Gerardo is one of the most detail-oriented drivers/coaches in racing, and his patience is a big plus. Drivers can find him in the paddock or reach him by e-mail at info@gerardobonilla.com.

JONATAN JORGE - DRIVER COACH

Jonatan has been a coach with the Skip Barber organization for six years.
He was a runner-up in the Skip Barber National (2002), as well as the Skip
Barber Southeastern Region (2001).  He has also driven British Formula Renault and British Formula 3 cars. He got his start in karting, winning championshi ps both in North America and his native Brazil. He's a big fan of one-on-one coaching, and he says he's going to analyze all the USF2000 drivers and come find them before they have a chance to find him. Drivers can also reach him by e-mail at jjracingdevelopment@gmail.com.

DAVID STORVICK- SERIES CHAPLAIN

The Indy Racing League Ministry is a 501c(3), not-for-profit, non-denominational Christian organization that was developed to minister to the racing community. It organizes chapel services on race weekends when racers cannot attend their regular places of worship. Its chaplains provide support in times of crisis as well as continually encourage everyone to strive to have a closer relationship with God. The IRL Ministry's overall objectives are to see lives changed for the better, spiritual relationships strengthened, and to bring honor and glory in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

David Storvick of IRL Ministries serves as the USF2000 series' chaplain. David was an associate chaplain with the IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights in 2008 and 2009. He, his wife Deatra and their two sons live in Indianapolis. His home church there provides the support to enable him to minister to those who follow our series. He is anxious to help in any way possible, and can be reached via cell phone at (317) 435-5427 or by e-mail at david.storvick@gmail.com.

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OUR MISSION
The goal of the USF2000 National Championship is to provide a professional, entry-level open-wheel training ground championship serving as the first step on the ladder to an IndyCar career.

The series will train and showcase its drivers as well as prepare aspiring engineers, mechanics and team owners for careers at the higher levels of the sport, while striving to maintain reasonable participant costs and allow team owners to operate at a profit.
 
 
 
USF2000 National Championship c/o Andersen RacePark, 10101 U.S. Highway 41 North Palmetto, Fla. 34221
Phone (941) 723-3900 Fax (941) 723-3992
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