NAME: Lindsay Strasburg       (Photo Coming soon!)
BIRTH DATE:  5-22-1950
OCCUPATION:   Owner of Strasburg Machine
HOMETOWN:   Pleasant Grove UT
RESPONSIBILITIES ON OUR TEAM:  "Right hand cylinder head, team manager"
WHY I LIKE BEING ON OUR TEAM:  "Challenge to compete with the pro teams and the racers that I looked up to when I was growing up"
BEST RACING MEMORY:  "Winning at Las Vegas in Top Alcohol with my family and friends around"
WORST RACING MEMEORY:  "Sonoma in top fuel, when we had 2 oil downs in a row and missed qualifying by a few 100th's"
MY PERSONAL COMMENT:  "It's nice working with good friends that have the same goals as us and no one gets paid."
MIKE SEZ . . . "Lindsay taught me a lot about racing, he handed over the job of driving to me during the sand drag years. He's an important part of the team and is totally dedicated to our race team in everything he does."

NAME: Jeff Strasburg       (Photo Coming soon!)
BIRTH DATE:  9/27/1964
OCCUPATION:   Machinist and B&J Transmission specialist
HOMETOWN:   Lehi, UT
RESPONSIBILITIES ON OUR TEAM:  "Crew Administrator, Bottom End, Cylinder Heads, and Truck Driver."
WHY I LIKE BEING ON OUR TEAM:  "It's what I have wanted to do ever since I can remember."
BEST RACING MEMORY:  "Being inducted into the 200 MPH Club at the Salt flats and helping Fred Rompleberg at the Salt flats for the bicycle world's record in 1995. There's lots of good memories of all our drag racing…. Too many to write them all down."
WORST RACING MEMEORY:  "Probably when we blew up the fuel car in Sonoma 2 years ago. It was definitely the worst explosion we've ever experienced."
MY PERSONAL COMMENT:  "It's hard work and long hours, not only at the track, but at the shop. I wouldn't trade it for anything
MIKE SEZ . . . Along  with all his other duties, Jeff keeps me safe checking and rechecking the car.  I know when I go down the track the car is as ready as I am.

NAME:   Bob Noice
BIRTH DATE:   Unknown for now
OCCUPATION:   Retired 
HOMETOWN:   Sun City, CA
RESPONSIBILITIES ON TEAM:   Senior Advisor
WHY YOU LIKE BEING ON THE TEAM:   I've been around drag racing forever and I guess it's just in my blood. I know the Strasburg's from the Salt Flats and enjoy helping them run their car.
BEST RACING MEMORY: "Runnig Top Fuel with Jim Brisette, back in the 1970's"
WORST RACING MEMORY:   "I don't have one yet"

MIKE SEZ . . ."Bob has been with our car since the first top fuel run five years ago.  I consider him a real asset to the team."

NAME:   Curtis Terry
BIRTH DATE:   3/02/62
OCCUPATION:   Machinist 
HOMETOWN:   Alpine, Utah
RESPONSIBILITIES ON TEAM:   "Right side cylinder head - mags - tire   -  General maintenance at shop - fabrication of parts and hoses"
WHY YOU LIKE BEING ON THE TEAM:   "It's like having fun, (only different) really a ton of work, but the good runs make it all worthwhile."
BEST RACING MEMORY:  "So far, '07 WinterNationals - that 4.51 was long over due and on inspecting the motor after that run, I was even more "Jazzed" about it!"
WORST RACING MEMORY:   "Sonoma, a seemingly endless series of explosions with fire damage. I wanted to walk home, but, it was
just too far!"
MY PERSONAL COMMENT:    "I've been with this team for 28 years (Can anyone top that?) Sand Drags - land speed records at Bonneville. The fun just never ends."
MIKE SEZ . . ."I can always count on Curtis for the excellent job he does at the track and at the shop.  He's an exceptional machinist and fabricates whatever is needed plus he's been around since the start of our racing.  He's at the shop almost every night helping to get the car done for the next race."

NAME: Ryan "Slim" Borchert        (Bio coming soon!)
MIKE SEZ . . ."Slim is my son-in-law and is very dedicated to the team.  The clutch is the dirtiest job on the car but he's glad to do it at he track and in the shop at home."

NAME:   Dave Weile     
BIRTH DATE:   10/03/55 
OCCUPATION:  Masonry Superintendent 
HOMETOWN:   Dixon, California 
RESPONSIBILITIES ON TEAM:   "Cylinder Head and Blower Maintenance"
WHY I LIKE BEING ON THE TEAM:   "Strasburg Racing has always made me feel like a part of their family and knowing that you had a part in making the car make these amazing runs." 
BEST RACING MEMEORY:   "The 330 MPH pass and the 4.51 pass"
WORST RACING MEMORY:   "Any time the car blows up"
MIKE SEZ . . .  "Dave and his wife Sandy surprised us in Sonoma (his home track) with a great BBQ dinner that I will always remember.  His hard work and dedication to the team really makes a difference."

NAME: Jeff Shipton 
BIRTH DATE:   12/18/50
OCCUPATION:   Manager of Locomotive Maintenance for Relco
HOMETOWN:   Morris, IL.
RESPONSIBILITIES ON TEAM:   "Mixing fuel and parachutes"
WHY I LIKE BEING ON THE TEAM:   Working with the same group of guys with the common goal of getting this car down the track.
Best memory racing:  The 4.57 qualifying run at the World Finals last fall.
WORST RACING MEMORY:   Standing at the starting line after the 4.57 run and watch Mike go into the beach when the chutes didn't come out.
MY PERSONAL COMMENT:    "I consider the Strasburg clan as my second family.  I am thankful to be allowed to be a small part of the Strasburg dream."
MIKE SEZ . . ."I've never seen Jeff without a smile on his face.  He's a self starter and works hard every minute, he can always find something to do."

NAME: Steve Macklyn  Photo coming soon!
BIRTHDATE:   5/5/62
OCCUPATION:   Self Employed - owner of "Sceenscapes Printing"
HOMETOWN:   Bountiful, UT.
RESPONSIBILITIES ON TEAM:   "Clutch"
WHY I LIKE BEING ON THE TEAM:   "Great learning experience and I enjoy all the people on the team.
BEST RACING MEMEORY:   "The last day of testing in Las Vegas with my funny car, 1 run left at midnight, I ran a 5.19 at 297 MPH to get my funny car fuel license."
WORST RACING MEMORY:   The last time we DNQ'd, lost a round or didn't go down the track.
MY PERSONAL COMMENT:    "Racing is an addiction…but it's the people you do it with that give you the most enjoyment."
MIKE SEZ . . ."Steve has his own top fuel funny car and still finds time to crew for us.  He also helps by printing all the crew shirts at his shop for us which is a big help.  Steve's intensity adds to the professionalism of our team."

NAME:   Jeff "Rabbit" Johnson
BIRTH DATE:   2-09-57
OCCUPATION:   Rental Fleet Manager
HOMETOWN:   Las Vegas
REPONSIBILITIES ON TEAM:   "Bottom end tires  (keep the beer cold)"
WHY YOU LIKE BEING ON THE TEAM:   "I Love racing of any kind, and especially like being around the Strasburg Family"
BEST RACING MEMORY:   "4.51 in Pomona '07"
WORST RACING MEMORY:   "Sand trap in Pomona '06 (broken toe)."
MY PERSONAL COMMENT:   "Lets have a great '07 season!"
MIKE SEZ . . . "Our lucky "rabbit's" foot.  I especially appreciate his contribution of a nice quiet generator when we're at the Vegas race.  It's hard to work for nothing but Rabbit is happy to do it."

NAME:  Tim Nunes   
BIRTH DATE:  Unknown for now
OCCUPATION:   Account Manager for GK Service
HOMETOWN:   SLC, UT
REPONSIBILITIES ON TEAM:   "Bottom Ends, Rods and Pistons"
WHY YOU LIKE BEING ON THE TEAM:   "I've known the Strasburg family for years and have always wanted to help out. It has been a great experience for me Along with all the hard work, we have a lot of fun too!"
BEST RACING MEMORY:   "When we ran the 4.51 in Pomona '07"
WORST RACING MEMORY:   "I don't have one yet"
MIKE SEZ . . .   COMING SOON!

NAME:  Mark Killpack   
BIRTH DATE:    7/17/63
OCCUPATION:    Home Builder Hometown: Lehi, Utah
RESPONSIBILITIES ON TEAM:   Team cook, support vehicle drive
WHY I LIKW BEWING ON THE TEAM:   Strasburg's are a great bunch of people, not to mention everybody else that       comes along. It's the most fun a person could have.
BEST RACING MEMORY:   When we beat Doug Kalitta in St. Louis 2005, after slaving in the miserable heat and getting bit by huge bugs.
WORST RACING MEMORY:   Driving from Denver to Seattle when the wheel bearing on the support trailer ran out of grease just past Coeur 'd Alene Idaho.
MY PERSONAL COMMENT:   People don't realize how much work it takes, but when you can beat Kalitta or Bernstien once in a while and run in the low 50's it's worth it.
MIKE SEZ . . ."Mark saves me every morning with a great cup of coffee and his pancakes.  He's good help at the shop, helping us pack and unpack."

NAME:  Monte Morgan
BIRTH DATE:     8/14/48
OCCUPATION:     Electric motor repair
HOMETOWN:    Provo, Utah
RESPONSIBILITIES ON TEAM:    "Parts cleaner, panel puller, gofer, helper of those needing a spare hand"
WHY I LIKE BEING ON THE TEAM:    "They are a class family working on a shoestring budget, they make me feel like part of the family. Everyone on the team is like a brother."
BEST RACING MEMORY:    "Anytime standing on the line between two fire breathing monsters watching a good clean pass."
WORST RACING MEMORY:    "Anytime there is an accident….God bless the Safety Safari!"
MY PERSONAL COMMENT:    "I've been building hot rods and involved with drag racing since the sixties, but the learning curve with these guys is incredible! I come back from each event with much more knowledge and inspiration. It is an honor to be on the team. This is livin' the dream!"
MIKE SEZ . . . COMING SOON!

NAME:  Rocket Ron
BIRTH DATE:   unknown for now
OCCUPATION:   Properties owner
HOMETOWN:    Northern California somewhere
RESPONSIBILITIES ON TEAM:    Parts washer
WHY I LIKE BEING ON THE TEAM:    It's an opportunity to travel and be a part of Strasburg's team.
BEST RACING MEMORY:    Being at the starting line and watching the car make a good clean run.
WORST RACING MEMORY:    I don't have on yet!
MIKE SEZ . . . "Ron is defiantly a team player. We all appreciate how he keeps everything clean and organized. He's always there to give a helping hand no matter what the task!"

NAME:  Scott French 
BIRTH DATE:   unknown for now
HOMETOWN:    Ruidoso, New Mexico
RESPONSIBILITIES ON TEAM:    Consultant and Clutch
WHY I LIKE BEING ON THE TEAM:   " It's like we're all part of the family"
BEST RACING MEMORY:    "Winning in 2004 Columbus National with Darrel Russell and Joe Amato" "When I helped Strasburg's in Pomona and we ran a 4.51 et"
WORST RACING MEMORY:    "2004 racing in St. Louis when Darrell Russell crashed and lost his life."
MY PERSONAL COMMENT:    "Life is short so make the best you can of it!"
MIKE SEZ . . . "Scotty has been a valuable addition to our team, he has a lot of interesting stories about his drag racing experiences that we all enjoy hearing about. He's a truly nice guy and a real team player."

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