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Michael Simpson – Car #48

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Biography:

Driver Name:
Michael Richard Simpson (nickname “Mike”)
Home Town:
Apple Valley, California
Nationality:
Mexican/American
Place Of Birth:
Montebello, California
Date Of Birth:
August 10, 1973
Marital Status:
Children:
Married to Keri Lynn
Son Ricky,16 months
Current Occupation:
Water Operations Manager
Place of Work:
Helendale CSD
Current Team:
DFR (Dave Freitas Racing)
Race Car:
Van Diemen RF03 Zetec
Engine Builder: :
Quicksilver
Sponsors:
Pick A Part, Ewald Racing,
Simpson Motorsports, Jayco Industries


Racing Aspirations:

“To drive any racecar to the extent of its abilities.”

Racing Experience:
Raced go-karts from 1989 to 1994; attended the Elf Winfield School in 1995; won the 1996 Cal Club Formula Ford 1600 Championship; competed in the 1997 KOOL Toyota Atlantic Championship series, winning the C2 class at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca; raced Sports 2000 at Laguna Seca in 1998; contested U.S. F2000 National Championship events in 1999 and 2000; raced USAC midgets  from 2001 to 2007.

Most Memorable
Racing Achievement:
Qualifying for the 1997 Long Beach Grand Prix in the KOOL Toyota Atlantic Championship.

Favorite Race Track
& Why:
Long Beach Grand Prix. “This was the first race I was able to see Indy Cars, Indy Lights and Atlantics up close.  I also enjoyed the cool weather and the downtown atmosphere during the race weekend.”

Racing Hero:
“My father is my racing hero because he taught me at a young age that if you can’t afford something, with the desire, discipline and the ability to think outside the box, anything is possible.”

Other Hobbies or Interests: 

“Taking family trips to spend time with my family.”
Personal Details: “I enjoy spending time with my son and wife, and we are expecting our second child in June.”

Team Information: DFR Racing - Dave Freitas Racing
Dave Freitas
1889 West Commonwealth Unit N, Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 738-3068

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