Robert Podlesni – Car #84

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Biography:

Driver Name:
Robert John Podlesni
Home Town:
Thousand Oaks, California
Nationality:
American
Place Of Birth:
Tarzana, California
Date Of Birth:
November 4, 1987
Marital Status:
Single
Current Occupation:
Racing Driver for Terminal Velocity Processing - Owner of Magnate Merchant Services
Current Team:
DFR (Dave Freitas Racing)
Race Car:
Van Diemen DF08 Zetec
Engine Builder:
Quicksilver
Years in Racing:
13



Racing Aspirations:

“To compete in a professional form of motorsports."

Racing Experience:
Competed in IKF and WKA karting for eight years on both East and West Coasts, racing a variety of karts including 2-cycle, 100cc sprint karts and shifter karts. 2006 Pacific F2000 Champion.  2006 Team USA Scholarship winner. 2006 Formula Palmer Audi Autumn Trophy 4th Overall. 2007 Champ Car Atlantic and Star Mazda Testing.

Most Memorable
Racing Achievement:
"Winning the 2006 Team USA Scholarship and going to England to compete in the Formula Palmer Audi Autumn Trophy."

Favorite Race Track
& Why:
Virginia International Raceway. "It contains so many different corners that challenge the driver."

Racing Hero:
Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher and Alex Zanardi.

Hobbies/Interests:
I sell performance cars as I will always have a love for them.  I love the beach, cars, working at the racecar shop, driver coaching, funny movies and being spontaneous.  Credo: "Never quit, never do the expected, never rest on your laurels, never think great is good enough, never follow."

Team Information: DFR Racing - Dave Freitas
9845 Alburtis Ave, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(714) 738-3068
www.davefreitasracing.com

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