Driver: Kyle Michalek
Car: Kenan Advantage Group/Champion
A/Fuel Dragster
Age: 29
Hometown: Louisville, OH
Residence: Houston, TX
Occupation: Operations Manager, Black
Horse, LLC.
Family: Wife – Stephanie, Mom –
Lisa, Dad – John, Brother – Corey
Accomplishments: First “Search for a
Champion” contest winner, runner-up in TAD debut at 2013 Cavalcade
of Stars, 2006 IHRA AFC championship crew member for Mark Thomas,
and 2014 Charlotte Four-Wide Nationals TAD winner.
First race car: 1974 Woody Gilmore Top
Fuel Dragster converted to a Super Pro car.
Favorite movies: Spinal Tap,
Caddyshack, Best in Show, The Big Lebowski, and Ghostbusters.
Favorite music: My tastes in music are
rather extreme. I like all Metal, from classic to current.
Favorite TV shows: Boardwalk Empire,
Real Sports, and
Eastbound and Down.
Favorite sports teams: Louisville
Leopards, Ohio University Bobcats.
When I'm away from the racetrack I:
Enjoy running, working out, dabbling in guitar, attending concerts,
and spending time with my wife.
Favorite racing memory: TAD winners
circle at 2014 Charlotte Four-Wide Nationals with my family.
Top accomplishment in racing: Forming a
plan with Corey to make the transition from bracket racing to Top
Alcohol Dragster and making it a reality.
Toughest opponent: I try not to beat
myself.
Favorite opponent: Corey and I have
never raced each other; I can’t wait!
Favorite drivers outside TAD: Pat
Dakin, Mark Thomas, Clay Millican
Personal heroes: My parents have always
provided great guidance and unconditional support.
I race because: At a primal level
nothing compares to the energy, excitement, power, and challenges
provided from the competition on and off the track.
I race TAD because: This class provides
a forum to develop skills, gain exposure, and compete on the highest
amateur level. It is great preparation for taking the next step…
Pre-race rituals or superstitions: Fall
asleep while waiting in the staging lanes.
Nobody knows that I: If I tell you then
everyone will know!
If I didn't race I would: pursue
additional entrepreneurial ventures or become more involved in higher
education as an associate professor or doctoral candidate.
Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/michalekbrothersracing
Twitter username: @michalekracing
Instagram username: @michalekracing
Website: www.michalekbrothersracing.com
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