Rip Michels Racing expands

Rip Michels, the winningest driver in Irwindale Speedway history, is expanding his team to include driver development and leasing program.
The team has two NASCAR Super Late Model cars and one Stockcar Racing League car that will race at Irwindale Speedway and the new track in Bakersfield in 2008.
The team is looking for drivers for these cars.
“I have been approached almost every year to do a program like this,” said Michels, who won the Super Late Model championship at Irwindale Speedway last year. “I have thought about it, but always declined because I wanted to use only the best equipment and people, and we now have that. We can provide a driver an opportunity to be competitive right out of the gate, not just ride around and get laps without being competitive. I didn’t want my name on it unless I knew we could provide the very best service.”
Michels said he is looking for very specific drivers for his program. He wants drivers with experience and some financial backing.
“This program is not just for anybody, we only want drivers with competition racing experience, and they have to be a minimum of 16 years of age. My team and I will approve those drivers who we believe have the talent, speed, but most importantly the heart and desire to want to win races. Make no mistake, top of the line racecars are not cheap, and neither is our program. Our program is for funded drivers that want to elevate their careers to the next level, and victory lane is the only way to get noticed.”
Those drivers who are interested in submitting their resumes can send them to Michael Medlin, Team Manager, at Mrnascar30@yahoo.com. Your resume will be reviewed, and if approved, you will be contacted.