The Team
Charles Yesnick
Charles brings over 35 years of racing at the highest levels of professional racing, race car and engine development, and race operations. Starting from age 13, Charles got his start in a machine shop. This parlayed into mechanic and driving opportunities in drag cars ranging from brackets to supercharged alcohol, and even nitro funny cars. He was the west coast regional sales manager for SuperShops, the largest retail performance centers in the country. From there, he was general manager for world renowned engine builder, Sonny Leonard, where he helped develop the power plants for world champions around the world in drag racing, offshore boats, swamp buggies, sprint cars, monster trucks (Grave Digger), and helped design, and build the SB2 head program for NASCAR, as well as the heads and blocks that are still used by nearly all the top engine manufacturers worldwide. Later, using his racing background, Charles became a nationally recognized attorney assisting the automotive aftermarket and racing communities. He can be found every year at the PRI and SEMA shows where he assists in the rules making for numerous racing sanctioning bodies including NHRA, SCTA, and NASCAR. For the last 10 years, Charles has parked his own racing endeavors to focus on racing with his son Jacob. After the success in kart racing, it is time for Jacob and his father to take the next step into professional level road racing.
AJ DiMarzo
With decades of experience in modifieds and asphalt oval cars, AJ brings a wide array of driving, set up and even fabrication skills. In addition, as the owner of DiMarzo Gears, he has a plethora of transmission and driveline expertise, and race car fabrication. There is very little that AJ has not seen or experienced which adds to his ability to provide solid race car set up advice.
“Cody” Guldstrand
Cody’s resume would take pages to outline. In short, Cody is a nationally recognized expert in race car operations and development with an emphasis on data, electrical and mechanical engineering. He was car chief and lead mechanic for the 2020 NASA SoCal ST-2 Champion. He is an excellent communicator and team leader who works effectively with all levels of employees in cross-functional teams. Adept at managing full cycle of race car design from concept to production and assembly.
Alex Barron
From shifter kart champion, CART series, INDY car, Rolex Sports Car Series, Blankpain, Porsche, SRO, and IMSA, Alex has driven for the best in the business including Penske and Red Bull. His vast experience in open wheel, prototype, and sports cars has made him one of the top driving coaches in the country. Sought around the country for his ability to not only to train drivers, but to provide the essential feedback for championship set up and operations. There are few with Alex’s ability to communicate the details to improve and teach others so effectively.
Complementing our driver and crew above we have the following additional crew and consultants assisting the team: Ed Haritounian (Fabrication); David Dimond (Driver Coaching); Tim McAmis (Mechanical and composite engineering); John Mihovitz (Engine and Technical Development); TJ Griffith of Tool Racing, and Steve Trinidade former principal of True Speed Autosport.
