Our Team & Drivers
L.A. Honda World Racing is the official race team of L.A. Honda World, a factory-authorized Honda dealership in Los Angeles, Downey, CA. We Sell, We Service, We Race! L.A. Honda World believes that performance, precision and exceptional service are the qualities it takes to run a successful car dealership as well as successful race team. For that reason, we’ve chosen to do both. We are the first factory-authorized Honda dealership to participate in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge and SRO TC.
Born and raised
Born in Hawkesbury, ON Canada, raised in Maskinonge, QC Canada, and now resides in Ventura, CA
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
3 Months at LA Honda World, I have raced with Honda on multiple occasions at the INDY 500 and other INDYCAR races.
Expertise
22+ years in Motorsports, held positions as Team Manager, Lead mechanic, department head, transmission specialist. Worked in many series including INDYCAR, IMSA (DPI, LMP2, GTLM and GTD) and more. Pit-stop expertise as a tire changer and other positions
Hobbies outside of work
Family time, traveling, photography
What I'm looking forward to this season
Continuing the successful growth of LA Honda World Racing. I am looking forward to our team being in a position to win every race we enter in all our classes. We have incredible talent and I’m looking forward to the challenge of representing Honda at the race track, one of the winningest brands on the planet across a multitude of motorsports disciplines.
Born and raised
San Diego, CA
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
1 Year
Expertise
Business development and team building for long term success
Hobbies outside of work
Motorsports and off-road adventures with family and friends
What I'm looking forward to this season
Working with the team to develop new personnel positions, comradery within the organization, and winning races
Born and raised
Atlanta, Georgia
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
Since January, 2022
Expertise
Race strategy, vehicle dynamics and vehicle performance Race engineer
Hobbies outside of work
Mountain biking, flying airplanes, sim racing and vintage cars
What I'm looking forward to this season
Even with my recent addition to the team we’re already building a family-like structure and I’m really looking forward to fostering more of that this season alongside some great results!
Born and raised
Born in East Los Angeles and raised in Huntington Park, CA
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
14 years
Expertise
Bumper to bumper repairs including engine and electrical
Hobbies outside of work
Weightlifting, video gaming and gardening
What I'm looking forward to this season
Winning and traveling
Born and raised
Born in Los Angeles and raised in Lynwood, CA
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
18 years
Expertise
Honda Master Technician, Smog Technician, ASE Certified
Hobbies outside of work
Working out, running, hiking and Disneyland Park
What I'm looking forward to this season
Looking forward to driver podiums, getting the most out of the race cars, and the comradery at the track.
Born and raised
Indianapolis, IN
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
1 year
Expertise
TCR Racing
Hobbies outside of work
Soccer, Exploring new places and cars
What I'm looking forward to this season
Winning races
Born and raised
Compton, CA
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
9 Years
Expertise
Heavy-line work & and engine rebuilding
Hobbies outside of work
Photography
What I'm looking forward to this season
Winning races, getting to know my fellow teammates, experience and traveling
Born and raised
Born in Lynwood, CA. Raised in Southern Los Angeles and Compton, CA
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
3 years
Expertise
Executing tasks on time, electrical, engine rebuilding and suspension
Hobbies outside of work
Swimming, guitar, electromagnets, video gaming, photography, and modifying personal cars
What I'm looking forward to this season
Winning, more senior roles, and pitstops
Born and raised
Born and raised in Riverside, CA, and grew up racing karts professionally before joining the team.
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
Joined the team in late 2021
Born and raised
Born and raised in Long Beach, CA
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
8 years
Expertise
Bumper to bumper technician
Hobbies outside of work
Hiking, strength training, and riding motorcycles off-road
What I'm looking forward to this season
Winning and having a good time with the crew
Born and raised
- Cerritos CA, just down the road from LA Honda World! Currently residing in San Luis Obispo
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
Started at the beginning of the 2023 season
Expertise
Vehicle dynamics, race strategy, data analysis, systems engineering, eating desserts, making people laugh.
Hobbies outside of work
Tinkering/DIY, sim racing, cycling, surfing, cooking, soccer.
What I'm looking forward to this season
- Being pushed by the competition to dig deeper, think harder, and perform to perfection.
Born and raised
Southern California native - Born in Redlands, California and raised in Hesperia, California
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
New to LA Honda World Racing for 2023
Expertise
Race hauler transport and logistics, pitting crew and tire preparations
Hobbies outside of work
Motorcycle racing, sports, adventuring with my Chiweenie Bubba Gump, and 4th year Ph.D. studies
What I'm looking forward to this season
The learning and growth, individually and as a team. We are a talented group that works really well together and the support for one another is incredible. Honored to be a part of this team and really looking forward to an exciting and successful season.
Born and raised
Los Angeles, California
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
I have been with the company since December 2022
Expertise
Automotive Mechanical Knowledge, Suspension Design and Set-Up, Aerodynamics, Vehicle Dynamics
Hobbies outside of work
Mountain Biking, CAD Design, Wood Working, Reading up on the latest technical development in Racing
What I'm looking forward to this season
I am looking forward to a successful season and building a great team
Born and raised
Los Angeles and Huntington Park, CA
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
4 Months
Expertise
A/C repair and electrical repair
Hobbies outside of work
Coffee, hikes, video gaming, travel, and learning cultures
What I'm looking forward to this season
Winning and podium finishes
Born and raised
Born in Los Angeles and raised in Lynwood/Downey, CA
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
5 years total with the Honda Brand. The last 3 with LA HondaWorld
Expertise
Strong work ethic and teamwork
Hobbies outside of work
Soccer, music traveling, and video gaming
What I'm looking forward to this season
Winning races and gaining experience with the race team
Born and raised
Born in Lynwood, CA and raised in Huntington Park, CA
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
4 years
Expertise
Honda sensing, calibration, and electrical
Hobbies outside of work
Music Festivals, video gaming, and theme parks
What I'm looking forward to this season
Bringing back trophies to the dealership
Born and raised
Kenton Ohio
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
I started this season at Daytona, 2023.
Expertise
Composite material repair and high performance automotive technician.
Hobbies outside of work
Hunting, hiking, wood working, working on cars, spending time with my children, and traveling.
What I'm looking forward to this season
Winning races!
Born and raised
California & Italy
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
Have Worked for LA Honda World - Since we created it over dinner when business parter said “why don’t we race Hondas?!”
Expertise
Rise everyone to the top and extract personal passions to the greatest extent possible
Hobbies outside of work
Stay a kid with my two boys while being an adult with my awesome wife over over 25 years. You name it, I’ll play it.
What I'm looking forward to this season
Wins… Champagne….. Trophies…. Championship….. and dinner with all those that make it happen.
Meet the Crew
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