Michael DeNino Racing

 

Name: Michael DeNino
Born in: Peekskill, New York
Live in: Gaithersburg, Maryland
Birthday: July 23, 1989
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite street car: Volkswagen GTI
Hobbies: Cycling, Running, Hiking, Snowboarding, Rock Climbing
Favorite Quote: “Courage is the resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not the absence of fear.” (Mark Twain)
Music of Choice: Rock
Started racing: go-karts in 2003

Dedicated to developing his career as a professional driver, Michael is active with numerous racing activities both on and off the track. 

In 2007 Michael competed and was successful in the Skip Barber Regional Series, an open wheel formula car series.  Michael achieved four podium finishes in just eight race starts in the Skip Barber program.  Throughout the 2007 racing season, Michael also worked as a crew member for various racing teams as well as an instructor for a go-kart racing school. 

Michael recently competed in the 2008 Skip Barber Karting Shoot-out where he was awarded a $10,000 racing scholarship.  Michael also raced in the 2008 Skip Barber National series season opener at Sebring International Raceway finishing 7th and 4th in his series debut. 

Shortly thereafter Michael was selected as a Volkswagen factory driver to compete in the inaugural season of the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup.

Michael’s ultimate goal is to become a world champion.  He is committed to the sport and understands the effort and dedication required to achieve this goal.  Michael relies on his hard work and dedication to racing to help him and his team to achieve their goals.  His focus on staying in peak physical condition with support from PitFit Training, and working with his team in a collaborative and motivating manner are examples of his constantly striving for excellence on and off the track.  Michael DeNino comes nothing short of complete dedication.

Racing and Motor Sports Experience

• Go-Karting Champion
• Skip Barber Racing schools
• Awarded $10,000 Skip Barber scholarship 
• Skip Barber Regional Series competitor
• Skip Barber National Series competitor
• Go-Kart racing school instructor
• Ferrari Challenge crew member
• Koni Challenge crew member
• Formula BMW internship

Automobile Racing Highlights  

• 2007 - Skip Barber Karting Shoot-out finalist 
• 2007 - Entered and won first car race
• 2007 - Four podium finishes out of first eight race starts
• 2008 - PitFit Driver Memorial Scholarship recipient
• 2008 - won $10,000 Skip Barber Racing scholarship
• 2008 - Made debut start in Skip Barber National Series 
• 2008 – Selected by Volkswagen to compete in the Jetta TDI Cup

Partners / Sponsors

• Volkswagen
• PitFit Training
• Barnes Paving and Trucking Inc.
• oneighturbo.com
• STRENGTH Interactive