Racing

Sam Shalala

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As the owner of Pro Technik, Inc. the largest independent Porsche repair facility in the southwest, Sam spent twenty years specializing in Porsche's. He learned not only how to fix them, he also learned how to make them go fast.

Sam got into racing over 20 years ago running his Porsche 911 in the Porsche Club of America driving events, and grew into the game as an owner as well as a crew member, driving instructor, and crew chief. Built his own race car in 1990 and started racing IMSA/Sportscar Series in 1992.

He held the track record at Texas World Speedway for a Porsche powered car, and professionally has over 100 podium finishes to his credit as a driver. He has finished second in IMSA's 24 Hours of Daytona, fourth at the 12 Hours of Sebring and numerous top five finishes.

An excellent driver, a dedicated owner, Sam puts forth a winning effort at all times, on and off the track, and is a favorite with both the public and the press.

Dan Pastorini

The #1 draft pick of the Houston Oilers and the third player picked overall in the 1971 NFL draft, Dan was one of football's most recognized players during his 13 year career. He is also an experienced racer.

Dan is in an elite group of professional athletes who has had outstanding careers in two sports. One of the most popular drivers on the NHRA Top Fuel Circuit, he won his first National event at the NHRA Southern Nationals in 1986 and finished 7th in the NHRA Championship Points. Dan's best career elapsed time was 5.18 seconds at 287-mph. He was the third man to break the 270-mph barrier in a Top Fuel Dragster.

While quarterbacking the Oilers, Dan also set four world records in Unlimited Drag Boat racing. His boat "The Quarterback Sneak" was the first to break the 8-second elapsed time barrier and later broke the world E.T. record four different times at speeds of 140 mph.

He has raced with Sam Shalala in IMSA at a number of races including: Phoenix, Daytona, Sebring and Texas World Speedway and is currently driving a car built by Pro Technik on the Porsche Club  & SCCA Racing  events for 2004 with plans for 2005 to race full time on the Grand American Series and select American LeMans series events .

Lew Bouchier

Lew's experience ranges from Go Kart to formula cars to specializing in endurance racing. " The Privilege of running with Sam Shalala has offered me many great wins in my career. Sam is a great competitor and good friend."

 

 

Stan Wenger

I bought my first Porsche, a pokey 924, in 1982. I soon decided I must have a 930, and acquired a Euro version from Switzerland at the height of the grey-market year in 1984. I loved it, drove the heck out of it, and kept it for 18 fun-filled years. I bought a 1996 993 RSR in 2000 and began racing it in earnest in 2003, where I battled at Mid-Ohio, Omaha, TWS, Hallett, Pueblo, and Road America. I am a fairly decent shade-tree mechanic, but let Sam and Steve do the really hairy things (like transmission and engine overhauls!). I started doing PCA and SCCA Autocross and PCA Drivers Ed events in about 1987, and have been very active in the Lone Star Region, serving as it's 2002 and 2003 President. I continue to instruct at DE events (both in-car and classroom) and love to watch new track drivers come up the steep learning curve and be thrilled at the experience. 

Randy Abe

Randy started his driving career through Porsche Club in 1996, and has participated in numerous Porsche Club races and regional SCCA events.  Favorite PCA venues include Road America, Laguna Seca and Sebring.  Randy is a graduate of Skip Barber Racing Schools and has raced in numerous regional Barber Dodge races at Laguna Seca and California Speedway.  Randy has instructed in numerous driver's education clinics including PCA and other non-PCA events.   As a long-time ProTechnic team member, Randy looks forward to future amateur and professional racing with ProTechnik.

 

Michael G. Floyd

Compelled to race at an early age, he began enjoying victories at an amateur level. He attended the Derek Daly and Jim Russell (pro school) driving schools.  Displaying his competitive drive he consistently placed up front in the 2000 thru 2003 seasons in various series. He is the perfect compliment to the drivers on the MICA Racing, Ltd. team line up and aspires to the legends of the past and present.

Michael Floyd, born April 2, 1976 in Dallas, Tx
1987 thru 1993 - Off Road Motorcycle Racing
2000 - 2 Top 10 Finishes of 4 Run in F2000
2001 - Finished 6th in Regional and 15th in National  F2000 Points (ran less than ½ season)
2002 - Finished 6th in Regional and 5th in National F2000 (ran ½ seasons in  both series)
2002 - 2003 - Ran Several F2000 Pro (won Sebring) and Co-Driver PCA GT Enduros wining 6 of 7 races, placing 2nd in 7th race

Mike Skalka

"Mike's relationship with Porsche began as a youth.enamored by the unique design of the early 911s. Fortunately, his future wife, Sue, felt the same way. Upon their marriage they promised each other that one day they will have their own Porsche 911. After four children and 2 cross country career moves, they purchased their first Porsche, a 1996 Carrera, on their 21st wedding anniversary.

As a bicycle racer, both in the Chicago and New York City metropolitan areas, Mike knew the value of maintenance and thoughtful modification from manufactures stock specifications. "There was still room for improvement, even in a Porsche", said Mike. So he searched for the best shop in the Houston area. All recommendations, including the dealer's sales manager, lead to Pro Technik.

Mike initially sought Sam's advice on intake and suspension modifications for his street Carrera. "What impressed me most about Sam and his staff was not only their expertise, but they seemed inspired in their work. They were very responsive to my endless questions and they clearly evidenced to me that they felt responsible for their suggestions to the modifications requested. They simply told me that not all products function as advertised and all products are not always as compatible as their respective manufacturers suggest", said Mike.

By 1997, after meeting other enthusiasts, Mike began the Lone Star Region DE program. Sam then encouraged Mike to enter PCA racing. In December of 1999, Mike purchased a 1988 944 Turbo and entered his first race in March of 2000. Clearly, he was hooked on Racing. "Sam's advice about position on the track, the racing line and proper attitude have proved invaluable. And, Steve (Sam's associate), has dedicated himself to maintaining my car's performance. My only regret is that I did not start this sooner."

Mike then went on to become a DE instructor for Porsche, Honda and BMW. He is also a graduate of the Skip Barber Racing School."