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An organization is nothing much more than a name without the people behind it. That's why Mitchum Motorsports is proud of the group of characters that make the organization the way it is, and who are responsible for its success. Variety is said to be the spice of life, and with the various backgrounds, ages, experiences, and talents of the team, that must make us one spicy dish. You can find drivers, graphic designers, Porsche Club of America past Presidents, ex-NASCAR crewmen, geniuses', comedians, tinkerers, truck drivers, and all the way to the devoted Porsche mechanics with the tattoos to prove it.

 
Mark Hatfield Mark Hatfield   Crew  •  Porsche Car Chief / Tire Changer

An absolute magician with a Porsche, he is factory trained as a Porsche Certified Master Technician. Mark has seen racing action for many teams, across many seasons, in GRAND-AM(multiple Rolex 24 cars) and American Le Mans, and has also worked for Champion Porsche. In Mark's eyes, machinery from Stuttgart represents the pinnacle of the automobile, a firm belief that is evidenced by the tattoo that encompasses his entire leg, in Gulf colors, no less. Mark is not only talented in the field of Porsche hardware, he is also a graduate of Cal Poly Pomona, with a degree in International Business and Marketing. We're thinking he should have been born German.

 
Trevor McClure Trevor McClure   Crew  •  Fuel Chief

Trevor has motorsports in his blood and has been around the sport from all angles to include working as an SCCA flagger in the Mid-Atlantic for a number of years. He was scouted by Mitchum Motorsports while working as a volunteer for a number of amateur teams within the SCCA and NASA sanctioning bodies, where he worked quite regularly with the Spec Miata class on the endurance racing scene. He began working with the team as a runner and logistical assistant at the track but, now in his forth full year with the team his overall skill set continues expand along the team’s developmental path, including bringing Mitchum Motorsports their first win in 2010, as Assitant Team Manager at the 12 hours of New Jersey Motorsports Park. On race day his duties have included team photographer, tire/fuel runner, fire bottle, dead-man, fueler, strategist, driver assist, and engineering assistant. On his occasional weekend off, he spends them as an official for NASA Mid-Atlantic.

 
Shaun Bailey Shaun Bailey   Crew  •  Tire Chief

Shaun began racing as a crew member for Spec Miata club racing teams in the Pacific Northwest, and is in his first full season with Mitchum Motorsports. He started out the season as runner, tire and fuel assistant and has quickly became a vital asset to the team.

His dedication and competitive nature have jelled very well with the rest of the team. Shaun has been promoted to Tire Chief for the last two rounds of the CTSCC and will be moving east to Virginia Beach to become a full time member of the team for the 2011 season.

 
David Sowers David Sowers   Crew  •  Mechanic / Fueler

David is a Mercedes Benz master technician working for Phillips Mercedes of Virginia Beach. David won the 24 Hours of Daytona in 2006 with TPC Racing as a refueler and has lent his serves to many top Porsche endurance teams since.

David has helped the team to victory on the club racing endurance side and works as a mechanic in the CTSCC providing services from tire changer to fueler.

David fueled the #86 Mitchum Motorsports GT class Porsche in the 2011 Rolex 24 is looking forward to future endurance races.

 
Victor Scanapico Victor Scanapico   Crew  •  #1 Porsche Mechanic / Tire Changer

Victor serves as the #1 mechanic on the GT Porsche and has numerous Rolex 24 races under his belt. Vic has also served as a lead mechanic on the Mitchum Camaros for the past two season.

 
Chris Wares Chris Wares   Crew  •  Camaro Mechanic

Mechanic on the #6 and #6.2 GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge GS Class Camaro.

 
Tristan Brannon Tristan Brannon   Crew  •  Camaro Mechanic

Tristan works as a mechanic on the #6 car for Mitchum Motorsports on race weekends. When not traveling with the team he works for DRS (Dynamic Racing Solution) – a Lotus specialty shop that maintains, race preps and provides race support for Lotus enthusiasts.

Prior to Joining Mitchum Motorsports, Tristan worked for the VW Jetta TDI Cup series for three years as a mechanic – preparing cars for the spec series. Recently married, he resides in El Monte, CA with his wife.

 
Chris Fleear Chris Fleear   Crew  •  Jackman / Camaro Mechanic

Chris is a mechanic and the jackman for the #6 Camaro on race weekends. Away from the track he serves as a full time mechanic at Mitchum Motorsports shop in Virginia Beach. 2011 was Chris first season with Mitchum but he brings lots of real racing experience with him. Chris spent most of 2010 in Ontario, Canada training in race mechanics at the Bridgestone Racing Academy and at the same time racing in the mechanics racing series.
Chris was born and raised in Virginia Beach, VA and in his free time he enjoys karting, Forumla 1 and playing the drums.

 
Jason Smith Jason Smith   Crew  •  Camaro Mechanic

Mechanic on the #6 and #6.2 GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge GS Class Camaros.

 
Paul Overstreet Paul Overstreet   Crew  •  Porsche & Camaro Mechanic

Paul servers as both a Porsche and Camaro mechanic on the team. He also is the air wand/tire changer on the Porsche as well as a tire changer on the #6.2 Camaro.

When not at the track Paul owns and operates Overstreet European Motors, a repair facility specializing in Porsches and European vehicles. An ASE Master Tech and Audi Master Guild Tech with 22 years of experience, Paul is one of the best in the business. He brings experience from behind the wheel as well - as a Porsche Club of America driving instructor and a club racer with SCCA, EMRA and NASA.

On the occasion Paul is not working on a race car he also enjoys hiking, birding and metal sculpture.

 
Bill O'Brien Bill O'Brien   Crew  •  Camaro Fueler

Bill works as a fueler on the Camaros as well as an assistant in the paddock on race weekends.

Bill spends many a weekend at the track, even when not crewing for Mitchum. He is an accomplished club racer, having won multiple endurances races over the past decade in his Miata at tracks including Summit Point and Nelson Ledges. He also serves as a driving instructor for NASA.

Bill was born in Boston, MA and currently lives in Marshall, VA with his wife.

 
Jim Lichter Jim Lichter   Crew  •  Truck Driver

Jim logs the miles and miles it takes to get the cars and equipment to the track, pulling the stacker hauler across the country and back throughout the season.

 
Nico Morris Nico Morris   Crew  •  Fabricator / Helper Camaro Mechanic

Nico works as a fabricator in the paddock and an all around assistant during race weekends.

 
Emily Mitchum Emily Mitchum   Crew  •  Hospitality

Emily is handles hospitality for the crew and drivers. Keeping everyone hydrated and fed during race weekends is an integral part of a successful race team.

 
John Bobbitt John Bobbitt   Crew  •  Race Engineer

A true race engineer, John has engineered everything from Daytona Prototypes to GT cars to ALMS Prototypes. He is known for his attention to detail when he's up on the pit box. When not in pit lane you can find on track in his race prepped Porsche 914-6.

 
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