| Who are these guys?
In any sport a strong, confidant team is crucial. From start to finish and all that goes in between, our team is committed to this great endeavor.
Ralph Nonella - Owner / Crew Chief / Tuner
Shayne Torgrimson - Pilot
Brid Caveney - Pilot
Andy Yamada - Computer Racing Analyst
Ray Nonella - Logistical Support Co-Manager
Joan Paonessa - Logistical Support Co-Manager / Team Editor
Darrell (Dino) Boland - Logistical / Mechanical Support
Ralph Nonella - Owner / Crew Chief / Tuner
As a decorated veteran of the Korean war, Ralph brings a strong level of commitment to this project. At 74 years young, he keeps us excited and motivated. Also, as owner, crew chief and tuner, he is dedicated to accomplishing our goal of setting a world land speed record. |  |
Shayne Torgrimson - Pilot
Shayne has been with us from day one. A racing enthusiast and a long-time rider, Shayne's ready to set a new standard for our RD 400, a world record. |  |
Brid Caveney - Pilot
Brid builds his own custom racebikes, and as owner of West Coast Racing,
sell bikes and parts worldwide. He has been racing since 1970 and holds a number of championship titles.
He is now looking forward to beating the existing P S M G time, and giving Ralph the
World Record he has been trying so hard for!
- 1996 1st National Vintage Trials Championship, P.I.T.S. , and Ahrma Western Regional Champion
- 1997 2nd National Vintage Trials Championship, and Regional Champion
- 1998 2nd National Vintage Trials Championship, and Regional Champion
- 2002 3rd National Vintage Roadrace Championhip
- 2003 2nd National Vintage Roadrace Championhip
- 2004 1st National Vintage Roadrace Championhip, and Best Of The West Champion.
- 2005 2nd National Vintage Roadrace Championhip, and Best Of The West, and Dixie Cup Series Champion.
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Andy Yamada - Computer Racing Analyst
With Andy's extensive computer knowledge he has set our bike up with all the latest sensors, monitors and gizmos to get the most out of our RD. |  |
Ray Nonella - Logistical Support Co-Manager
Ralph's twin brother Ray is an Atomic Veteran from the 50's, but he's not going to the desert to watch H-bombs this time! As a crucial part of our team Ray keeps us all organized and makes sure we're doing our job! |  |
Joan Paonessa - Logistical Support Co-Manager / Team Editor
As Ralph's special lady and an enthusiastic motorcycle racing fan, Joan is lending her skills and energy to the general effort of keeping things running smoothly. |  |
Darrell (Dino) Boland - Logistical / Mechanical Support
Logistical and mechanical support for the 2006 season. |  |
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