Michael N. Guasch
Age: 54
Born: February 25, 1958 in Palo Alto, CA USA
Home Town: Pleasant Hill, CA USA
Married 15 years, 11 year old daughter, 8 year old son
Occupation: Entrepreneur, Specialty Chemical Manufacturing
Even it may sound like a cliché but Mike has been a winner on and off the track.
In his past Mike has build up several companies including one national brand of protective chemicals for the outdoor market which he sold to a Fortune 500, $24 Billion Company in 2005.
For several years his businesses made the INC. 500 list of the fasted growing privately held companies. This drive to success and competitiveness also carries over to his racing. Over the years, he often worn a lab coat or business suit one day and a racing suit the next.
His unique understanding of these two distinct professions also led into the first product line under the Molecule™ brand with the Introduction of Molecule™ Technical Fabric Care System, introduced four years ago. Molecule™ has quickly ascended to a position of market leadership in its segment. Click here for a more detailed profile.
Racing Experience
2012: American
Le Mans Series (ALMS) LMPC Class with Muscle Milk Pickett Racing
2011: British
GT Championship with United Autosports
American Le Mans Series (ALMS) LMPC Class with Genoa Racing
2010: FIA GT3
European Championship with United Autosports
2 top ten finishes
2009: Star Mazda
Championship - 1st Overall, Masters Class
6 wins, 2 - 2nd place, 1 - 3rd place
Molecule Formula Mazda Challenge - 4th Overall (partial season)
5 poles, 4 wins, 1 - 2nd place
2008: Star Mazda
Championship - 3rd Overall, Masters Class (partial season)
1 win, 4 - 2nd place
Star Mazda West Coast Series - 2nd Overall
1 win, 2 poles, 8 podiums
Molecule Formula Mazda Challenge - 3rd Overall (partial season)
2007: Jim Russell Pro Series (partial season)
2006: Star Mazda Championship - 8th Overall, Masters Class (partial season)
2005: Jim Russell Pro Mazda Series, 2nd Overall
1991: IJSBA National Tour, 20th Overall, Veterans Class
1990: IJSBA World Finals, 4th Overall, Veterans Class
1989: APBA Northern California Champion, Veterans Class
1985-1991: Jet Ski Racing over 100 races in 5 years
1979:1984: Motocross Racing, California - over 100 races in 5 years
1977: Dirt Track Racing - Volkswagen 1200cc
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