WHO WE ARE | Team Texas Racing

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ABOUT US

our MISSION

Team Texas offers an adrenaline-pumping experience at the Texas Motor Speedway, allowing racing enthusiasts to live their NASCAR dreams. Whether you're looking for high-speed passenger rides or the chance to drive an authentic NASCAR Cup Race Car, Team Texas provides a variety of programs designed for all levels. With professional instructors, custom corporate programs, and thrilling race day experiences, Team Texas is more than just a driving school—it’s where you can feel the rush of the racetrack firsthand. Perfect for individuals, families, or corporate events.

WHO IS

DAVID STARR?

David Starr, with 26 years of NASCAR experience and four race wins, is a true track legend. Always eager to push forward, he's not just focused on racing but also on creating exciting opportunities for sponsors. Partnering with David means aligning your brand with a passionate, dedicated, and resilient figure in the racing world. Whether through speaking engagements or sponsorships, David is ready to bring his story and energy to new heights. For more information on how you can be part of David's journey, reach out today. You can read more about David here!

our instructors

MEET THE TEAM!

At Team Texas, each of our driving instructors has thousands of laps and years of experience behind the wheel of our race cars. Everyone that purchases a driving experience will have one of these fine folks ride shotgun with them for a hands-on approach to making the customer a better racecar driver. Their mission is to keep you on the track while giving you aid with steering, throttle control, and in some cases even shifting if need be. Each of them wants their student to be the fastest out on the track and the first to make it back to pit road safely.

GEORGE KING

"KING GEORGE"

Knows 20 ways to signal
"Go Faster!!"
Can parallel park at 160mph
Prefers to call crash courses
"Impact Lessons"
Believes brake pads are an once in a lifetime purchase!

COREY RANGE

Former Dirt Modified Racer
Played College Football at Howard Payne University
Played semi-pro football for 8 years - Won a national championship!
Graduated from Texas Tech University

MICHAEL MASHBURN

MICHAEL
MASHBURN

Loves Live Music
With Team Texas since 2002
Former Defensive Driving and Commercial Vehicle Driving Instructor
Loves to use humor when teaching on the race track!

ALLEN BRADLEY

"THE ALLENATOR"

Rode in the back seat of Camaro with David Starr for first cup race at Texas.
Met his wife in campground at TMS!
Crew chief for his daughter to back-to-back championships in karting 2023 and 2024

CLARK LEEVY

Grew up near Love Field!
Graduated from Texas A&M in
May 1977
Been a pilot for 34+ years!
Mike Starr hired me as a buckler and I’m still a part of Team Texas
I’m a proud parent of 4 children

BOB SCHABEL

Fell in love with racing when he saw the Can Am
8 Time Karting Champion and driving coach
Crew Chief for Panzos' Woman's Global GT Challenge in 2000

RAY PARADIS

INSTRUCTOR RAY

Been with Team Texas and the track since 1996
Has owned 4 corvettes over the last 20 years - all red!
Loves to snow ski!
Loves oil painting, specifically pet portraits

DENNIS HENSEL

With Team Texas since 2001
Has more initials AFTER his name than in my name. including CPA and MBA!
Father to 6 children!

TOMMY VIETH

I Love God , Family , Racing , Animals!
I Love Helping People and Making People Smile!

AMANDA HOLCOMB

AMANDA
HOLCOMB

I am a skilled makeup artist, I can do some crazy things like turn myself into Jack Skellington. (I am an artist at heart)
Professional Photographer for 18 years. I love family, seniors, and business portraits.
I'm half Honduran, my mom is from Honduras and I am still learning Spanish!
I am a health nut, I love learning how to heal the body holistically and listening to health podcasts for fun.
I walked on fire barefoot and didn't get burned.