Our Team
David Jr., Co-Founder
Scott L., Co-Founder & Board Member
Marya - Board Member
Cameron, Board Member
Andrew, Board Member
Rob, Director of On-track Operations
Marian, Director of Philanthropic Events
Scott W., Director of Digital Video Content
Tradd, Director of Event Photography
Norm, Director of Charity Outreach
Amy, Operations and Events Coordinator
The Cars
All Track Photos on this page are shot by Tradd or Tradd’s Photos!
Dale
This is our 2019 Hendrick Motorsports Track Attack Camaro ZL1 driven by Dave’s brother Scott. This car car has been so much fun and we love flying the Racing for ALS logo around the track on her hood! The car has the number 324 as a tribute to Scott’s NASCAR hero Dale Earnhardt Sr. #DoItForDale and Dave’s NASCAR hero Jeff Gordon.
This car was raced by Kasey Kahne, Chase Elliot and William Byron over several seasons, with it’s last race in 2018 that brought a 12th place finish for Byron at Watkins Glen (Was Byron’s back up car for 2019). We are grateful to drive this car in the #EndALS fight!!
Nightrain
Nightrain is another 2018 Camaro ZL1-1LE, driven by Andrew Trammell (and often Adam Boatman), one of our RFALS partners at Carolina’s HME. This car was never intended to go on track, until he and his friend Adam got to talking. Long story short, Andrew & Adam met us at their first SCCA event ultimately leading to Adam selling us our Hendrick Motorsports Track Attack car #Dale. Adam set the lap record in Nightrain at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval, that so far is still holding. Nightrain is on a mission to raise awareness and find a cure to #EndALS.
“Meeting the Lloyd brothers on that windy day in CLT my first time out was no coincidence. They were super friendly, very welcoming and turns out we had a whole lot in common, except for one thing. I did not know Dave had ALS that day. Later learning about Dave’s condition and the work they’d done with RFALS, I was instantly inspired to join the fight. They are just awesome people. Nobody should have to battle ALS, and we’ll keep fighting until there’s a cure.” - Andrew
You can follow Nightrain via - https://www.instagram.com/nightrain_zl1/
Norm “The Ambassador” Adams
Norm is a person you are better off having met! Norm is a guy who believes in showing you how he feels about you through his actions, not just his words! Norm is passionate about ALS, as he has seen first hand what it can do with the loss of his friend to the disease who is honored on our trunk tribute! We are grateful for Norm being part of our team!
Winger
Winger was our 2018 Camaro ZL1-1LE with a Hennessey HPE-750 engine upgrade driven by Scott. This car had a Garage Therapy half cage, race seats, fire suppression system, etc., and was a lot of fun until a bad approach to turn 5b at VIR ended her career.
Godzpeed
This is the car that started it all in February of 2018, just a few months after Dave’s diagnosis. This car was truly a divine gift from God, and a story we love to tell, just ask us at he track and we would be happy to tell you about the day we met her at Hendrick Chevrolet Cary. The car is a 2015 Z28 and has a Hennessey HPE-650 engine upgrade. When we met her, she only had 846 miles despite being 3 years old! This car loves the track, but Scott retired the car from track racing as it just has to much sentimental value. So now she is our cruiser!
Shadow Deux
Dave drove this 2019 Camaro ZL1-1LE to a Second Place U1 Class finish during SCCA Regional Time Trials at Carolina Motorsports Park. This car represents another miracle along our journey, as Dave’s ALS progression suddenly necessitated an automatic trans. A divinely timed call to Hendrick Chevrolet Cary from a track day in Kershaw landed us 1 of only 2 presold 10A ZL1-1LE Camaros available in NC when its original buyer snapped up a ZR1 on delivery day instead.
Beast ZL1
Beast ZL1 is driven by Scott Weatherford. The 2018 Camaro ZL1 has been modified for competition in SCCA and NASA Time Trials. The car has been successful in multiple competitions at Scott’s home track, Carolina Motorsports Park.
“I met Dave and Scott Lloyd at a track day when Dave was still able to enjoy driving on the track. We celebrated together when David won 2nd place in his first SCCA Time Trial. He’s an inspiration with his positive attitude and with your help we can #EndALS.” – Scott Weatherford
You can follow The Beast via -
ShadowZ
Shadow Z was Dave’s track beast for 2018 and the beginning of 2019, until the progression of his ALS impacted his ability to shift the car so greatly, that after a Track Night event on May 10th at CMP we moved him to Shadow Deux that he used in the SCCA time trials 10 days later (We got a proper break in on her before racing!). This 2015 Z28 had a Hennessey HPE-650 engine upgrade and absolutely screamed! Shadow Z found a new home recently, is now named Top Gunn and works to help the Carolina Cruise 4 Kids team raise money for charity there!
To see more about what she is up to now,
go follow her at - https://www.instagram.com/topgunn_z28/
Coby Shield - 2021 NASA American Iron National Champion
Coby is a really great person, is an amazing talent behind the wheel, and is passionate about helping others; hence his work to support the Racing for ALS cause! Coby has run our logos from his time in Gridlife, this year in the NASA American Iron Series, will be running our logos at an upcoming IMSA race and has other exciting well earned opportunities heading his way. Keep an eye out for him, as where ever Coby is, he is winning!
Rob “Faster Skunk” Wilmoth
Rob is a great guy and a lover of all things octane, speed and Audis! We met Rob a few years ago doing HPDEs, and he has become a good friend and someone passionate about the #endals cause; did we mention that he drives an Audi? Rob is a great person, an amazing driver who really helped us fill the field for Dave’s Race 3, and has helped us raise much needed funds for ALS research as a title sponsor of Dave’s Race 3 via his trackside assistance and coaching company “Faster Skunk” ….And did we say that he is the only Audi in our sea of Camaro’s?!
Bad Medicine
Is a fire breathing dragster driven by Paul Weeks in honor of his late wife Paula who was taken too soon by ALS! Paul has been a part of the RFALS team since Dave’s Race 1 in 2018 and is a hard charger, determined to help us #endals!
Click here to see what Paul is up to!
The Driver’s
Ryan Cheek
Ryan Cheek, owner of Ryan Cheek Racing, is an automotive enthusiast who is passionate about racing. She leads by example to prove that women can compete and win in motorsports. Ryan is a prime example of someone empowering women to chase their dreams. She is passionate about passing on the skills and information she has learned to budding female drivers.
To learn more visit: https://www.ryancheekracing.com
Jay Barakat
Jay Barakat, owner of Jax Racing, is an amateur race car driver. Jay retired from the Navy in 2018 after serving for 26 years. In 2020, he discovered his passion for racing. Jay's passion for ALS stems from the fact that statistics show Military Veterans are twice as likely to be diagnosed with ALS than civilians.
You can follow along with Jay at: https://www.facebook.com/littlejaxracing
Blair Deffenbaugh
Blair Deffenbaugh is an amateur race car driver, SCCA member, and motorsports enthusiast. He is also a licensed SCCA coach, event manager, and Time Trials tech inspector. Blair’s mission is to show average car enthusiasts that performance driving is within their grasp. Whether it’s autocross, HPDE, time trials, or road racing, Blair aims to spread the joy of driving.
You can follow along with Blair at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDailyRacer
Paul Weeks
Paul Weeks, founder of Bad Medicine Racing, began his racing journey after his wife Paula was diagnosed with ALS. He partnered with Racing for ALS to help spread awareness about the disease that impacted his family so greatly. Paul’s goal is to help gain support for the necessary research, therapy, and patient assistance needed for those currently fighting ALS and to one day find the cure.
To learn more visit: https://www.badmedicineracing.com
Ryan Lohrman
Ryan Lohrman, founder and Team Principal of Spicy Cat Racing, is an MSF Level 2 Certified Instructor, SCCA SE Division Time Trials Points Admin, SCCA NCR Region Time Trials Winner (Class and Overall), NCR SCCA Member-at-large board member. Ryan is committed to helping racers of all levels improve their track experience
To learn more visit: https://www.spicycatracing.com