August 06, 2009 24 hours for hope
The Racing4Research program is featured prominently in the April 2009 issue of Porsche Panorama magazine. Click here to read more.
February 2, 2009 YouTube Video: Interview with Farnbacher Loles Driver Michael Gomez
January 22, 2009 Doctors Race to Raise Funds for Children with Rare Disorder
Puzzle pieces on the roof and 'Fuel The Cure' on the sides are reflective for presence at night. Click here for more information.
January 22, 2009 24 Hours of Daytona: Interviews with Farnbacher Loles Drivers Michael Gomez and Richard Westbrook
Farnbacher Loles drivers Richard Westbrook and Michael Gomez share some personal insight as to what the 24 Hours of Daytona means to them and what their thoughts are leading up the race on Saturday. Click here for more information.
January 8, 2009 Final design for the No. 85 Car
Puzzle pieces on the roof and 'Fuel The Cure' on the sides are reflective for presence at night. Click here to view design.
January 5, 2009 Doctors Race to Raise Funds for Children with Rare Disorder - Read Press Release
NEW YORK (Jan. 5, 2009) - Two doctors will take to the road on Jan. 24, at the Daytona International Speedway to raise funds and awareness for their patients, children with a rare
genetic disorder. Ron Yarab, Jr. M.D., of Poland, Ohio, a physical medicine and rehab physician and Michael Gomez, M.D., of
Madison, Alabama, a child psychiatrist, have both worked with children affected by neurofibromatosis (NF) and will raise funds f
or their cause through a unique fundraising campaign founded by the Children's Tumor Foundation. (www.ctf.org).
Focus
Focal points of instruction:
Step-by-step progression of high performance driving.
Detailed analysis of "problem areas."
Error management recognition and correction.
Comprehensive review of race strategy.
Lowered lap times through comfort, ability, and familiarity, not bravery.
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2005
2006
Spec Formula Car Rookie of the Year
Spec Formula Car Champion
Spec Formula Car Champion
49 Spec Formula Car Races/18 months (2004-2006)
Wins - Daytona 24 Hour Course, Road Atlanta (2), Mid-Ohio, Barber, Road America, Moroso(2), Summit Point
Fastest Laps - Daytona 24 Hour Course, Sebring 12 Hour Course, Road America
Zero DNFs
ZeroRace Spins
Other tracks raced - Homestead (only 8th needed to clinch second championship) Other tracks instructed - Memphis Motorsports Park
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2007
2008 - 2009
Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona
FIA Licensed - International Class C
Grand-Am Licensed - Rolex/Koni Series
Nationally Certified Instructor
Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona
FIA Licensed - International Class C
Grand-Am Licensed - Rolex/Koni Series
Club Racing Licensed
Athletic
Athletic background
NCAA Division I Athlete (Baylor University), Sailing Champion, Billiard Champion, 2004 Chicago Marathon
Academic
Academic background
Baylor University (Honors)
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (Scholarship)
Baylor College of Medicine (including Public Relations)
Board Certified
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