| WINNER!!!: 2008 Dadsworld "Dad of the year award"
Todd Harris is
the president of Pro Drive, Inc., and has been competing in
a variety of motor racing events throughout North America
over the past 15 years.
The son of an amateur race car driver, Todd was immediately
attracted to the sights and sounds of competitive auto racing
and started his racing career in go-karts. Before moving into
the world of car racing, Todd won many regional and state
karting championships. The transition from karts to cars went
smoothly for Todd, as he claimed many victories during his
rookie season of car racing. |
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The Tigard, Oregon resident continued his success
by becoming the Northern Pacific and Oregon Region Champion while
setting track records at race tracks up and down the west coast.
During a two year period, Todd won 17 races in a row while racing
in Sports Car Club of America’s most competitive class, Spec
Racer Ford. In 1997, Todd was bestowed the award of “National
Driver of the Year” by the Sports Car Club of America’s
Oregon Region.
In recent years, Todd has been competing and winning races in a
wide range of race cars including sports racers, formula cars, and
grand touring cars. If it has four wheels and a motor, chances are
Todd is going to be fast in it.
This exceptional driving versatility was most recently
evident when he entered races in a 125cc go-kart, a Mazdaspeed Miata,
a Spec Racer Ford, and a 600 horsepowered GT-I Camaro all within
a few weeks. He finished with three wins and a second.
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When Todd is not behind-the-wheel of a race car,
he is coaching drivers ranging from amateur club racers to professional
racecar drivers competing in the likes of NASCAR and Champ Car.
He can also be found on local television and radio stations
offering valuable driving advice to motorists. |
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Todd is a graduate of Portland State University,
an avid guitar player, and classic film buff. He and his wife
Jennifer have two sons, Calvin and Taylor. They love to watch
their daddy race!
Todd has combined his passion for racing with his extensive
teaching skills and engaging personality to become a highly
respected professional in the driving industry.
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