CALVIN HARRIS

What inspired you to become a race car driver?

My entire life I have been watching my dad race at countless tracks across America. Over time I decided that it was something that I wanted to do as well.

When and how and did you start sports car racing?

I started when I was 16 years old at Pro Drive Racing School. Immediately I became hooked and realized there was nothing I wanted to do more.

What was your first car?

Still don't have one :(

Besides racing, what other hobbies do you enjoy?

I am a huge gamer and love playing all types of video games. My friends and I will meet up and spend nights just hanging out and gaming. I also have been running track and playing soccer since I was little and still enjoy both.

Where is your favorite vacation spot and why?

My favorite spot is southern California; I love all the different areas from San Diego to Los Angeles.

What is your favorite restaurant and where is it located?

Ringside Steakhouse in Portland

What is your favorite movie or television show?

I'm hugely nostalgic for the show SpongeBob SquarePants and I always enjoy an episode of Top Gear.

Where were you born?

Tualatin, Oregon

What hidden talent do you possess that most do not know about?

I actually pretty damn good at fantasy football and at making a march madness bracket.

What is your favorite quote?

"You win some, lose some, and wreck some." -Dale Earnhardt Sr.

What is your favorite on-track racing moment/accomplishment?

My favorite moment in racing so far is getting a podium finish at the Rose Cup Races, in SRF, last year. Competing at the Rose Cup had always been a dream of mine and standing up on the podium after having an all-race battle with my grandpa was an awesome moment.

Taylor Harris

What inspired you to become a race car driver?

My inspiration to become a race car driver was from watching my dad race and watching races on TV.

When and how and did you start sports car racing?

I started my first race at Portland International Raceway in the summer of 2018. I started my sports car racing by participating in the Pro Drive Racing school during the summer of 2017.

What was your first car?

A 2011 Mini Cooper S, in British racing green of course ;).

Besides racing, what other hobbies do you enjoy?

Besides racing, I enjoy hanging with my friends, watching old horror movies, playing the guitar, thrifting in east portland, and playing video games.

Where is your favorite vacation spot and why?

My favorite vacation spot is the Tantalus Lookout in Oahu. It’s my favorite spot because it's a very isolated place in Oahu, has a fun mountain pass driving up and down the mountain, and has feral chickens that roam the trail.

What is your favorite restaurant and where is it located?

My favorite restaurant is Ringside Steakhouse in Portland, Oregon.

What is your favorite movie or television show?

My favorite movie is Le Mans and my favorite TV show is "The Boys" on Amazon Prime.

Where were you born?

I was born in Portland, Oregon.

What hidden talent do you possess that most do not know about?

I can touch my nose with my tongue.

What is your favorite quote?

"My favorite quote is “Life's as extreme as you wanna make it"- Spongebob Squarepants.

What is your favorite on-track racing moment/accomplishment?

My favorite on-track racing moment was when I was at Laguna Seca during my first race season. It was the last lap and me and another racer had been battling it out for the whole race. We come through turn 6 and we see another car ahead of us who was a bit slower than us. We catch up to him at turn 10 and I have to slow down which then leads to the car behind me to have a run on me and is about to pass me. I then kill two birds with one stone, I switch over to the left side and block the guy behind me and then dive it down the inside of the guy in front of me. I barely made it through and I was able to finish ahead of those 2 guys.

HENRY TABOR

What inspired you to become a race car driver?

I was inspired by my dad, and my whole family. I attended my first event before I turned 1, and was hooked basically ever since.

When and how and did you start sports car racing?

I started racing in quarter midgets when I was 1o, but I wanted to race ever since I could remember. I almost went the B-Spec route, but at the last second changed to the SRF and haven't looked back.

What was your first car?

First street car was (or is, to be fair) a 2016 Ford Fiesta.

Besides racing, what other hobbies do you enjoy?

I am a full-time student, which takes up the rest of my world when I'm not racing or at the track. I do try and do online simulator racing, especially through IRacing.

Where is your favorite vacation spot and why?

I have visited Italy once, and it was amazing. I would love to go back at some point, specifically the Florence area.

What is your favorite restaurant and where is it located?

It's a place called J-Willies, a local spot in downtown Willamette.

What is your favorite movie or television show?

My Favorite movie is Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse. I loved almost everything about it, especially the animation style.

Where were you born?

Tualatin, OR.

What hidden talent do you possess that most do not know about?

I love writing, especially article pieces. I have written for my school's news site, which is one of my favorite school memories.

What is your favorite quote?

"Be creative, live a fun life, and don't be an a**hole." - Ken Block

What is your favorite on-track racing moment/accomplishment?

I received the Ken Block FLAT OUT 43VER Tribute Award for perseverance and following the "Go Fast, Risk Everythang" mantra at the 2023 Olympus Rally.

Eric Johnson Jr.

What inspired you to become a race car driver?

Growing up I never quite fit in when playing any normal school sports. At a very young age I discovered sim racing. I found a passion for learning new ways to find speed on track in the sims and quickly became obsessed with NASCAR specifically. It was the only time I felt like I was the only deciding factor between success and failure. Watching role models in the sport as a fan, I was inspired to chase this career that so few people get to have.

When and how and did you start sports car racing?

As the years went on I could see the stock car world, specifically NASCAR, adding more road racing events to their schedule. I knew this was a skill set I would need to build if I ever wanted to race in the series professionally. In Spring of 2021 I enrolled in the Pro Drive Racing School driving a Gen 2 SRF. This would be my first experience on a road course. I was immediately hooked on the unique challenges that a driver faces when driving on a Road Course. Learning more and more with each lap I turned, I knew this was something I wanted to pursue.

What was your first car?

My first ever race car was a Baby Grand Stock Car, aka a 2/3 scale Late Model. These 1500 lbs cars are powered by a 200 HP Yamaha R1 and can be quite the handful. I put the car together when I was 15 and began racing it at 16 years old back in 2019.

Besides racing, what other hobbies do you enjoy?

Fishing! As you can assume, racing is a very complex sport. Those heavily involved would be more likely to call it a business. When I get a day to spend time away from the track I often find myself looking for ways to get out into nature and spend time in a quieter, more relaxing environment. Fishing is exactly that! My personal favorite is Trout Fishing from my Kayak on local lakes in the PNW.

Where is your favorite vacation spot and why?

I'd say my personal favorite spot would be Yellowstone National Park. Something about that natural landscape on such a large scale is so fascinating. Other than the great fishing, I really enjoy working into the lesser populated areas to search for some rare animals like the Wolves, Grizzly Bears, and Others. I could spend a month in that park and never get bored.

What is your favorite restaurant and where is it located?

I'm a sucker for Seafood. I really enjoy places like Mo's, Red Lobster, and anywhere with some Fish Tacos!

What is your favorite movie or television show?

My favorite series of all time is the Walking Dead. While some might find it disturbing, I find the series nostalgic as I began watching it at a young age with my Brother and finished the series just recently with my Father. Plus, who doesn't enjoy a juicy storyline with some plot twist thrown in. There are plenty of those to be found in TWD.

Where were you born?

I was born in Feb of 2003 in Vancouver WA. I weighed a whopping 6 lbs and have been about that small since.

What hidden talent do you possess that most do not know about?

One thing that might surprise people is that I was a drummer/percussionist for 8 years. While I don't play much these days, you'll often find me tapping away on the inside of a race car when waiting to roll out on track. Drumming helps distract my mind and get the jitters out.

What is your favorite quote?

"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard." The quote itself is quite self-explanatory but I often remind myself of this when it comes to the world of racing. It's easy to find myself feeling tired, burnt out, overwhelmed, and at times ready for a break but I try to remind myself that no matter how much experience I lack compared to others, or how bad my odds may be, I will never beat the best if I can't outwork the best. I may not be the greatest at anything, but I'll never hesitate to give my 110%. No matter the result, if I can look back and think "I couldn't have tried any harder", I can move on and try again. There's no worse feeling than thinking to yourself, "What if I just tried a little harder".

What is your favorite on-track racing moment/accomplishment?

My favorite moment behind the wheel of a race car would have to be July 3rd, 2021. This was just a couple months after the passing of my Grandmother who was one of my biggest supporters. She often would tell me, "You'll be out there someday" when watching NASCAR races before I ever turned a lap in a racecar. On this day I drove my Baby Grand to a main event win after starting dead last. This was the first race without my Grandma and at her request, some of her ashes rode with me that day to Victory Lane inside of a small necklace I wear each and every time I'm on track to this day. There's no doubt in my mind that she would be smiling ear to ear if she could be here today.

TODD HARRIS

What inspired you to become a race car driver?

My dad started racing in the SCCA when I was 2 years old. So I don't remember life without racing. I fell in love with the speed, sights, sounds and smells of the racetrack. My favorite drivers were Jackie Stewart, Monte Shelton and my dad. My favorite race cars were Can-Am and Trans-Am.

When and how and did you start sports car racing?

I started my racing career in go-karts when I was 23 years old. Then moved into SCCA and Spec Racer Fords a few years later.

What was your first car?

A Fiat X-19 with mag wheels and low profile tires. It didn't have much horsepower but sure was fun on a twisty road! I took my first racing school in it at PIR when I was 16 years old. My dad was my instructor.

Besides racing, what other hobbies do you enjoy?

I enjoy watching and researching old Hollywood movies. Particularly the silent film era. I also like playing video games and running.

Where is your favorite vacation spot and why?

Hollywood, Waikiki, and Disneyland are favorite places I visit as often as I can.

What is your favorite restaurant and where is it located?

Skyline Restaurant for hamburgers. Rimsky-Korsakoffee House for dessert. And The Ringside for steak. All are in Portland. However, the best hamburger in the world is the Butterburger with cheese at Culvers in Wisconsin. Make sure to try one if you're ever at Road America.

What is your favorite movie or television show?

My favorite movies are Jaws, The Wizard of Oz, and The Bad News Bears. The latter left me with a crush on Tatum O'Neil when I was 10. A cute girl who could out pitch any of the boys on the team... way cool. My favorite TV shows are The Brady Bunch, The Wonder Years, and Scooby Doo. I always wanted to build my own Mystery Machine van and go solve mysteries with my friends. Still do.

Where were you born?

Big Spring, Texas

What hidden talent do you possess that most do not know about?

I'm great at Trivial Pursuit.

What is your favorite quote?

"Courage is being scared to death... but saddling up anyway." John Wayne
"Straights are for fast cars. Turns are for fast drivers." Colin MacRae
"Self-reliance is the key to a vigorous life." Theodore Roosevelt

What is your favorite on-track racing moment/accomplishment?

There have been many amazing moments. Winning SRF at the Rose Cup Races in my rookie season. Winning the feature Rose Cup Race in a 950 horsepower Corvette in 2007. Fulfilling my childhood dream of racing in the Trans-Am series and taking 2nd place in 2009. Winning an SCCA National Championship in 2016. But the best has been racing wheel-to-wheel in go-karts and race cars with my two boys. So much fun!

PAUL GOUDY

What inspired you to become a race car driver?

I had been attending HPDE days for years and found I wanted to push my car and myself harder than was allowed at those events. There was only one option, go racing.

When and how and did you start sports car racing?

About 10 years ago I looked at the various options available to start racing and found the Oregon Region of SCCA and Pro Drive Racing School offered a straight forward path to getting a novice racing license and enter my first race. I did it and the rest is history.

What is your favorite quote?

"Be smooth. Only when you are smooth will you truly be fast" "Strive for excellence, not perfection" "Auto racing and Bullfighting are the only true sports, everything else is just a game" Earnest Hemingway

What is your favorite on-track racing moment/accomplishment?

There have been several, but one of the most gratifying occurred after a mid-race collision.
Two other drivers and I had been sharing the lead of a race when while leading a car spun in front of me at the exit of turn 6 in Portland. I went for the inside and the grass, but there was contact with car pieces flying off and I noted the front body work of my car had shifted.
I thought my race was over (it did end the race of the other car).
As I went down the back straight and through the corners I noted the car felt solid and did not seem to have any handling issues. Though I got passed on the front straight, I found a new level of determination. I repassed the car and went on to win the race.
It was my first win.