Todd Okuhara - Crew Chief

Todd Okuhara has been building racecars since his childhood. Born and raised in Hawaii, where Okuhara’s father owned a Machine Shop, he spent much of his high school days re-building engines.

The training began to pay off in 1993, when Okuhara relocated from Hawaii to build short blocks and do cylinder heads for Roland Leong. Since then, Okuhara has paved his way to his own success in drag racing. He moved over to work for Don “The Snake� Prudhomme in 1994, for ‘Snake’s Final Strike’ tour. He continued in Top Fuel from ’95-96 working on Larry Dixon’s crew. He made the transition to the Funny Car class in 1998, tuning for Ron Capps as an assistant Crew Chief. Okuhara remained with Prudhomme Racing until mid-season 2005, when he joined Don Schumacher Racing, to be assistant crew chief for Whit Bazemore’s Matco Tools Funny Car.

He was named crew chief of the Matco Tools Iron Eagle Dodge Charger mid-spring of 2006, and notched his first career win as a crew chief in July at the Schuck's Auto Supply NHRA Nationals in Seattle.

John Collins - Assistant Crew Chief

Hometown: Plainfield, Ind.
Where did you work/what did you do prior to working for DSR? First year with DSR, nine years in the business

Chris Lewis - Left side cylinder and rack assembly

Hometown: Little Rock, Ark.
Current Residence: Avon, Ind.
How did you become involved in drag racing? My father was a drag racer when I was little.
How many years have you been involved in drag racing? 6 Years
Where did you work/what did you do prior to working for DSR? Was a student working at a company called Stealth which created sprint car and midget chasses.
What is your goal with the team, and what is your greatest accomplishment with the team thus far? To win Funny Car Championship, or 12 championships. Greatest accomplishment was being the first funny car to run 330 MPH.

Spouse: Lisa
Children: Lane and Taylor
Interests/Hobbies: Fishing

Michael Knudsen - Clutch

Hometown: Oak Lawn, Ill.
Current Residence: Indianapolis, Ind.
Responsibilities: Clutch, rear end, basically everything behind the motorplate.
How did you become involved in drag racing? After graduating from the University of Illinois, I attended Frank Hawley’s drag racing tech school and received a job with Jim Head Racing.
How many years have you been involved in drag racing? 4 years
Where did you work/what did you do prior to working for DSR? Foxen Canyon Motorsports
What is your goal with the team, and what is your greatest accomplishment with the team thus far? I want to learn everything about the clutch and clutch management system in hopes of winning a championship. Greatest accomplishment, setting both ends (Elapsed time and MPH) of the National Record at the World Finals in 2006.
Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy all sports, listening to music and going to the beach.

Josh Adams - Clutch Assistant

Responsibilities: Wheels, tires and clutch assistant
Hometown: Indianapolis, Ind.
Current Residence: Indianapolis, Ind.
How did you become involved in drag racing? After high school Ed the Ace hired me for the Ron Capps Skoal Funny Car.
How many years have you been involved in drag racing? 5 Years
Where did you work/what did you do prior to working for DSR? Don Prudhomme Racing
What is your goal with the team, and what is your greatest accomplishment with the team thus far? Goal #1 is to win Funny Car Championship. My goal with the team is to win the championship. Greatest accomplishment was being the first funny car to run 330 MPH.

Joe Veyette - Supercharges & Ignition

Hometown: Blue Island, Ill.
Current Residence: Pittsboro, Ind.
How many years have you been involved in drag racing? 2 Years
Where did you work/what did you do prior to working for DSR? Open Wheel: Midgets/Sprints/Silver Crown
What is your goal with the team, and what is your greatest accomplishment with the team thus far? Goal: World Championship. Accomplishment: 1st win in 2005 (Gatornationals)
Spouse: Debbie
Interests/Hobbies: Working on my Hot Rods, hanging out with my wife and dogs.

Rick Pearson - Bottom End

Hometown: Patterson, Calif.
Current Residence: Indianapolis, Ind.
Children: Aly, 10; Gavin, 6.
How did you become involved in drag racing? Family and friends.
Where did you work/what did you do prior to working for DSR?5 years
Where did you work/what did you do prior to working for DSR? Engine builder for Indianapolis area Caterpillar dealer.
What is your goal with the team, and what is your greatest accomplishment with the team thus far? To win the championship.
Interests/Hobbies: Help friend with Sprint Car team, working on my Hot Rod A1930 Ford Coupe. Spending time with my family.

Zak Seedroff - Heads

Hometown: Littleton, Colo.
Where did you work/what did you do prior to working for DSR? First year with DSR. Worked at John Force Racing for seven years.

Matthew Schambach - Carbonfiber work/Wing

Hometown: Danville, Ind.
Where did you work/what did you do prior to working for DSR? Been with DSR almost a year now. This is my second race on the team. Used to race Motocross and Arenacross professionally and switched over and now enjoying every second of it.