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Mike Laheta
Age
19 Years Old
Location
Broadview Heights, OH
Main Sport
Auto > Legends Cars

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I Compete: Legends Cars, Stock Car, Road Race, Speedway Pavement

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iRacing Late Model Series

Mike Laheta Racing & Talerico D.Q.

Q&A - Food

Favorite Snack

I love ice cream. I also enjoy chips, pretzels, and fruits. I like to have variety. I don't have a usual snacking routine.

Favorite Meal

I love cookouts. I enjoy brats, hot dogs and hamburgers. I'm not really a picky eater.

...And to drink?

I consume a lot of water during the day. It is important that I stay hydrated for running. But I do love smoothies and chocolate shakes.

Ever had sushi?

Yeah. I have. There is a great buffet near my house. They have an amazing sushi bar.

Craziest food story?

Well, I'm always up to a challenge and eating challenges are no exception. I did the Blazin' Challenge at Buffalo Wild Wings. They give you 6 minutes to eat 12 Blazin' hot wings and nothing to drink. I bought a bottle of the sauce to take home and practice so I didn't look like an idiot in front of the whole restaurant. I was able to do the challenge in 3:24.

RESULTS: Lowe's Motor Speedway: May 5th, 2007

Event: 6 hour endurance karting race on the infield roadcourse

Started: 10th

Finished: 15th

Event Winner: Andretti Indoor Karting

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Results 6-12-06 @ BeaveRun

Mike Laheta and the #21 Dairy Queen Team Finish 3rd @ BeaveRun

Field Size: 9

Oveall Finish: 3rd

Track: Beaverun West Track .44 mile Road Course

Qualifying:

47.015 (First)

Heat 1 Run 2:

Finish: 2nd

Best Lap: 47.224

Heat 2 Run 4:

Finish: 2nd

Best Lap: 45.07

Heat 3 Run 5:

Finish: 2nd

Best Lap: 44.879 (2nd Fastest of all drivers in event)

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Q&A - Favorites

Favorite Car: Whatever I'm Racing
Favorite Magazine: Speedway Illustrated
Favorite Movie: Talledega Nights
Favorite Trick: Victory Lap
Favorite Event: Endurance Karting @ Lowe's Motor Speedway
Favorite Rider: Brian Vickers

Q&A - Personal

Describe your style...

I'm a clean racer. I'm patient. I don't go out and wreck my equiptment.

Music?

I like a little of everything. Mostly country. Some non-country stuff I like is Breaking Benjamin, Hinder, T.I., and M.I.M.S.

What inspires you to compete?

I'm a natural competitor. If there's something to be won, I'll be there to win it.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I am pursuing a Business Management degree with a concentration in motorsports from Belmont Abbey College in Charlotte, North Carolina.

How's Life Treating You?

Life is great. I always remind myself of that. If you focus on what's wrong, you can never be happy.

2006 Karting Results

BeaveRun Kart Series (1 start) (6-29-06) (Field of 6)

Heat 1

started 6

finished 6 (spin)

Heat 2

started 1

finished 4

Heat 3

started 6th

finished 5th

Overall Finish - 6th

Mike's Take

"It was great to start racing. It was a long day, but I learned a lot. This is something I can see myself doing in the future. I really enjoyed the competition. I think I was a little bit over cautious. I didn't want to wreck anything. I wanted to come here and learn. That was my goal and I feel like I accomplished it. I feel like I can come back here and competitively challenge for a win. I used this race to try some diferent things. I got a pretty good feel for what works and what doesn't."