Russ Gaglio joins the Velocity Motorsports Star Mazda Team - February 24, 2006
Prospect Hill, NC- Born in Bermuda, Russ Gaglio has recently begun his relocation from sunny California to the Tar Heel state to join the Velocity Motorsports team. Russ’s racing background dates back to 1993 when he was an instructor at the Skip Barber School. He has worked with some of the top young drivers in racing over the past thirteen years, including current Formula 1 driver Scott Speed, Rolex Sports Car Series driver Michael McDowell and current IRL driver Marco Andretti. Gaglio also has worked with many top teams including Worldspeed, S3/Lynx Racing, the Star-Mazda factory team and most recently MJ Motorsports. Russ will work with newly signed driver, Logan Gomez, as his lead mechanic for the 2006 Star-Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear.
Ken Erb, Team Principal
“We are pleased to have Russ join our team as a lead mechanic. Velocity Motorsports continues to strive towards excellence and with Russ joining us to work with Logan we are on our way. His background is well known in the formula car community and we look forward to his contributions this season.”
Keith Mellick, Team Operations Director
“I have been looking forward to Russ joining me here at Velocity Motorsports. We have worked with each other in the past at the factory team and know each other very well. His experience will be valuable this season in working with Logan and in helping him develop over the course of the year.”
Russ Gaglio, Lead Mechanic
“I am really excited about joining the Velocity Motorsports team and working with their new karting star Logan Gomez. I believe that my formula Mazda experience along with my racing background will assist the team and Logan this season. I am also pleased to be joining Keith again on a racing team. I am really optimistic about this season.”
