Meet the Team
Patriot Racing is an award-winning team of students from Bob Jones High School in Madison, AL with passions in many fields, such as Engineering, Designing, Aerodynamics, Race Driving, and Programming. Coach K and Mrs. Gaines merely guide the students. The building, designing, organizing, etc. is completely up to the students. The slides below cover each member's specific interests, talents, and accomplishments.
Red Team
Michael Schmauch
Class of 2025
I am Michael Schmauch, Team lead of red team. I am 17 years old, a senior, and this is my third year on the team. In my free time I like reading and running. My favorite F1 team is Haas. I can’t wait to win Talladega.
White Team
Tucker Magonigal
Class of 2025
Hello, my name is Tucker Magonigal, I am a junior, and this is my fourth year on the team. I am White Team lead, as well as a mechanic and driver. When I’m not working in the garage, I enjoy archery and building model airplanes.
Blue Team
Elliot Davison
Class of 2026
I am Team Lead of Patriot Racings Blue Car. I am a junior, and this is my third year on the team. In my free time I love learning and working on cars, watching football and racing, and listening to music. I am a driver and mechanic for Patriot Racing, but I've helped with other aspects, such as media and data analysis. My favorite race was Chambers in October 2024.
Kris "Coach K" Kasprzak
Coach K works at Siemens but dedicates his extra time to Patriot Racing. He mentors the team on mechanics, electronics, programming, and marketing. He has degrees in Mechanical Engineering from South Florida and Business from Auburn. He is a "father, husband, and lover of life".
Jessye Gaines works at Bob Jones High School as the lead engineering teacher and sponsors the BJHS chapter of Society of Women Engineers. Mrs. Gaines handles the logistics for Patriot Racing, such as big picture planning and organizing trips and hotels. She graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Aerospace Engineering.