Tom Gee Sr.
Crew Chief/Car Owner

Tom Sr. has been crew chiefing for Tom Gee Motorsports since the very beginning… 11 years ago!!! He puts in MANY hours both in the shop and in the books… He is always researching new ways to better the cars setup and stays on top of the new technology to ensure our team has the best of everything each time we hit the track! When not calling the shots in the shop or at the track, dad enjoys golfing, fishing and hanging out at the cottage.

Chuck Buchanan
Asst. Crew Chief, Shop Manager, Backup Driver, Backup Spotter

Chuck has been with the team for 8 seasons now. Chucks mechanical backround and hands on skills have been a HUGE help to the team. Chuck spends many hours turning wrenches in the shop. He can do just about any task asked of him and ensures it’s done right! He’s also in charge of shop supplies and ensures we always have a healthy supply of Zambuka! When not making the race car better, Chuck enjoys retirement and kicks back to enjoy all day movie marathons and Judge Judy!

Connor Heise
Detailing Department Manager

Connor is Tom Jr’s 9 year old son and LOVES racing. He hangs out in the race shop and  helps out where he can. He polishes the car and all the rims each week. He’s been peeling stickers since he was 2!!! Connor loves to go to the Norway Speedway with the guys. He’s happy as can be sitting in a bag chair on top the trailer with his crew scanner on his ears watching the guys work on the car and taking in the racing action on the track! When we’re not at the track, Connor loves to be a driver himself… He races R/C cars all winter with his cousins. He enjoys playing every sport imaginable and loves going to the cottage during the summers to fish and hotdog behind the boat on his water skis!

Billy Gee
Spotter

Billy is the younger brother to driver Tom Gee Jr. He has been involved in racing his entire life and enjoys having fun with the guys. Billy has worked his way up from setting up tires to part time spotter the past few seasons.. He has honed his skills and proven he can be a great spotter for the team. For the 08 season, Bill will be the full time spotter for all events. When not at the track with the team, Billy hangs out with his friends and enjoys working on his “show” car and displaying it at the area car shows.

Jeff Valenta
Tire Setup

Jeff brings 10+ years of racing experience to the team each week. He has been setting up tires for as long as anyone can remember… He’s worked on various crews from 141 speedway on mid-american cars, to Limited and Late Model teams at WIR. Jeff knows his way around a race car and when not setting up tires, he is in the spotters tower as a backup spotter for the team. He does it all… just ask him!!! When Jeff isn’t working on the  “big” cars, he’s touring the state and country racing R/C cars and mountain biking… Jeff has won numerous national championships with the “small” cars.

Lee and Aaron Sannes
All Around Crew Members

Lee and his son Aaron have been around racing for centuries. Lee’s older brother Gordie Sannes raced Late Model stock cars for 30 years. Lee’s racing experience is imense and he can do EVERYTHING associated with a race team. Lee has helped the team turn wrenches, figure out setups, was the teams spotter, setup tires and just about any other task around the track, Lee digs in and knows just what to do, he’s literally a one man crew. Aaron is a lot of fun to have around and helps out where he can. He loves being at the track and hangs out everywhere. He hits the flag stand, rides in the pace car, hangs in the tech area and just about every other place you could have fun at the track. He always makes it back to the trailer though when the pizza oven dings. Man can that guy eat!!! When they aren’t at the track with the #36 Team, they are helping the Mike Butz racing team touring the country racing ASA.  Outside of racing, Lee and Aaron enjoy playing basketball, R/C racing, camping and a relaxing evening by a campfire.

Dan Kastrova
All Around Crew Member

Dan has been helping out Tom Gee Motorsports since the beginning… We used to discuss Sport Truck setups in highschool chemistry class! Dan has a great mechanical backround and digs into anything asked of him. He has been a great all around pit crew member for years. When Dan isn’t digging in at the track or harrassing Jeff, he enjoys racing R/C cars and hits the stands at area dirt tracks. Dan grew up an RM VanPay fan and still heads to Luxemburg every Friday night. We like to remind Dan that dirt is for growin corn from time to time.

Caleb Fulcher
Head Car Pusher

Caleb is new to the team in 08… He doesn’t know it yet, but has been given the title of Head Car Pusher by Assistant Crew Chief Chuck Buchanan… Caleb brings a lifetime of racing knowledge to the team being a nephew to the great Gene Coleman of Coleman Racing Products. Caleb’s passion for racing is tremendous and loves being part of the team. When not helping the #36 team, Caleb is turning wrenches on his own car with his newly formed #7 Late Model team that will be competing full time this season at the Norway Speedway.

Joe and Griffin Marks
Shop Crew Members

Joe and his son Griffin have been helping out the team for a few years now… They love coming to the shop and digging in on all the action. Joe is a fork truck mechanic by trade and has no problem digging in to any project the car presents. Griffin hangs out in the shop and when not playing with Connor, he’s peeling stickers or polishing rims. They make it to quite a few races, but Griffin isn’t quite old enough to hit the pits yet, so they cheer us on from the stands! When they aren’t racing with the boys, they are hitting the blue waters chasing trophy fish!

Phil Dewitt
All Around Crew Member

Phil has been helping the crew out for quite a few years now. He isn’t afraid to dig in and learn new things. When you need a helping hand, Phil is there waiting. He works second shift and doesn’t make it to WIR that often, but weekends at the shop and road trips to Norway are Phils specialty! When not working in the shop with Sr. or heading to da U.P. for some racing action at Norway. Phil enjoys Nascar, golfing, fishing and relaxing at the cottage!

Mark Loritz
All Around Crew Member

Mark has been helping out the race team since the beginning. He is very busy in the summer with golf and a variety of other irons he has in the fire, but he always finds time to hit the shop on occasion and make a few trips with us to Norway. Mark brings a great atitude with him and helps keep the mood light when we’re stressed at the track. He enjoys harrassing Sr. and Chuck and makes sure they are on their toes. Mark is a paper mill mechanic by trade and digs in where ever we need. He is a quick learner and is a lot fo fun to have around. When not racing with the crew, Mark enjoys golfing, fishing and snowmobiling.