Zemo Motorsport Team Members

Team Members

Zemo Motorsports is aware of the time and effort that goes into a race team. We would like to recognize these members for their support and commitment. We would like to thank all of the members and their families for the time they give to Zemo Motorsports!!

Mike Zemo, Geneseo IL

Mike has enjoyed racing for the past 20 years. The yellow Z71 was his first try as owner at open wheel racing and he has earned kudos in his accomplishments as owner. If anyone loves this sport it is most definitely Mike, from NASCAR on down to his beloved dirt track racing. Watching his "baby" on the track will be as exciting to him as if he were running the NASCAR circuit!! Mike will be maintaining the chassis, fabricating the body, and set-up on the Z71. His motto: KISS (keep it simple stupid).

Michael Zemo, Milan IL

In his younger days you may have seen Michael running in the stands watching his "heroes." Michael has put in his rookie time and is officially on his way to beoming a verteran driver and has proven he is adept at his craft.. Michael, unlike his elders, sees this as the opportunity to go fast, faster, and fastest without the worry of getting his license suspended. Michael will be remain in the cockpit throughout the season "in that fast mutha trucka."

Dave "Dog Dog" Groene, Milan IL

Dave is considered part of the family and has been around it seems since day one. Since he was a wee young lad he has tinkered with cars and loved the roar of an engine. Fairlanes and Mustangs (quite the Ford man) were his joy in life, and over the years he had some pretty cool ones (if he'd have kept them, he would have had quite an awesome collection). Now days, he is into "big" trucks and Harley Davidson's. You can catch Dave at many of the races this season. Ladies, check out the guns!!

Deb Zemo, Geneseo IL

Deb's job is supporting the team, updating the website, and taping races. Michael seems to enjoy watching and learning (with the exception of 2005) what he could have done differently, or how he just managed to squeak by the big one! Years of taping have confirmed my efforts were worth it as Michael has risen to, in my mind, a force to be reckoned with on the track. Since I'm just the mom, my only requirements are Michael climbs out of his car safe every night and gives as much respect to his contenders as possible. Having to make each show or win each race, it doesn't really matter what expectations others place on him ... I know he gave 100%. You gotta fail to continue to grow.

Gene Logston, Sherrard IL

Gene is one of those guys you can't help but like. He's a long time friend and racing buddy and works perfectly with the team. We appreciate the time he has to spare for the Z71 and his great attitude. Gene has been dubbed by Michael as strong as an ox and can move, pick up, or toss anything in his way. He is unbearably strong!! It's always good to see Gene enter the pits and join the team.

Danny Nelan, Coal Valley IL

Danny joined the race team part-time and assists in many aspects. He offers the team positive attitude and takes on projects that take time and effort to complete.

Russell Engeland Milan IL

Russell is another part-time crew member and offers assistance and enthusiasm to get the job done. The Nelan/Engeland brothers have a great work ethic and have applied their knowledge and time to the team.

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