Phil (Flip) Yates, Jr.
Position: Committee Chairman
Email: phil@nccautocross.com
Autocrossing Since: 2005
Autocross Car: 2004 Mini Cooper S
Profession: Project Manager
Advice To Newcomers: Be loose and have fun!





Collin Smith
Position: Co-Chairman/Timing Coordinator
Email: collin@nccautocross.com
Autocrossing Since: 2011
Autocross Car: 2001 Z3 Coupe
Profession: Machine Operator
Advice To Newcomers: Get as much seat time as you can and take full advantage of our great instructors.






Alejandro (AJ) Aviles
Position: Course Design Coordinator
Email: aj@nccautocross.com
Autocrossing Since: 2006
Autocross Car: 1995 Honda Civic EX
Profession: Entrepreneur
Advice To Newcomers: To the beginners in the sport, stop modifying your car and get seat time. Make it out to as many events as you can and enjoy pushing your car and yourself to the limits. Dont be afraid to ask anyone at these events any questions. In my years of doing this, Ive learned the vast majority of people love talking about this sport, teaching the new guys and showing them the ropes, and absolutely love talking about their own cars and mods. Getting involved will make each and every event many times more enjoyable and also allow for some great, friendly competition.





Bob Esser
Position: Classing Coordinator
Email: bob@nccautocross.com
Autocrossing Since: 2007
Autocross Car: 2009 MINI Cooper JCW
Profession: Engineering Manager / Program Manager
Advice To Newcomers: Your advice to newcomers: Have fun, you will not break your car. Come on time, ask questions. Ask registration for an instructor. Quoting an old movie: "Go that way really fast, if something gets in your way, turn!"





Okas Elam
Position: School/Novice Coordinator
Email: okas@nccautocross.com
Autocrossing Since: 2004
Autocross Car: 1989 Honda Civic SI, 1989 Honda Civic STD, 1990 Miata, 1999e36 M3,
Profession: Cyber Security
Advice To Newcomers: Run lots of events, and take as many ride a longs as you can. If you want to spend money on your car, invest on a good set of street tires.





Adam Chelikowsky
Position: School Coordinator
Email: adam@nccautocross.com
Autocrossing Since: 2002
Autocross Car: 1999 BMW 328is
Profession: Biotech
Advice To Newcomers: Get as much seat time as you can. Karting is also a great way to learn and sharpen your skills.





Zachary (Zach) Pullins, Sr.
Position: Board Liaison
Email: zach@nccautocross.com
Autocrossing Since: 2009
Autocross Car: 2002 BMW 323i
Profession: Analyst
Advice To Newcomers: The race is always and only with yourself.





Marla Stewart Owczarek
Position: Timing Assistant
Email: marla@nccautocross.com
Autocrossing Since: 2012
Autocross car: 2012 Z4 Sdrive 35i
Profession: Attorney
Advice To Newcomers: Don't be intimidated, ask questions and have fun! And yes ladies, we can run with the boys!





John Lattanzio
Position: Registration Assistant
Email: john@nccautocross.com
Autocrossing Since: 2005
Autocross car: 1995 BMW 318is and 2003 Corvette
Profession: Energy Management Consultant
Advice To Newcomers: Look ahead, way ahead. Squeeze the pedals. Learn from others and get seat time. Have fun!





Christina Lam
Position: PR Coordinator
Email: christina@nccautocross.com
Autocrossing Since: 2012
Autocross Car: E90 328i, E36 M3, Mazda MX5
Profession: Systems Engineer
Advice: Get out there and get seat time! Don't worry about modding your car to make it faster. Getting seat time will make you a faster driver. If you haven't tried autocrossing, come out and try it. It's a low cost way to quickly improve your control on the car.




Tim Walker
Position: School Assistant/Tech Coordinator
Email: tim@nccautocross.com
Autocrossing Since: 2009
Autocross car: 91 Toyota MR2
Profession: Auditor
Advice: Don't get caught up comparing times with others. You are competing against yourself. Focus on your 1st run as that will show you all the mistakes you will have to fix in the following runs.