Engineer/Gearbox Specialist
Growing up karting with his family, Jim raced karts successfully for several years which allowed him to learn the fundamentals of vehicle dynamics. He joined Racers Edge at only 18 years of age and since then has studied race car engineering to emerge as a highly skilled and race winning engineer. At the events, Jim also is responsible for the team’s pit stop strategy and during pit stops he is the driver changer.

Chris Eaton

Chief Mechanic - Mustang Program
Chris began working on cars when he was 18, learning how to weld and build engines at a young age.  He became a full time member of the Racers Edge Motorsports Team at the start of 2010, but has been involved with GRAND-AM since its beginning in the late 1990’s. Chris has over 20 years of experience as a race mechanic, fabricator and chassis set-up specialist. In the shop, he is responsible for the overall preparation of the team’s Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Series Mustang, while at the track, Chris serves as the chief mechanic and handles the chassis adjustments required to keep our car fast and competitive.

Shari Mirachi

Administration
Shari, schooled in accounting and business, keeps track of all the income and expenses as well as looking after the team’s various other administrative responsibilities. She’s Jon’s wife and has been a valuable member of the team since 1992. Over the years she’s had experience in virtually every aspect of team operations and as such is a valuable resource. When we’re at the track, Shari sets up and maintains the team’s hospitality and keeps all the crew’s equipment organized and ready. She spends her free time involved in fitness activities and is an active member of her local community.