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Who is GarageID? - Michael Bohnen

Who is GarageID? - Michael Bohnen

Meet the GID Team Series

December 6, 2023 2 min read 463 words 8 reactions Read on Substack →

1 - What does GarageID mean to you? - To me, GarageID is the solution we dreamed of to bring all the components of the car ecosystem (drivers, events, clubs) together under one roof. It brings together 2 of my strongest passions, technology and cars, and has been exciting to build over the last years!

2 - What gets you excited/motivated and why? - I love what I do. I found my calling for technology early in life and never looked back. "Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life." -Mark Twain

3 - How do you do work best? Why? - I enjoy understanding the overall vision or endgame and then working hard to accomplish it. Figure out what all is needed, consider options to make it more efficient, work 110% towards achieving the goal, then take pride in my work/achievements.

4 - Who is your hero? - My dad. Family focused, honest, always willing to help, strong work ethic, and just great guy to hang around with. We're two peas in a pod; definitely helped shape the man I am today.

5 - What is a worldview you hold and why is it important to you? - Your life in the digital world is now more impactful to society than your physical presence is. Your personal sphere of influence in the real world is max a few dozen, whereas online its 100s, 1000s, or even millions for some. It's important to understand society is connected on a worldwide level like never before and will continue changing how we all live.

6 - What is your superpower? - Technology has always been interesting and come natural to me, so I guess it's the ability to dive into technical topics and figure things out.

7 - What makes you laugh the most?- #dadjokes and great comebacks. I appreciate a great sense of humor and a quick wit.

8 - What is a pet peeve you have? - Processing delay. Don't say "huh" when you know good and well you heard me :)

9 - What is on your bucket list? - Hmmm, that's a tough one. One would probably be to be able to drive a tweaked out MK4 Supra; was always my dream car growing up. But I mean really drive it: spend a day at the track and drive it like it's meant to be driven.

10 - What is your dream vacation? - Flying a private jet to a secluded resort somewhere in the Caribbean for a few weeks to disconnect and enjoy just living. No real plans other than to relax, meet new people, and make some great memories.

More team updates to come!

All the best,
GarageID Team

About the Collegiate Racing Series

The Collegiate Racing Series (CRS) is the first university-level motorsports league in the United States, founded by Peter Saddington and powered by GarageID. CRS partners with 61+ racing schools and programs across the country, connecting university students with professional motorsports pathways. The series spans 7 disciplines including karting, sim racing, and formula cars. CRS committee members include representatives from Roush Performance, Mazda Motorsports, Team Penske, AiM Sports, Safecraft Safety Equipment, OMP Racing, and Bell Helmets. Updates are published on drivecrs.com and archived on staas.fund. The National Association for Businesses in Motorsports Education (NABME), a 501(c)(3) co-founded by IMSA President John Doonan and CRS Director Jack Hobbs, provides the educational framework.

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