The Hyper Racing Team
Mike Dicely
Currently Racing: 600cc
Racing Experience: 600cc, 270cc, 1000cc, 125cc, Midgets, TQ Midgets
During his 30 year micro sprint racing career, Mike Dicely has won over 305 features and eleven point championships.
Mike earned his bachelor's degree in Applied Engineering in 1988 and then worked as a Mechanical Design Engineer for seven years. Mike designs our chassis and components, does the chassis R&D testing, gives technical support on the phone, by email, on our website forums, and at the track. He leads the Hyper FIT Technicians in the R&D of fuel injection systems. He serves administratively as President and Co-Owner. When he's not racing, he's running, cycling or spending time with his family.
Christy Dicely
Our Vice President and Co-Owner, Christy Dicely, received her bachelor’s degree in communication design from Kutztown University in 1987. She designs and produces all of our print advertising and catalogs and serves as our marketing manager. Christy also assists with customer service and shipping.
J.D. Esh
J.D. Esh is our customer service team leader and general manager. He engineers the work flow and orchestrates the chassis delivery schedule. J.D. began in racing as crew chief and top motivator for his brother, Doug Esh, helping him achieve his goals. Now that Doug is among the best drivers in 410 Sprint Car competition, J.D. continues to play a vital role as motivational coach and advisor for his brother. J.D. has also been active in furthering the micro sprint careers of his nephews, Tyler Esh, Travis Esh and Jared Esh.
Chris Snyder
Racing Experience: 358 Sprints, 600cc, 270cc, 250cc 4-Stroke, karts
The sheet metal and fabrication department is headed by Chris Snyder. Chris builds the frames, fabricates all of the sheet metal, designs and fits fiberglass body panels and assembles rollers. Chris also handles repair jobs and custom fabrication. Attention to detail is second to none with Chris Snyder. When he’s not working on the 600cc Sprints, Chris leads the quarter midget division of Hyper Racing. Chris spends many weekends attending quarter midget races to offer support to the Hyper Quarter Midget teams.
Stan Fleming
Currently Racing: 1000cc
Racing Experience: 358 Sprints, 1000cc, 600cc, 270cc, quads
Stan Fleming does all of our expert welding and assists Chris in chassis production. If you’ve called on a Tuesday night, you’ve probably spoken with Stan. Stan is the point man on our W-Link style suspension development.
Jason Shade
Jason works in the shipping and receiving department while he assists J.D. with customer service. He has incredible attention to detail and will make sure parts are packed perfectly for shipment. Outside his time at Hyper, Jason continues on his quest to visit every race track in the country.
Bill Simco
Racing Experience: 600cc
Bill joined the welding team and he hasn’t lifted the pedal yet! Bill is responsible for keeping all of our welded components in stock. Nerf bars, wing uprights, shifter handles, front axles, you name it, it's all in stock, thanks to Bill!
Ryan Greth
Currently Racing: 600cc
Racing Experience: 600cc, 1000cc, Quarter Midgets
Ryan is in charge of our Hyper Fuel Injection Technology (Hyper FIT) Team. Ryan handles dyno testing, fuel injection conversions and wiring harness conversions. Ryan has also been instrumental in perfecting the set-ups used on the Hyper Chassis and gives countless hours of technical support in all areas at work and at the track. Ryan will be racing his 600cc Sprint again this summer.
Doug Dodson
Currently Racing: 358 Sprints
Racing Experience: 358 Sprints, 600cc
Doug assists Ryan in all of his daily duties. Doug is capable of doing anything we ask of him which often includes assembly of rollers. Doug provides excellent technical support on the phone or at the track.