Christopher DeShong
Valrico,FL
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Transport Driver & Race Team Crew-
Independent Contracting
Tampa, FL
09.2021 - Current
- Gradient Racing (2021)- Fill in tractor trailer driver for the race team hauler & lead drivers motorhome
- Skip Barber Racing School (2023)- Introductory weeks to make sure I was a good fit for a full time position
- Brown Brothers Racing (2025)- Toterhome driver for HSR Classic 24
Professional Driving Instructor-
Skip Barber Racing School
Alton, VA
08.2023 - Current
- Teach detailed car control, vehicle recovery, and fundamentals of a corner on a autocross & skidpad setting
- Offer real time feedback via radio to students while they take their first laps on full racetracks
- Give students a basic introduction into race craft, with mock passing exercises and practice race starts
- Lead Skip Barbers' in-house Driving Academy program, designed initially for high school students as a defensive driving course, however it is also utilized to allow underage teenagers without karting experience to access Skip Barber's Racing Schools at an early age.
Professional Driving Instructor-
The Motor Enclave
Tampa, Florida
10.2024 - Current
- Perform on track lead-follow sessions with multiple beginner track day students, utilizing multiple radios for instructor to multi-car communication
- Right seat coaching to a select group of TME clients
- Right seat instructing on TME’s 2 acre autocross/dynamics pad
- Perform thrill rides for TME’s Event Center clients
- Lead occasional introductory track day classroom sessions
Co-Founder & Motorsports Consultant-
Finishline Racing, Productions & Media
Saint Helena, California
07.2025 - Current
- Assisting in the creation of a Motorsports oriented motion production company
- General concept is the same as a standard racing team, with the addition of a documentary arm as an additional means to increase revenue
SCCA & NASA Club Racing-
Allegro Forte Motorsports
Valrico, FL
05.2013 - Current
- Raced at an Amateur level since 2013, with three National Championship starts during that time frame, one top 10 finish, one Sunoco Hard Charger Award, and as of this year the Touring 3 Southeastern Division Majors points championship
- Competed with National AutoSport Association (NASA) at their Regional Series & National Championships when it was held at Daytona International Speedway
- Finished 1st in regional ST4 points, and 2nd in Spec E46 at the National Championships
- Car experience varied from a lightweight & slow MG Midget and Dodge Neon, both Front & Rear wheeled drive vehicles like the Spec Miata and my Honda Prelude, and heavier higher powered cars like my BMW Spec E46 and E92 M3
- Gained valuable experience in all areas from Club Racing, such as car control, race craft & racing etiquette, crash avoidance, and understanding how cars and tracks change under varying conditions, such as hot, cold, rain, dawn, dusk, and nighttime, etc.
- Additional experience gained in technical department, as they were always my own cars or close friends car, I was responsible for car setup and maintenance
Assistant Fleet Manager & Transport Driver-
Skip Barber Racing School
Alton, VA
01.2024 - 09.2025
- Assist Fleet Manager with operations, including fleet maintenance and repair of 7 trucks & 8 vehicle transport trailers
- Monitor fleet trucks & trailers to ensure compliance with DOT safety regulations
- Ensure the safe transportation of fleet vehicles with tractor-trailers to and from locations across the country
- Chief Tetris player during event load out, responsible for neatly repacking cars and equipment back into transport trailers, as well as delegating tasks to certain individuals with more or less experience to ensure a smoother load out process
- Responsible for safe operation of exterior, hydraulically operated or electronically controlled lift gates, as well as internal pump driven 4-post style upper deck flooring
Vehicle Technician-
Skip Barber Racing School
Alton, VA
01.2024 - 09.2025
- Assist lead technicians when short staffed during racing schools or professional race weekends with Skip Barber Racings’ SRO team and the Skip Barber F4 Race Series sanctioned by USAC
- Duties include fueling cars, checking fluids, tire pressures, wheel changes & wheel torque, and assisting in vehicle livery changes
- While occasional, position requires out-of-the-box thinking; my personal favorite has to be draining the fuel tank from one of our Mygale F4 cars utilizing a 30ft semi truck jumper cable, and a Chrysler Pacifica Service Vehicle
Driving Instructor-
Gravity Rallly
Sebring, FL
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Left seat guidance laps for novice track day participants, followed by right seat coaching
- Single day event held at Sebring, used the event to get my foot back into instructing after taking time away due to life circumstances
Driving Instructor-
CFR-SCCA
Sebring, FL
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Taught students a basic understanding in car control, flagging & communications procedures, and wheel to wheel competition etiquette.
- Offered students ride-alongs to give them the opportunity to see how experienced drivers gained time on the course for the fastest possible lap, breaking down the track turn by turn
- Brief introduction on how to race in wet conditions & not write off their own cars
Professional Driving Instructor-
B.R.A.K.E.S
Orlando, FL
04.2017 - 12.2019
- Taught safe driving practices in various road conditions using live demonstrations & workshops to show possible consequences of unsafe habits, and to teach safe defensive driving procedures.
- Gave constructive feedback to students to improve learning and progress against course objectives.
- Communicated with students and parents to build trust amongst the group.
Technician/ Pit Lane Refuler
No Mo’ Money Race Engineering
St. Petersburg, FL
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Assisted No Mo’ Money Race Engineering’s 2 car ChampCar Mazda Miata race team with general technician and dedicated pit stop fueler during long form endurance races, which ranged anywhere from 8 to 24 hours long
- Doubled as a backup driver when needed, and when it did usually ended up setting the fastest lap for the weekend in the cars while not abusing consumables (fuel, tires, brakes, etc.)
Professional Driving Instructor-
Xtreme Xperience
West Palm Beach, FL
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Provided right-seat instruction for Xtreme Xperience customers to allow them the opportunity to drive Super Cars on a closed course in a safe environment.
- For those that didn't wish to get behind the wheel of a super car, I allowed them to experience super cars as a ride along passenger with myself as the driver.
Education
Skip Barber 3 Day Racing School
June 2012
SCCA Competition Racing School
July 2012
Skip Barber 2 Day Advanced Racing School
July 2012
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- People Skills
- Driver Coaching
- Flexible Schedule
- Maintenance & Repair
- Training & Development
- Active Listening
- Communication
- Customer Relations
Results
- 2025- Overall winner at SCCA’s Enduro season finale in Daytona; co-drivers both coaching clients of mine
- 2024- US Majors Tour SouthEast T3 Champion, and T3 Track Record holder on Sebring's Club & Modified Courses
- 2021- NASA Championships Spec E46 Silver Medalist
- 2020- SCCA eSports Super Tour multi-race Winner & iWRL GP1 Champion
- 2019- SCCA Runoffs Sunoco Hard Charger
- 2018- SCCA Sebring 6 hour enduro class winner & Tropical Endurance Series Champion
- 2017- ChampCar Endurance Series A Class Lap Record at VIR 24 Hour with No Mo' Money Race Engineering
- 2016- SCCA Bracket Enduro winner
- 2015- First SCCA SuperTour Victory
References
- Randy Pobst: 321-432-2665
- Gerardo Bonilla: 407-341-7621
- Marc Dana: 321-279-7915
- Lee Hill: 813-245-9332
- Paul Ronie: 561-358-1551
Timeline
Co-Founder & Motorsports Consultant-
Finishline Racing, Productions & Media
07.2025 - Current
Professional Driving Instructor-
The Motor Enclave
10.2024 - Current
Assistant Fleet Manager & Transport Driver-
Skip Barber Racing School
01.2024 - 09.2025
Vehicle Technician-
Skip Barber Racing School
01.2024 - 09.2025
Professional Driving Instructor-
Skip Barber Racing School
08.2023 - Current
Driving Instructor-
Gravity Rallly
07.2023 - 07.2023
Transport Driver & Race Team Crew-
Independent Contracting
09.2021 - Current
Driving Instructor-
CFR-SCCA
06.2017 - 12.2019
Professional Driving Instructor-
B.R.A.K.E.S
04.2017 - 12.2019
Professional Driving Instructor-
Xtreme Xperience
03.2017 - 12.2017
Technician/ Pit Lane Refuler
No Mo’ Money Race Engineering
06.2016 - 08.2018
SCCA & NASA Club Racing-
Allegro Forte Motorsports
05.2013 - Current
Skip Barber 3 Day Racing School
June 2012
SCCA Competition Racing School
July 2012
Skip Barber 2 Day Advanced Racing School
July 2012