Mike Ely (Crew Chief): Mike has over 30 years of racing experience with modified stock cars, Penske Racing's IROC cars, and sprint cars. He has also been a fabricator of custom racecar trailers for Gold Rush Trailers and is currently the owner-operator of a successful racecar parts fabrication business, Ely Fabrication. Mike's talents as a mechanic have led to more than 60 sprint car feature wins and a number of personal awards. Career highlights:
- Mechanic of the Year Award - United Racing Club 2003
- URC Championship Crew Chief - United Racing Club 2003
- Mechanic of the Year Award - United Racing Club 1983
- Mechanic of the Year Award - Checkered Flag Fan Club 1986
- United Racing Club championship crew chief in rookie season in 1983
- 6 wins and 40 top 5 finishes with the United Racing Club in 1984
- Crew chief for Selinsgrove Speedway champion 1985 & 1986
- Winning mechanic 1986 $52,000 to win King's Royal race at Eldora Speedway
- Selinsgrove National Open winning crew chief 1986 & 1988
- World of Outlaws winning crew chief—Port Royal Speedway 1986
- All-Star Circuit of Champions Feature winner—Grandview 1986
- World of Outlaws Shootout winner—Canandaigua Speedway 1988
Vicki (Kreitz) Ely (Team Secretary): Vicki, Dave's mom and Mike's wife, is part of the Kreitz racing family. Her father raced and her brother currently races sprint cars. She is a part owner and manager of Kreitz Oval Track Parts, a racing parts store. Vicki is also the office manager and secretary for Kreitz Welding and Fabrication Inc., a steel fabrication business.
Rick Goshert (Mechanic): Rick has been involved in racing for over 15 years. He has been with the Ely's since 1997. Rick owns and operates a successful automobile inspection and repair business.
Lucky Miller: Lucky has been around racing his whole life. Previously worked for Shawn Keen racing and is employed by Keen Trucking and Leasing. Joined Ely racing in 2002.
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