TEAM MINI
OWNER: TIMMY TYRRELL
Timmy became passionate about the automotive industry at the age of 17 and started his own auto repair business. He has been self-employed for 30+ years and owns Convenience Tire & Auto and Mini T's Tire & Auto, successful repair centers in the Northern Virginia/Washington D.C. area. His father had a passion for cars and racing. Timmy started racing at the age of 16 and has been hooked ever since. His experience in racing and business has provided him with the needed leadership to help Mini in his racing career. Timmy is deeply entrenched in the community, having earned Rotarian of the Year honors in 2015-2016.
CREW CHIEF: BRANDON BUTLER
Mini's team is led by crew chief Brandon Butler since 2015. Brandon is a former NASCAR driver with numerous track and series championships to his credit. In 2001, he won 24 of 52 Late Model races capturing track championships at both South Boston and South Hampton which earned him the NASCAR Late Model Eastern Championship. Brandon has been an incredible force in the development Mini as a driver.
"I have seen hundreds of race car drivers in my career but Mini has more natural talent behind the wheel than anyone I have ever seen." - Brandon Butler
CAR CHIEF: DOUG STROTHER
Racing has always been in his blood with several generations involved in the sport. At the age of 12 he started working on race cars along side his father and grandfather. For 13 years he worked for NASCAR's top 3 divisions Truck, Bush and Cup series in multiple positions to include car chief, crew chief and spotter. While celebrating many wins over the years, the highlights of his career includes Jeff Burton's "Rookie of the Year" win in 1994 as Car Chief with Stavola Bros. Racing and in 1996 Bryan Reffner's truck series "Rookie of the Year," win as Crew Chief for Irvin-Simo Racing.
PIT CREW: DAN GIVENS
Dan Givens got involved with a dirt car team and through the years has transitioned to asphalt. He works full-time as an Senior Automotive Technician.
PIT CREW: LARRY LINDSAY
Mini's dad, Timmy, has been doing Larry's automotive maintenance for nearly 30 years. Larry is a retired Engineer Officer in the U.S. Army. Larry went to Shenandoah Speedway in 2017 and watched a few races. In 2018, the team invited him to Carteret County Speedway and his involvement has grown from there.
PIT SUPPORT: RYAN DAY
Ryan has known Mini's dad Timmy for 35 years. Through high school, getting married, and having kids, they've always been good friends with a common interest in cars. At the track, Ryan assists with loading and unloading the car and equipment and helps the other team members.
"My daughter Ella was diagnosed with brain cancer when she was 6 years old and became Mini's inspiration to raise funding and awareness of childhood cancer. That makes it truly special to be part of his race team and also help when he does fundraisers for childhood cancer." - Ryan Day
