Brad Ellingson

Posted on August 20th, 2007

Birthdate: 15 Aug 69
Birthplace: Whitehall, WI
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 175 lbs.
Resides: Madison, WI
Family: Wife: Robin, Kids: Anthony, Alex
Pets: 3 Dogs - Petey(American Bulldog), Skivee & Fiesty(Miniature Pinschers)
Favorite Food: Crab Legs
Racing Heroes: My dad
Favorite TV Show: SPEED Report, Family Guy
Interests: Racing, Hockey, Outdoors, Computers
Personal Vehicle: Nissan XTerra, Chevy Avalanche
Favorite Movie: Hmmm..today I'd have to say Heat
Last Book Read: It really wasn't a book, it was the Hewland Mk9 Manual
Favorite Video Game: Yep, I still play 'em...GTR2
First Racing Memory: Burning my fingers on the header of dad's Titan Mk6
Favorite Racing Memory: Winning the race and the 2004 Championship at Road America on my birthday
Most Unique Racing Memory: Proposing to my girlfriend and then the car starting on fire
Favorite Track: Thunderhill, CA
Most Influential People In Your Life: My Wife, Robin and my mom & dad
What Annoys You Most About People: When they aren't honest with me
Pet Peeve:When those plastic tips come off my shoe laces
Who Painted Your Helmet: 2003 - Herm Johnson, 2004 - Shawn Hansen, 2005 - Troy Lee Designs Currently wearing both the Troy Lee helmet and the Shawn Hansen helmet...depending on my mood.
What Do You Admire About People: When they go after what they want
Words Of Wisdom: Ya don't ask, ya don't get


Little known facts about Brad:

  • Starred in a movie called Rana: The Legend of Shadow Lake in 1982
  • Appeared in commercials for Herzing College in 1997, 2004 & 2005
  • Appeared in a commercial for Anderson & Shapiro Eye Care in 2003
  • State Certified Fire Fighter
  • 2003 Madison Sports Car Club Rookie of the Year
  • 2003 Midwestern Council Rookie of the Year
  • 2004 SCCA Central Division Area 5 Club Formula Continental Regional Champion
  • 2006 SCCA Central Division Area 5 Club Formula Continental Regional Champion
  • CFC track record holder at Blackhawk Farms Raceway and The Milwaukee Mile
  • Has won every kart race he has entered