CHANGING LANES | CAST

Who made the Top 10? Meet the "Changing Lanes" cast.

Changing Lanes - The race is on to find out which four young hopefuls will win a coveted spot on Max Siegel's Revolution Racing team and partake in a 50-lap head-to-head race. The winner will get the opportunity to qualify for the Toyota All-Star Showdown in Irwindale, CA. <BR><BR>Who has what it takes? Meet the future drivers.

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Changing Lanes - The race is on to find out which four young hopefuls will win a coveted spot on Max Siegel's Revolution Racing team and partake in a 50-lap head-to-head race. The winner will get the opportunity to qualify for the Toyota All-Star Showdown in Irwindale, CA. <BR><BR>Who has what it takes? Meet the future drivers.

TOP 4 Darrell Wallace Jr. - &lt;B&gt;Age:&lt;/B&gt; 16&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Hometown:&lt;/B&gt; Mobile, Ala.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Residence:&lt;/B&gt; Concord, N.C.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Darrell started racing when he was 9 years old.. In 2009, he was named a development driver for Joe Gibbs Racing. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;The high school student loves playing basketball and paintball. He hones his racing skills on iRacing, an online racing simulator.

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TOP 4 Darrell Wallace Jr. - <B>Age:</B> 16<BR><BR><B>Hometown:</B> Mobile, Ala.<BR><BR><B>Residence:</B> Concord, N.C.<BR><BR>Darrell started racing when he was 9 years old.. In 2009, he was named a development driver for Joe Gibbs Racing. <BR><BR>The high school student loves playing basketball and paintball. He hones his racing skills on iRacing, an online racing simulator.

Darrell Wallace Jr. - &lt;B&gt;Career Highlights:&lt;/B&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt; Won a late model race at Franklin County Speedway in 2008, becoming the youngest driver to win a race at the track.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Competed in the Bandolero division in 2005, winning 35 of 48 races entered.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Became the first driver to win all six races on the way to capturing the Lowe’s Motor Speedway Winter Heat Championship.

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Darrell Wallace Jr. - <B>Career Highlights:</B><BR><BR> Won a late model race at Franklin County Speedway in 2008, becoming the youngest driver to win a race at the track.<BR><BR>Competed in the Bandolero division in 2005, winning 35 of 48 races entered.<BR><BR>Became the first driver to win all six races on the way to capturing the Lowe’s Motor Speedway Winter Heat Championship.

TOP 4 Mackena Bell - &lt;B&gt;Age: &lt;/B&gt; 20&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Hometown: &lt;/b&gt;Carson City, Nev.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Residence:&lt;/B&gt; Huntersville, N.C.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Bio:&lt;/B&gt; Mackena has been racing on the West Coast for the past eight years. She believes in giving back to the community and even donated a portion of her earnings in 2009 to the Carson Tahoe Cancer Resource Center.

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TOP 4 Mackena Bell - <B>Age: </B> 20<BR><BR><B>Hometown: </b>Carson City, Nev.<BR><BR><B>Residence:</B> Huntersville, N.C.<BR><BR><B>Bio:</B> Mackena has been racing on the West Coast for the past eight years. She believes in giving back to the community and even donated a portion of her earnings in 2009 to the Carson Tahoe Cancer Resource Center.

Mackena Bell - &lt;B&gt;Career Highlights:&lt;/B&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Legends division Rookie of the Year at Champion Speedway in 2005; also became the youngest driver - and only female - to win in track history.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Began racing Outlaw Dirt Karts in 2002; won championship and Rookie of the Year in Box Stock division.

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Mackena Bell - <B>Career Highlights:</B><BR><BR>Legends division Rookie of the Year at Champion Speedway in 2005; also became the youngest driver - and only female - to win in track history.<BR><BR>Began racing Outlaw Dirt Karts in 2002; won championship and Rookie of the Year in Box Stock division.

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TOP 4 Ryan Gifford - &lt;B&gt;Age:&lt;/B&gt; 21&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Hometown:&lt;/B&gt; Winchester, Tenn.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Residence:&lt;/B&gt; Lexington, N.C.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Ryan Gifford started racing go-karts when he was 8. The hands-on driver spends his time off the track working on his cars every chance he gets to make them faster.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Ryan enjoys snowboarding, wakeboarding, working out, going to drive-in movies and hanging out with friends.

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TOP 4 Ryan Gifford - <B>Age:</B> 21<BR><BR><B>Hometown:</B> Winchester, Tenn.<BR><BR><B>Residence:</B> Lexington, N.C.<BR><BR>Ryan Gifford started racing go-karts when he was 8. The hands-on driver spends his time off the track working on his cars every chance he gets to make them faster.<BR><BR>Ryan enjoys snowboarding, wakeboarding, working out, going to drive-in movies and hanging out with friends.

Ryan Gifford - &lt;B&gt;Career Highlights:&lt;/B&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;In 2008, earned three wins, 17 top fives and 20 top 10s in 29 starts in select dirt and asphalt late model events.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt; Ran select dirt late model events in 2007; scored two top fives in the Storm Pay Dirt Late Model National.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt; Raced karts from 1997 - 2004, winning a number of feature races and two track championships.

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Ryan Gifford - <B>Career Highlights:</B><BR><BR>In 2008, earned three wins, 17 top fives and 20 top 10s in 29 starts in select dirt and asphalt late model events.<BR><BR> Ran select dirt late model events in 2007; scored two top fives in the Storm Pay Dirt Late Model National.<BR><BR> Raced karts from 1997 - 2004, winning a number of feature races and two track championships.

TOP 4 Sergio Pena - &lt;B&gt;Age:&lt;/B&gt; 17&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Hometown:&lt;/B&gt; Winchester, Va.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Residence:&lt;/B&gt; Mooresville, N.C.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;High school student Sergio Pena has been competing since he was 8 years old. On track to become a Formula One driver, he made the transition to NASCAR in 2008. &lt;BR&gt;Sergio also enjoys riding dirt bikes and playing basketball. He was a shooting guard for his school’s JV and Varsity teams.

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TOP 4 Sergio Pena - <B>Age:</B> 17<BR><BR><B>Hometown:</B> Winchester, Va.<BR><BR><B>Residence:</B> Mooresville, N.C.<BR><BR>High school student Sergio Pena has been competing since he was 8 years old. On track to become a Formula One driver, he made the transition to NASCAR in 2008. <BR>Sergio also enjoys riding dirt bikes and playing basketball. He was a shooting guard for his school’s JV and Varsity teams.

Sergio Pena - &lt;B&gt;Career Highlights:&lt;/B&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;In 2008, competed in the Bill Scott Formula Car road racing series at Summit Point in formula continental wing cars; won every race entered.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Finished second overall in the Formula TR Series standings in 2007; set seven track records and won 11 of 20 races.

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Sergio Pena - <B>Career Highlights:</B><BR><BR>In 2008, competed in the Bill Scott Formula Car road racing series at Summit Point in formula continental wing cars; won every race entered.<BR><BR>Finished second overall in the Formula TR Series standings in 2007; set seven track records and won 11 of 20 races.

TOP 6: Eliminated&lt;BR&gt;Michael Cherry - &lt;B&gt;Age:&lt;/B&gt; 21&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Hometown:&lt;/B&gt; Valrico, Fla.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Residence:&lt;/B&gt; Statesville, N.C.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Michael has been racing for the last six years. In 2008 and 2009 he earned a spot on the Drive for Diversity roster. His hero is Wendell Scott, the first African American to win a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. In addition to racing on asphalt, Michael also races dirt bikes in his spare time.

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TOP 6: Eliminated<BR>Michael Cherry - <B>Age:</B> 21<BR><BR><B>Hometown:</B> Valrico, Fla.<BR><BR><B>Residence:</B> Statesville, N.C.<BR><BR>Michael has been racing for the last six years. In 2008 and 2009 he earned a spot on the Drive for Diversity roster. His hero is Wendell Scott, the first African American to win a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. In addition to racing on asphalt, Michael also races dirt bikes in his spare time.

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Michael Cherry - &lt;B&gt;Career Highlights:&lt;/B&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Competed in the Late Model division at Greenville Pickens Speedway in 2009 as a member of the D4D program.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Competed in Late Model division at Motor Mile Speedway as a member of the 2008 Drive for Diversity class; earned Rookie of the Year honors.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Won the Sportsman Division Championship at Hendry County Speedway in 2007Ryan Gifford.

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Michael Cherry - <B>Career Highlights:</B><BR><BR>Competed in the Late Model division at Greenville Pickens Speedway in 2009 as a member of the D4D program.<BR><BR>Competed in Late Model division at Motor Mile Speedway as a member of the 2008 Drive for Diversity class; earned Rookie of the Year honors.<BR><BR>Won the Sportsman Division Championship at Hendry County Speedway in 2007Ryan Gifford.

TOP 6: Eliminated&lt;BR&gt;Katie Hagar - &lt;B&gt;Age:&lt;/B&gt; 24&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Hometown:&lt;/B&gt; Damariscotta, Maine&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Residence:&lt;/B&gt; Mooresville, N.C.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Katie began racing at age 11. A self-described competitive person, she isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty at the shop working on cars.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;She supports various charities and causes, and likes traveling, fishing, snowboarding, four-wheeling and working out.

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TOP 6: Eliminated<BR>Katie Hagar - <B>Age:</B> 24<BR><BR><B>Hometown:</B> Damariscotta, Maine<BR><BR><B>Residence:</B> Mooresville, N.C.<BR><BR>Katie began racing at age 11. A self-described competitive person, she isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty at the shop working on cars.<BR><BR>She supports various charities and causes, and likes traveling, fishing, snowboarding, four-wheeling and working out.

Katie Hagar - &lt;B&gt;Career Highlights:&lt;/B&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Raced in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series at Stockton 99 Speedway and Madera Speedway with the D4D program; one pole (set track record at Stockton 99), four top fives and seven top 10s. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Raced SMKI-BRMS from 1999 - 2002; Earned division top fives and top 10s and Rookie of the Year honors.

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Katie Hagar - <B>Career Highlights:</B><BR><BR>Raced in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series at Stockton 99 Speedway and Madera Speedway with the D4D program; one pole (set track record at Stockton 99), four top fives and seven top 10s. <BR><BR>Raced SMKI-BRMS from 1999 - 2002; Earned division top fives and top 10s and Rookie of the Year honors.

TOP 7: Eliminated&lt;BR&gt;Jessica Brunelli - &lt;B&gt;Age:&lt;/B&gt; 17&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Hometown:&lt;/B&gt; Hayward, Calif.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Residence:&lt;/B&gt; Huntersville, N.C.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Jessica is completing her high school education through online college prep independent study. This allows her the flexibility to race and still get a quality education.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;She enjoys community service, wakeboarding, and skiing.

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TOP 7: Eliminated<BR>Jessica Brunelli - <B>Age:</B> 17<BR><BR><B>Hometown:</B> Hayward, Calif.<BR><BR><B>Residence:</B> Huntersville, N.C.<BR><BR>Jessica is completing her high school education through online college prep independent study. This allows her the flexibility to race and still get a quality education.<BR><BR>She enjoys community service, wakeboarding, and skiing.

Jessica Brunelli - &lt;B&gt;Career Highlights:&lt;/B&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Finished third in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Modified division standings at All American Speedway in Roseville, Calif., with 10 top fives and 13 top 10s; won two trophy dash races and earned Rookie of the Year honors.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;In 2007, became the youngest driver to compete in the Skip Barber Regional Championship Series; earned Rookie of the Year honors.

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Jessica Brunelli - <B>Career Highlights:</B><BR><BR>Finished third in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Modified division standings at All American Speedway in Roseville, Calif., with 10 top fives and 13 top 10s; won two trophy dash races and earned Rookie of the Year honors.<BR><BR>In 2007, became the youngest driver to compete in the Skip Barber Regional Championship Series; earned Rookie of the Year honors.

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TOP 8: Eliminated&lt;BR&gt;Rebecca Kasten - &lt;B&gt;Age:&lt;/B&gt; 20&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Hometown:&lt;/B&gt; Mequon, Wisc.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Residence:&lt;/B&gt; Huntersville, N.C.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Rebecca began her racing career in go-karts like many other aspiring drivers, but she didn’t start racing competitively until she was 16. Her ability to adapt quickly helped her move from racing late models to testing stock cars on famous tracks.

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TOP 8: Eliminated<BR>Rebecca Kasten - <B>Age:</B> 20<BR><BR><B>Hometown:</B> Mequon, Wisc.<BR><BR><B>Residence:</B> Huntersville, N.C.<BR><BR>Rebecca began her racing career in go-karts like many other aspiring drivers, but she didn’t start racing competitively until she was 16. Her ability to adapt quickly helped her move from racing late models to testing stock cars on famous tracks.

Rebecca Kasten - &lt;B&gt;Career Highlights:&lt;/B&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;In 2009, raced in 12 ASA Late Model events at various tracks; tallied six top 10 finishes. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Competed in the Mid-American Stock Car Series in 2007, running over 40 limited late model events at various short tracks.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt; Won a limited late model race at Golden Sands Speedway in 2007.

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Rebecca Kasten - <B>Career Highlights:</B><BR><BR>In 2009, raced in 12 ASA Late Model events at various tracks; tallied six top 10 finishes. <BR><BR>Competed in the Mid-American Stock Car Series in 2007, running over 40 limited late model events at various short tracks.<BR><BR> Won a limited late model race at Golden Sands Speedway in 2007.

TOP 9: Eliminated&lt;BR&gt;Juan Pitta - &lt;B&gt;Age:&lt;/B&gt; 26&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Hometown:&lt;/B&gt; Galt, Calif.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Residence:&lt;/B&gt; Galt, Calif.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Juan Pitta participated in the D4D program in 2009. Juan works as a tire mechanic, and he is also a single father of a baby daughter. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;A true outdoorsman, Juan also enjoys playing golf, camping and boating.

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TOP 9: Eliminated<BR>Juan Pitta - <B>Age:</B> 26<BR><BR><B>Hometown:</B> Galt, Calif.<BR><BR><B>Residence:</B> Galt, Calif.<BR><BR>Juan Pitta participated in the D4D program in 2009. Juan works as a tire mechanic, and he is also a single father of a baby daughter. <BR><BR>A true outdoorsman, Juan also enjoys playing golf, camping and boating.

Juan Pitta - &lt;B&gt;Career Highlights:&lt;/B&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Scored seven top fives and 21 top 10s in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series in 2008.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Competed in Ron Sutton’s Winners Circle program; won Ron Sutton’s Winners Circle Driver Shootout.

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Juan Pitta - <B>Career Highlights:</B><BR><BR>Scored seven top fives and 21 top 10s in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series in 2008.<BR><BR>Competed in Ron Sutton’s Winners Circle program; won Ron Sutton’s Winners Circle Driver Shootout.

TOP 10: Eliminated&lt;BR&gt;Paul Harraka - &lt;B&gt;Age:&lt;/B&gt; 20&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Hometown:&lt;/B&gt; Wayne, N.J.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;Residence:&lt;/B&gt; Durham, N.C.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Racing since the age of seven, Paul Harraka has won over 175 races in all types of cars.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;He’s just as successful in the classroom as a student at Duke University. For the past three years he’s used weekends to travel across the country and race.

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TOP 10: Eliminated<BR>Paul Harraka - <B>Age:</B> 20<BR><BR><B>Hometown:</B> Wayne, N.J.<BR><BR><B>Residence:</B> Durham, N.C.<BR><BR>Racing since the age of seven, Paul Harraka has won over 175 races in all types of cars.<BR><BR>He’s just as successful in the classroom as a student at Duke University. For the past three years he’s used weekends to travel across the country and race.