Witchkraft Racing History
Witchkraft Racing originated in 1994 with Joe Kraft, Mike Merrill, Chuck Seilnacht, Kevin Patmore, and Wes and Jan Swain. During that time, the entire team had received numerous accolades, both at the amateur and expert ranks. The team was rooted back in the old Great Lakes Roadracing Association (GLRRA) days and stemmed from friendships that were made during that time. Kevin Patmore helped establish the team's identity, which is still represented today.
As the team continued to race, additions to the core group included Bob Watson and Eddie Kraft, who added to the team's accomplished list of race wins and championships. Chad Tefft and Aaron Bagwell also became close friends and quickly joined the team as well - further contributing to the list of notable accomplishments.
Fast forward several years, and while most of the team has hung up the leathers and moved onto other things, they continue to stay in touch and still make it out to the track on occassion.
Today the Witchkraft Racing team remains strong and will be chasing wins in regional, national and AMA-level events this upcoming season. To the left, you see the people that will be working towards those goals.
The Team
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Joe Kraft at Shelby Twp., Michigan
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Doug Cornett at Fowlerville, Michigan
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Garry Hayes at Madison Heights, Michigan
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Eddie Kraft at Shelby Twp., Michigan
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