Howie Chuang

2004 Acura TSX, #011

Tell me about you .
- Taiwanese background, but grew up in Philippines and Indonesia. Canada has been my home since mid-90's. Motorsports was always a pipe dream as the only exposure growing up is watching the occasional F1, rally, and DTM racing on TV. But with the limited access grew a fascination of the sport over the years.

How long have you been racing ?
- One year.

Why did you get into racing ?
- I'm trying to fulfill the other half of "work hard, play hard."

Who in your life has had the biggest impact on your racing career ?
- My buddy Goran who convinced me to get into the sport, and Karlo who convinced me to get my own race car.

Do you have any sponsors ?
- No. Does paycheque count?

Favorite moment in racing ?
- Getting into the race car for the first time, finishing the race and realizing the one time pipe dream is now reality.

Dream Race car ?
- CLK GTR

Mercedes or Redbull ?
- Red Bull

Something funny or interesting we should know about you.
- I speak five languages. None of them any good.

Most embarrassing moment ?
- Getting down on one knee to propose to my wife and almost couldn't get back up because I strained my knee. At least she still said yes.

Does your car number have a special meaning ? Why did you choose it ?
- It's my online password. Just kidding, no special meaning.

Favorite quote ?
- Everything is important - Singer Porsche

What car did you take driver training in ?
- 90's Spec Miata

First race car ?
- Acura TSX

Do you have a nickname ?
- "E." If you say it long enough it's also how the car sounds when I brake too late into a corner.

Do you name your cars ?
- No

What would be on the gag reel of your life.
- Gag reel is being rewritten everyday.

Whats your most useless talent
- I can fall asleep anytime, anywhere.

What will your gravestone read?
- Thats a wrap!