Bob Bode

Owner/Driver and Fuel Management

Walt Przybyl, Jr.

Crew Chief

Walt resides in Lancaster, New York and is in his fifth year with Bode Racing.  Walt is President of PRZ Technologies, a machine tool specialty company. Walt also moonlights as a Rocket Scientist.   Walt has been involved in drag racing for 30 years. Walt is currently with Mia Sophia Manno.

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Dave Kennedy

Car Chief/Cylinder Head Specialist

Dave resides in East Otto, New York and is in his fifth year with Bode Racing.  Dave is the manager of X-L Envelope Company in Buffalo, New York.  Dave has been involved in drag racing for 30 years.  Dave was partners with a childhood friend who ran an A/Altered during the 90's. Dave is married to wife, Janet.

John "Pittsburgh" Fiorita

Top End/Right Side of Motor

John has been is in his fifth year with Bode Racing. He joined us after working with Tom Hoover for over 10 years. John is currently with "Pittsburgh" Jean.

Frank "Frankie" Kabbe
Bottom End

Frankie resides in Des Plaines, Illinois and is in his fourth year with Bode Racing. Frankie works with his parents at the family hardware store in Chicago, Illinois.

Jim "Leaker" Lecas, Sr.

Clutch Specialist and Transporter Driver

Jim resides in Addison, Illinois.  He is in his fifth year with Bode Racing.  Jim is a car and truck mechanic.  Jim also does truck driver training.  His hobbies include bowling and all sports. Jim is married to wife, Chris.

Phil Stock

Assistant Team Manager/Engine Specialist

Phil resides in Orange, California and is in his seventh year with Bode Racing.  Phil owns an engine shop where he builds racing engines for boats. Phil is a retired high school principle.

Rich Carp

Top End/Left Side of Motor

Rich is in his third year with Bode Racing. Rich works as a technician for a large auto dealership in Gurnee, Illinois. Rich is married to wife, Corrie and they have a son, Brandon.

Mike "Bonfire" Dusinski
Bottom End

Mike resides in Wisconsin and is in his second year with Bode Racing. Mike owns his own renovation business. Mike is married.

Eric Fahy
Cylinder Head Specialist/Body Specialist

Eric resides in Buffalo, Ny and is in his second year with Bode Racing. Eric's marital status is "single and looking."

Eugene Gray
Transporter Driver/ Fuel Specialist

Eugene resides in Orange, California and is in his second year with Bode Racing.

Alice Bode

Hospitality Manager/Bob's Favorite Crew Member to Back Him Up After A Burnout

When Alice is not backing up Bob on the race track, she serves as manager of hospitality in our pit. Alice is a veteran flight attendant for United Airlines, based out of Chicago's O'Hare Airport flying domestic routes.

Bobby Bode, III

Public Relations/Team Mascot

Bobby joined Bode Racing on April 23, 2002 and has been coming out the the track to watch his father, Bob Bode, compete since he was 5 weeks old.  Bobby enjoys attending the Sunday pre-race driver introduction ceremonies with his dad. Bobby can also be seen helping out the rest of the crew in the pit.

Gregg and Irene Thompson
Alard Machine Products Team Sponsor