Michele Bumgarner

Michele Bumgarner is a Filipina-American professional race car driver. Born on September 2, 1989, in Mandaluyong, Philippines, she is the daughter of an American father and a Filipina mother.14

Bumgarner's racing career began at a young age. She made her debut in the National Karting Series in the Philippines in 1999.5 Her passion for racing started in 1995, as she shared in her blog entry for TopGear.com.ph.3

Throughout her career, Michele has achieved several notable accomplishments:

• She became the first female to own the track record in Carmona, Philippines.2
• Bumgarner has competed in various racing series, including karting and open-wheel racing.
• She has pursued a racing career in the United States, aiming to advance in the motorsport world.24

Michele Bumgarner has been working towards competing in higher levels of motorsport, particularly in the United States. She left for the US on January 31, 2014, after spending the holidays in the Philippines, to further her racing career.4

As a professional race car driver, Michele Bumgarner has established her own racing entity, Michele Bumgarner Racing LLC. This demonstrates her commitment to her career and her efforts to build a brand around her racing pursuits.