Mike Shank
Mike Shank began his professional racing career in 1989, competing in various open-wheel series before advancing to the Indy Racing League. He later transitioned from driver to team owner, building a successful Toyota Atlantic program before expanding into sports car racing.
Shank moved his team into sports car competition in 2004, establishing what would become one of the most successful programs in IMSA. Under his leadership, MSR has earned three IMSA championships and major endurance victories, including three Rolex 24 At Daytona wins and two Petit Le Mans victories.
After making its Indianapolis 500 debut in 2017, MSR expanded into full-time INDYCAR competition. Shank celebrated his first Indianapolis 500 victory as a team owner in 2021, when Hélio Castroneves captured his historic fourth win at the Brickyard. The team added another Indy 500 victory in 2026 with Felix Rosenqvist.