MATTHEW PADRICK
Matthew returns to crew for RAAM 2016. He just completed his 2nd year at Purdue University where he is a professional flight major. Matthew has been dating Jeff Zaniker's eldest daughter, Alexi, for the past five years and has participated in numerous MS walks, bike rides and even a Muck Fest for MS. He has learned a lot about MS from his involvement with the Zaniker family and is excited to do his part in any way he can help. Matthew is excited to return to the team this year as a vehicle driver. With the change in our vehicle configuration this year all crew members will be taking turns driving different cars and maybe even on both teams. Matthew is looking forward to getting to know new crew members and once again journeying across the country. He is not excited to miss out on sleep like everyone else. Naturally the super power that Matthew would like to have is the ability to fly. If he could sit down to lunch with one person it would be Eddie Rickenbacker. He would choose Eddie because, "He was a famous race car driver and World War I ace pilot. He did a lot to promote the aviation industry by showing people how amazing flying is. He also owned the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a few years, so we share two interests. It would be fun to talk about racing and aviation with one of the greats." |
Matthew Top 5 Playlist:
Dream On - Aerosmith I Need to Know - Tom Petty Whatsername - Green Day In the Garage - Weezer One Chance - Modest Mouse |