Michael Townsend

Biography

SFC Carl Townsend brings a wealth of experience from a distinguished military career spanning over a decade. Serving with the 101st Airborne Division and the elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), Carl completed multiple combat deployments to Afghanistan. Later, he transitioned to the rigorous Special Forces Assessment and Selection, earning a place on an operational detachment (Alpha) where he served for nine years. With over 50 months of combat deployment across Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, and numerous countries in Northern Africa, Carl has demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication to his country. Currently, Carl serves as a senior assessor for the Special Forces Assessment and Selection course at Camp Mackall, North Carolina, where he plays a pivotal role in identifying and training future Special Forces operators. Beyond his professional commitments, Carl has maintained a keen interest in motorsports and racing. He has been actively involved in building and racing endurance cars, participating in challenging endurance races ranging from 16 to 24 hours in duration. Notably, Carl has also tackled the demanding "Mint 400" off-road race, achieving an impressive 2nd place finish in a testament to his perseverance and skill behind the wheel.

Driver Statistics
Racing Since May 31, 2024
Events Participated 1
Stints Driven 7
Laps Completed 42
First Place Finishes 1
Second Place Finishes 3
Third Place Finishes 3
Total Podiums 7

Licenses

Member ID: 223521
Expiration Date: 2025-06-18

Other Experience

Number of Races
9
Number of Days
40
Test Session
2024-05-31

Test Session
2024-05-31
2000 BMW 325Ci #117
Michael Townsend
Laps: 0

Race Session
2024-05-31
2000 BMW 325Ci #117
Michael Townsend
Laps: 9

Race Session
2024-06-01
2000 BMW 325Ci #117
Michael Townsend
Laps: 6
2000 BMW 325Ci #117
Michael Townsend
Laps: 14
2000 BMW 325Ci #117
Michael Townsend
Laps: 13

Race Session
2024-06-02
2000 Bmw E46 325i #118
Michael Townsend
Laps: 0
2000 BMW 325Ci #117
Michael Townsend
Laps: 0