Introduction: With her dad Paul's help, Mandi began racing karts on the dirt in Orlando, Florida at the age of 11. By the end of that year she was East Orange County Raceway's 1999 Go Kart Jr. Restricted Track Champion. She gained much experience racing against other boys and girls her age at Ocala Raceway, Lakeland Raceway, Dirt Devils and Port Saint Lucie.

In May 1999, she started racing her Ford Escort in the Junior Division 4 cylinder bombers at Orange County Raceway.

Early in 2003 her father purchased a mini-stock and she started running with the big boys on the asphalt at Orlando Speed World.

In 2004 and 2005 she raced a limited mini stock schedule at Orlando Speed World until she and her team decided to purchase a Late Model.

Last Season:  Mandi finished the 2007 season 3rd in championship points and qualifies for "Rookie of the Year" in the late model division.

It's interesting to note that Mandi does much of her own work on the racecar. The following is a note from her auto shop teacher in high school.

Special note from Mandi's Auto Academy Teacher Dominick J. Saffioti

Special Thanks to: Mandi would like to thank her mom and dad for their support. She would also like to thank her pit crew for all their hard work. and her sponsors, Rob Goderis & Sons, Builders of Fine Custom Homes, Jesse Solum from Amsoil and Jeepers Den.