Frank Aragaki - Mechanic
Frank Aragaki may as well have race gas pumping through his blood. He began racing at Willow Springs in 1986 and saw his career progress to racing at the AMA Pro National level on a wide variety of racebikes by the mid-1990s.
In 2003, Aragaki was asked if he'd like to move beyond just riding the bikes and use his vast experience building and tuning machines for other riders. Aragaki decided to give it a shot and has seen his life develop another facet as an excellent race mechanic.
In 2004, Aragaki joined Team Hammer and worked with Vincent Haskovec, a relationship that carried on into 2005. In 2006 and 2007, Aragaki worked with Geoff May on both his Supersport and Superstock bikes. In 2008, Aragaki worked with Blake Young. In 2009, Aragaki's expertise was put to the test when he was promoted to the Crew Chief for Jason DiSalvo in the middle of the season. The 2010 season presented a new challenge for Aragaki, as he served as Crew Chief and guided the #21 M4 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Superbike to three AMA Pro podium finishes.
For 2011, Aragaki has moved to Alabama and is working in Team Hammer’s Contract Services department, as Crew Chief for Danny Eslick’s #69 GEICO RMR Suzuki GSX-R600 in AMA Pro Daytona SportBike competition. |
Personal StatsBorn: 1967 Personal Status: Single Original Hometown: Arlington, Virginia Now Living In: Decatur, Alabama
First Job As Race Mechanic: 2003 Started With Team Hammer: 2004 2011 Rider: Danny Eslick
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