Born and raised in Olympia, Washington, Mike Thielen grew up as a street racer dominating the asphalt in his local area. Over the years, he has successfully raced in many different platforms, from Good Guys A/Gas to Pinks All Out, A/A Supercharged to Future Street Outlaws and NHRA Top Sportsman to grudge style races, all up and down the west coast. Now, Mike is excited to enter a second year in the NHRA Pro Mod category and grateful to be partnered with the three-time pro mod world champion Mike Janis Racing team.

 

Mike has always been passionate about racing, but his passion doesn't stop there. He is also a commercial helicopter pilot and a true entrepreneur who worked hard and started a few businesses of his own. He and his wife, Lori, live, work and play together and she has been by his side every step of the way. They still make their home in Olympia and both work at Glacier Aviation, which they started as a small helicopter tour company in 1995 and have grown into a flight school and full service fixed-base operation at their local airport.

 

Mike's future goals are to make a real name for himself in NHRA Pro Mod and continue to race as long as he can. He's looking forward to qualifying at all races this year, winning a few, continuing to learn and of course having a lot of fun along the way!

 

QUICK FACTS

 

Born:  September 15, 1970 in Olympia, Washington

 

Wife:  Lori (Warren) Thielen

 

Height/Weight:  6'1"/205 lbs.

 

Occupation:  Business Owner, Commercial Helicopter Pilot, Race Car Driver

 

Businesses:  Glacier Aviation, Glacier Motorsports, T Brothers Liquor Lodge, Glacier Gun Club

 

Hobbies:  Boating, flying, racing, traveling to warm places, spending time with family and friends