When first chatting with Guy about getting a real racer on board to help the TEAM out I asked him how can he help the Team's members who want to learn how to "really" drive.

When he fired this note back to me I said...You're Hired!

See Below his reply to me:


Darren,
I would like to become part of the TeamSpeed.com family as a 'pro driver' who can interact in the TeamSpeed community as a resource for information regarding high-performance driving & techniques, track day driving events, feedback and information on specific sports and super cars, and of course anything regarding racing! Also, to invite them to the Cosmo-Sport track events to TeamSpeed.com members and offer a place for them to truly learn how to drive and enjoy their cars in a safe, fun and exciting manner, through a premium experience - a truly exclusive, first-class event - with absolutely the best driving instruction available - one-on-one with current, professional race drivers, led by our TeamSpeed.com Pro-Racing Star, Guy Cosmo.

Here is a little history on our new resident racer:

Pro Racer
Guy Cosmo is one of the most successful and versatile young racing drivers of his day. Guy is recognized as a first-class professional racer in the sports car road racing industry, having won the 2005 American Le Mans Series Rookie of the Year award and positioning himself as a proven front-runner in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Daytona Prototype category. Guy's success stems from supportive family, friends and fans that have helped him through race wins and championships from Kart Racing, Formula Ford, Formula 2000, Star Mazda and Toyota Atlantic, to his professional endeavors in the Grand-Am and American Le Mans Series. Guy’s extensive background between open-wheel formula cars, sports prototypes and GT sedans make him one of the most diverse and accomplished young drivers in the world.

Teacher
Guy's track record as an accomplished race driver is matched by his reputation as one of the leading and most sought-after driving instructors in the country. Guy has always had a knack for 'teaching', and truly enjoys sharing his experiences behind the wheel. Between his hectic racing schedule, Guy can be found at race tracks throughout the country working with clients for one-on-one private coaching or group instruction as well as teaching at various driving and racing schools, helping drivers develop their skill behind the wheel.

Entrepreneur
Having created a successful driving career and coaching business on his own, Guy wanted to further capitalize on his creative ability and experience in motorsports. In 2007 Guy created Cosmo-Sport, Inc. - a company dedicated to providing niche-market retail products in the motorsports industry and exclusive track day driving events in Southern Florida. Cosmo-Sport has since grown to include subsidiary companies COSMEDIA - for Motorsports Consulting, Public Relations, Web Solutions & Media; Trackday Elite - an Exclusive Membership-Only Driving Club; and is in the process of developing a driving school.

• Extensive experience in car and chassis development, tire testing, driver coaching, data acquisition and knowledge of tracks throughout North America.
• Fast, responsible and consistent. Solid history of excellent results while preserving equipment and avoiding incidents.
• Infectious enthusiasm, ability to boost team morale. Young, marketable, professional and a favorite with fans and media.

 

Career Highlights


2008:
In 2008 Guy will compete in the Grand-Am Rolex Sportscar Series’ Daytona Prototype Category, driving for Spirit Of Daytona Racing in the #09 Coyote / Porsche V-8 development program.

2007:
Grand-Am Rolex 24 at Daytona, Blackforest Motorsports, Ford Mustang GT
Grand-Am Daytona Prototype: Doran Racing, Brumos Racing, Southard Motorsports, Spirit of Daytona
5th Place, KONI Challenge Series Street Tuner Championship - Fountain Motorsports BMW 330i
1 Win, 2 Podium Finishes (2 Seconds)
Chosen as Development Driver for Spirit Of Daytona Racing / Lozano Brothers Porsche-V8 engine development and Fabcar/Coyote Daytona Prototype Chassis development programs.

2006:
3rd Place American Le Mans Series LMP2 Team Championship, #8 B-K Motorsports / Mazda Program
4th Place Grand-Am Rolex Daytona Prototype Team Championship, #19 Playboy / Uniden Racing
Co-driver to NASCAR driver Bobby Labonte in Grand-Am Daytona Prototypes / Spirit of Daytona Racing
Grand-Am Cup Series, Fountain Motorsports BMW 330i

2005:
WINNER - American Le Mans Series ROOKIE OF THE YEAR.
3rd Place American Le Mans Series LMP2 Category, #8 B-K Motorsports / Mazda Development Program
1 Win, 8 Podium Finishes (3 Seconds, 4 Thirds)
Grand-Am Cup Series, BGB Motorsports Porsche 996
Grand American Rolex 24 at Daytona, Apple Motorsports Porsche GT3 Cup

2004:
Grand-Am Cup Series, BGB Motorsports Porsche 996
Star Mazda Pro Series Test / Development Driver, American Speed Factory
Chosen by Toyota Racing Development as Daytona Prototype Test Driver at Rolex 24 Tests
Tested in Finlay Motorsports Riley/BMW Daytona Prototype

2003:
Grand American Rolex, Grand-Am Cup and American Le Mans Series Debuts.
3 Podiums and 2 Fourths in only 5 Grand-Am Daytona Prototype Starts
2 Wins in 2 Starts in Grand-Am Cup STI class
4th Place - Grand-Am Rolex 24 At Daytona; Cegwa Sport Toyota/Fabcar Daytona Prototype
9th Place – 12 Hours of Sebring; LMP 900 - American Spirit Racing Riley & Scott
Completed impressive test with JML Team Panoz LMP 900
Chosen as Development Driver for new Star Mazda Pro Formula Car

2002:
WINNER - Star Mazda North American Championship
4 Race Wins out of 9 races
2 Pole Positions, each over one full second faster than all other drivers.
Chosen by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. as official test driver for tire development

2001:
CART Toyota Atlantic Championship series debut
4 Street circuit starts, 4 Top-ten finishes

2000:
Works Development Driver for Mygale Race Cars, Racing Denmark/Team Den Bla Avis
2nd Place, Scandinavian Formula 2000 Championship
2 Race Wins, 2 Poles, 14 Top-five Finishes
Completed impressive CART Toyota Atlantic test with Michael Shank Racing

1999:
WINNER - USF2000 American Continental Championship
5 Race Wins, 7 Pole Positions out of 8 races
Most laps led in 6 of 8 races
2nd Place, SCCA Valvoline Runoffs Formula Continental
Completed impressive Indy Lights test with Brian Stewart Racing
Chosen by Dunlop Tires as official test driver for tire development

1998:
3rd Place, USF2000 National Championship "B" class
2 Race Wins, 4 Podium finishes, Qualified 3rd or better in all races

1997:
WINNER - Formula Ford 1600 Southeast Division
Rookie year in SCCA competition, FF 1600
4 National Wins, 2 Track records, 7 Podium finishes in 9 Nationals.
Qualified 3rd or better in all 9 Nationals, Picked as favorite to win 1997 Valvoline Runoffs

1996:
Eastern Motor Racing Association Club Formula Ford - 3 Wins and 1 Second in 4 races

1991-95:
60 Kart Races; 21 Wins, 16 Seconds, 11 Thirds, 12 Top-fives
Swiss Hutless factory driver – CIK Karting World Championships, Valence France
Swiss Hutless factory driver – CIK Karting North American Championships

 

Cosmo-Sport Track Events - Cosmo-Sport :: Exclusive Track Day Driving Events and Driving Gear ::

This is were you can find out about Guy's track events he sets up.
currently we are working together to set something up with special pricing for teamspeed members in late October, until then let's again give Guy a really warm Team welcome!

 

Guy, Glad to have you part of the "Team Speed" family. It is a thrill to have a true professional of your caliber on-board. Enjoy your stay with us Pal....

 

Welcome Guy! DJ, you have his height, weight, and marital status?! Are you his pimp?

 

Welcome to the Team!

 

Very cool!

 

Why, you lookin' for a date

 

Welcome to the Team, glad to have you here.

 

Guy, big to the Team. Great asset to have.