Rock and Roll Offroad Team Bio:

  STEVE TYO
Nickname: “Steve O”
Hometown: Lakeside, CA.
Current: San Antonio, TX.
Position: Owner/ Driver
Steve comes from a very competitive family background, with a father (Doug Tyo) racing in the professional ranks of the NHRA and IHRA for over 30 years. Growing up in Southern California, weekend trips to Glamis and Mexico to race off-road are just part of the culture. The family fabrication and chassis business along with the love for racing and the desert have inspired Steve in the racing and business worlds. After serving the country (US Army Infantry) during the Gulf War Steve started his competitive driving career.

Competitive background: Steve has a diverse racing background including Motocross, PRA Pro Stock, NHRA Alcohol Dragsters, NHRA Top Fuel and in recent years class 5 unlimited and Trophy Trucks.
Hobbies: Whitewater Kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking, surfing
Family: Sandy Tyo (wife), and Summer (8)

  GREG ATWELL
Nickname: “Number 1”
Hometown: San Antonio, TX.
Position: Navigator
Greg specializes in organization and planning for the TA Racing team. His experience competing in and directing the TMBRA Mountain Bike racing series, Crew chief for the TA Racing TXPRA Pro-stock efforts make him the perfect candidate to keep the Rock and Roll Unlimited Class 5unlimited car on course and in the winner’s circle. Greg’s focus on attention to detail, race preparation and winning attitude are a must have in the second seat!

Competitive background: Greg has 10+ years racing in TMBRA, TXPRA Pro-stock and in recently class 5 unlimited.
Hobbies: Mountain biking, hunting
Family: Shari (wife), Chase (son) and Travis (son)

  ALLEN ENGLEBERT
Nickname: “The Professor”
Hometown: Corpus Christi, TX.
Position: Co-Driver
Allen has been racing off-road in class 5 and class 12 for over 20 years. Allen and Steve have been campaigning Allens’ single seat class 12 in the Texas series for 3 years and are always at the front of the pack. Allen brings his diverse background of racing off-road in everything from class 5 to trophy truck to the TA Racing team. We call him the professor for his ability to adapt and overcome anything the desert can throw at him. He is the guy you want when you need it done right and done right now! His driving style is smooth, fast and precise.

Competitive background: Many years in Mexico, SCORE and BITD with the Zorba#60 Trophy Truck including an amazing team effort 3rd place overall in the 2009 BITD season.
Hobbies: Camping, desert and family
Family: Kristina (daughter)

  MAILE KAHANANUI-POPE
Nickname: “Racer X”
Hometown: Hawaii
Current: San Diego, CA.
Position: Co-Driver
This is Mailes first year behind the wheel in Class 5unlimited. It didn’t take long to convert this Hawaiian from ocean to desert! She along with
Shari Atwell and two Guest Racers will be racing the Rock and Roll Unlimited class 5 at the M.O.R.E Powder-Puff Oct. 9-10th to generate
awareness for Breast Cancer. She has a competitive personality, winning attitude, and a heavy right foot.

Competitive background: Rookie Driver 2010 season
Hobbies: Aquatic junkie~


Team 7238, Best in the Desert!