Tony Kaanta - CREW CHIEF

Tony has a degree in Protective Services as well as a degree in Business Administration from UW-Stout. Tony is a valuable asset focusing on the financial aspect of the business off the track. At the track, Tony focuses on all areas of car preparation and is a key component to the success of our team.

Kris Kaanta

At the track, Kris help out with all aspects of the car. He is also involved with some of the background work associated with the team and updates the Kaanta website on a regular basis. After serving 5 years in the U.S. Navy and receiving a degree from UW-Eau Claire, Kris is currently working as a Programmer at Menards.

Dean Johnson

aka: MacGyver. Dean has been with Kaanta Racing since the early 1990's. He provides a great amount of attention to the race car. Dean focuses primarily with the power plant of the car as well as drive-line components, and spends a good deal of time looking at the stucture of the car after each and every race. Dean is a foreman at Ken Vance Motors in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Rick Krumrie

Rick has been with Kaanta Racing since the beginning...1979. In those early years, Rick was the sole builder of every engine John raced. Rick focuses his attention to the engine on and off the track. Rick is the service manager at Rick's Auto Care Center in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Doug VanZee

Doug is from Corsica, SD and travels many miles each season to visit the Kaanta Racing team. When Doug makes an appearance he is always working on the car in some way. Doug surprises us with his spontaneous appearances each year and gives us hope that there may be an extra crew guy at the next event. Doug is an owner-operator of C & D Trucking.