Cast of characters
Pete Aardema - Team Owner
In a world fuelled by adrenaline and relentless ambition, one man stands at its epicenter. Pete Aardema. Not a rocket man, but the stoic dreamer of v12 piston power!
Pete’s obsession lies with the pursuit of more horse power in what he views as honest power! No turbos, no compressor just well designed naturally aspirated engines.
At 84 - Petes not slowing down, far from it. He’s chasing his ultimate dream. 300MPH on the salt with an engine he created!
Kevin Braun - Partner
For over 30 relentless years, Kevin Braun has been the silent force behind Pete’s ideas — the mastermind who turns dreams into roaring, unforgiving power.
Quiet, lowkey but dazzlingly gifted.
Kevin Braun is the ultimate brains behind the operation! blending cutting-edge engineering with a lifetime of tinkering. Together, they’ve forged some of the most insane, jaw-dropping vehicle power plants ever seen on this earth.
But with Kevin potentially retiring at the end of the season, will we ever see another Aardema Braun creation?
Scott Goetz - Driver
Scott Goetz — close friend of Pete, Minnesotan native, fellow hot rodder who proudly dons the 200MPH club cap! Scott has been building cars with Pete for over 30 years. When he’s not building, he’s breaking records! From the world’s fastest Model A - to chasing the elusive 300MPH powered by their home-brew V12. Scott fearlessly pushes Petes creations to their limits.
Cal Rothe - Driver
Cal Rothe, a legend carved from the roar of a V12 engine.
On May 18, 2024, he gripped the wheel powered by a naturally aspirated V12, screaming with 920 horses unleashed, thrusting him to an earth-shattering 244.5 MPH.
Hold on tight, Cal isn’t done just yet!
Greg Quirin - MASTER Mechanic
Greg Quirin - talented mechanic, joined the team a few years ago. Brining to the team his expertise in automotive electronics.
Along with prepping and tuning the car, Greg has been documenting the teams progress on Youtube. He has been instrumental in getting the world to stand up and take notice of what Pete and Kevin have been ‘brewing up’!