This website is dedicated to real street performance and my current sports car, a 2014 Corvette Stingray. Is this website for a business? No. Sledgehammer Performance is simply my home garage, where I enjoy honing my skills as a shade-tree mechanic. You can find me in there tinkering with my vehicles a lot of the time. I take a lot of pride in my vehicles, and one look at them will be proof of that. I consider myself a pretty good mechanic, and very rarely will you see one of my vehicles in a shop. I prefer to handle virtually everything related to my vehicles, so I know it was done correctly and economically. When you can save money on labor, it certainly justifies any improvements from a budgetary standpoint.
I have always been interested in cars, learning how to wrench on my first driver at 16, which was a 1979 Chevette. Cars of that era required constant maintenance so I was always getting my hands dirty with the help of my dad. He taught me a lot about cars and what it takes to keep them running and looking nice. I hope I can pass that on to my young son as well. This site has been on the Internet in some form or another since 1998 if you can believe it. It became Cedar Crest Speedlab in 2010 (formerly myturboregal.com) and was migrated to WordPress in 2014 for ease of updating and cataloging garage blog entries. In 2024, it was rebranded as Sledgehammer Performance.
I’m a YouTuber who loves capturing the world of cars, from hands-on projects to local and national car shows. I share the builds, the stories, and the excitement behind every ride, giving viewers an up-close look at the machines and the people who bring them to life.
In my professional life, I work in healthcare information technology and have held an active MCSE certification since November 24, 1997. I stay current with emerging technologies and continue to renew my certifications as new products come to market. I also spent six years teaching at Purdue University Global—an experience that was both incredibly rewarding and memorable. Many of my students became friends, and seeing them succeed in IT careers is something I take great pride in.
Outside of work, I’m passionate about fitness and bodybuilding. I’ve been training consistently since I was twenty and spend much of my free time at FIT gym. Staying active helps me stay sharp both mentally and physically.
In the summer, you’ll usually find me on the lake enjoying boating, jet skiing, or simply relaxing with friends and family in Clear Lake. It’s the perfect way to recharge after a busy week.
Another place you’ll often find me is in the garage. I take pride in maintaining my vehicles—both for performance and appearance. Whether I’m tuning an engine or detailing the finish, I enjoy the process. A streaming car show playing in the background, and a few hours of wrenching—it’s the ultimate stress relief. I’ve always believed that taking care of your vehicles pays off over time, especially when it comes to saving on labor and avoiding preventable breakdowns.
