David Staab

David Staab is an American racing driver who began his competitive journey in 2011 after an exhilarating experience behind the wheel of a Lamborghini Gallardo. Initially an amateur racer, Staab honed his skills at Apex Driving Academy at MotorSport Ranch. He quickly transitioned to competitive racing, marking his debut race weekend with a victory in his class, driving a Mazda Global MX-5 Cup car, winning three races.

Staab's racing endeavors primarily involve Mazda-powered cars. He actively participates in the Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup, sanctioned by IMSA, utilizing an ND2 generation Mazda MX-5 Cup car. These cars are prepared to racing specifications by Flis Performance, featuring modifications such as a roll cage, fuel cell, and enhanced suspension. He also has competed in Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America, achieving podium finishes. In 2022, he won the Am/LB Cup race at the Lamborghini Grand Finals with Nikko Reger.

Beyond the track, Staab balances his racing passion with his profession as a Dallas-based corporate restructuring attorney. He uses racing simulators like iRacing to further develop his skills. He finds racing to be a relaxing outlet, a space where he can focus entirely on the car and the track. His racing team includes his wife, Melanie, and his son, William. According to Driver Database, as of November 2024, Staab has 3 wins, 2 poles, 8 podiums, and 1 fastest lap in 54 races started.