Early Life
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Dana graduated from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. Before becoming a race driver, he worked as a mechanic, a private racing coach, a driving instructor, a PR & marketing account representative. He also was an editor and journalist covering motor sport, his writing having appeared in AutoWeek, Sports Illustrated and Maxim.
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