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Our Team
TYLER WARNER, Founder, #1ID
Wrecked Neck Racing was created and founded by U.S. Army Veteran and mechanic, Tyler Warner. Tyler has been a mechanic for over 18 years. He has built and driven demolition derby cars for 8 years. The Wrecked Neck family has a team of drivers, pit crew, friends, family, and lots of community support. Tyler's dream is to see the Wrecked Neck name everywhere and to be able to grow the Mentorship Program statewide. He has won multiple awards in the community including awards from KSL and the 2023 Community Service Award from the Payson Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce.
Tyler's number is 1ID, which is representing the First Infantry Division in the Army. He is a proud veteran and loves serving others. He is working on a PTSD Awareness Campaign for 2024.
SARISHA WARNER, Co-Founder
Sarisha Martin (Warner) is Tyler's wife, number one cheerleader, and business partner. Sarisha handles the business end of Wrecked Neck Racing, and manages social media and basic videography. She was the mastermind behind the Mentorship Program. On the side, Sarisha enjoys photography as a hobby. She and Tyler have three future derby drivers together. Sarisha has a background in management and truly enjoys how rewarding her role is in the program and the management of the racing team. She is in school to get her bachelor's in Marketing.
Seth Carter, #1-145FA Lead Tech Inspection
Seth Carter, 21, of Payson, Utah, is an automotive enthusiast with a knack for engines. He's known for his expertise in collision repair and automotive knowledge. In 2022, Seth assisted fellow students in building demolition derby cars before joining our team the next year, receiving a custom car from Johnny Tanner of the Tannerites. Seth also works on dirt bikes, trucks, and his derby cars. Additionally, he serves as the lead tech inspector, ensuring safety and standards are met at all of our derbies. Seth has been trained in hundreds of hours of inspections and hopes to bring fairness to our tech inspection experience.
His race number is #1-145FA, representing his brother Trevor who served in the 1-145 Field Artillery.
"He works at Built for Peters."-Massa Ty
Seth Lai, Equipment Manager
Seth Lai has been a cornerstone of our program since its inception. Starting in welding classes, Seth's journey led him to become an integral part of our demolition derby program in 2023. After graduating, he pursued his passion for mechanics, enrolling as a diesel mechanic student at UVU, where he's currently pursuing his degree. With a wealth of experience in building over 10 demolition derby cars and flagging at numerous events, Seth has emerged as the equipment manager and flagger for our derby team. His dedication to safety and fairness is unmatched, ensuring that everyone stays safe and the competition remains fair throughout the show, and that our equipment is running smoothly and we'll accounted for.
"My Grandpa has dinosaur guys."-Seth
Josh & Skye Jensen-Timing Leads/Registration
Josh and Skye have been a part of our program since the beginning, with Josh being a pit crew member for the ALC in 2022. Josh and Skye got married in 2023 and now own their own home. Both have been avid supporters of the team and our Mentorship Program, volunteering their time whenever they are able, while maintaining their GSP puppies at home. Josh and Skye are now head timers, registration, and in charge of maintaining heat lineup and placements!
Bryan Johnson, Head of Security
Bryan joined the military as a mechanic right after highschool in 2008. When he got out, he started working for Pepsi for 9 months, and then moved on to building gun safes at Liberty Safe for 9 years. Bryan recently switched over to construction truck driving for Evans Grader and Paving for the last 2 years. Bryan enjoys 4 wheeling, working on cars, hanging out with friends and family. He is married to Jessica Johnson with 2 kids, Vincent and Audree. Bryan and Tyler served together in Korea and have been best friends ever since.
Emily Yates, Driver
Emily became part of the team through the Yates Place homeschool group and enjoys being involved with a supportive community. She is currently attending college and has a strong interest in music, which she enjoys exploring in her free time.
Sean Black, #8
Sean Black is an Air Force veteran and high school welding teacher. He is a family man with a passion for building. Sean brings his welding and fabrication skills into the demolition derby world. New to the sport, he contributes as a builder, welder, safety flagger, and focused on learning the craft and helping keep the arena safe. He is going on 3 seasons with the team, and building a mini car!
James Brophy
James is a heavy equipment mechanic and enjoys project trucks and doing auto body. On the team he's usually the one videoing each heat, and having the best time spray painting each build with a custom Brophy paint job.
Brysen Hunter
Brysen Hunter is 21 years old and grew up in Spanish Fork, UT. He has spent most of his life around trucks, equipment, and working with his hands. He works as a heavy-duty truck and equipment mechanic, which he enjoys because he likes fixing things and figuring out how they work. When he's not working, he likes getting outside, especially going camping and spending time hanging out with friends. He's pretty laid-back and enjoy good company, fresh air, and staying busy. He enjoys being part of the Wrecked Neck Racing team and says this has been the best experience of his life.