Tom has been a business owner for over 3 decades primarily in the automotive related industries and currently owns a successful automotive repair facility in Dorchester, MA. In the 1970’s and 1980’s, Tom was also involved in public relations and informational seminars for Mobil Oil Corporation and Massachusetts Gas Retailers Association. Currently he is a member of the New England Service Station and Auto Repair Association. He also has been a speaker for Sun Oil Corporation.

Tom has been involved in Drag Racing since the 1960’s and currently is working with his son Jonathan, as the senior member and founder of Team Pickett Racing. He is the driver of one of the team’s two cars and the founding father of Team Pickett. Tom brings a wealth of racing knowledge to the team and holds a national record for his 1967 Chevelle S/S. Under his direction the team held the record for “Fastest Oldsmobile Powered Funny Car” for 5 years.

“Driving The Future of Motorsports” is a realization of one of Tom’s life long dreams for Team Pickett Racing.