Born in Whitestone, New York. In 1985, his first season of SCCA Formula Atlantic racing, Michael finished 2nd in the SCCA National Championship Run Offs at Road Atlanta. During the years 1986 and 1987 he competed in the ECAR Formula Atlantic Championship with a total of 5 wins, finishing 3rd in points in 1987.
Michael, born in Whitestone, New York, began his SCCA Formula Atlantic racing career in 1985. He excelled, finishing second in the SCCA National Championship Run Offs at Road Atlanta that year. Over the next two years, he competed in the ECAR Formula Atlantic Championship, securing five wins and ultimately finishing third in points in 1987.