Pierre Jules "Pete" Michel

Pierre “Pete” Jules Michel, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 3, 2018 at his home in Perry, Georgia.

Pierre Michel was born on July 21, 1948 in Manchester, New Hampshire to the late Eugene and Marie-Jeanne Michel. He was widely known in the karting industry beginning with the opening of Michel’s Kartway, Inc. on October 1, 1967 in Miami, Florida. Pete started racing himself in 1958 and building motors for other racers since 1967. On March 12, 2016, Pete was inducted in the World Karting Association’s Hall of Fame. He has since passed down his love of racing to his children, Matthew and Ashley Michel.

Pete is survived by his beloved wife, Linda Michel; children, Collette Baglia, Matthew Michel, Ashley Michel, Tina Romaine, Teri Rionda (George); grandchildren, Kayla Rionda, Geovanni Romaine, Nicole Romaine, Victor Romaine, Noah Romaine and Jordan Rionda; siblings, Andy Michel and Paul Michel (Cookie).

Pete’s memorial gathering will be held on Friday, August 10, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home, 417 S. Houston Lake Road Warner Robins, GA 31088.

McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with Mr. Michel’s arrangements.