Michael George Salinas (born April 27, 1961) is an American NHRA drag racer.

From 2001 to 2009, Mike began competing in the Nostalgia Eliminator 1 and 7.0 Pro Class at his home tracks in Bakersfield and Sacramento.

Throughout his professional career he has secured 9 event wins, reset multiple speed and track records, and became the first person in Motorsports History to reach 300 mph in the 1/8th mile.

He is the father of NHRA Top Fuel driver Jasmine Salinas and Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Jianna Evaristo.

When he's not racing, Mike and his wife, Monica, along with his daughters, have been running their family-owned business, Valley Services, since 1986.