Michael Potekhen (born August 15, 1979) is an American racing driver from Silverthorne, Colorado who competed in the Firestone Indy Lights Series. After starting in karts, Potekhen began racing in the Star Mazda West Series and Winter Series in 1997. He competed in Star Mazda West until 2001 when he moved to U.S. Formula Ford 2000. With Apex Racing shutting down before the start of the season, Potekhen did not start the 2008 Indy Lights season until May 23, with /Chastain Motorsports in the Firestone Freedom 100. He returned to the team late in the season to make four more starts.