Picture at Colorado National  Speedway

John Gerloff

#7

John Gerloff drives the #7 Sprint class car.  His home track is Colorado National Speedway.  He lives in Brighton, CO.

Team members helping John are:  Joe Denning, Ty Householder.  Rick Lowery is the car owner.

John started racing in 1973 in the Street Stock Class at Midwest Speedway because he liked it.  His first win was in '74 in the Street Stock Class at Midwest Speedway.  Career highlights include the following Track Championships: 1 Midwest Speedway, 7 times Eagle Raceway in Sprint, 1 I-80 Speedway in Sprint Class, 2 Rocky Mountain  in Sprint, 1 Sunset Speedway in Late Model ('83).

The thrill of racing for John is the speed and power of the engine - controlling the "beast"!  His most exciting racing moment was winning the Jackson Nationals in Minnesota in'88.  He's most proud of his numerous Track Championships.

John's racing hero is Steve Kinser (The King).

Of racing, John says, "It's an expensive hobby!".