THE BEGINNING
Did you come from a racing family, or were you the first in your family to get involved in racing?
I was the first in my family to get involved in racing.
Were you ever a race car driver?
Yes
Racing Division
358 Modified
Racing Bio
Local weekly racer who loved Saturday night competition and the pit atmosphere.
At what point did you transition from being a driver to becoming a car owner?
I realized I enjoyed helping others race just as much as driving.
How many years have you been a car owner?
25
Where is the car based out of
Allentown Pennsylvania
Full-time job or company (if applicable)
Owner of a Stew's Auto Repair
What first sparked your interest in racing, and how did you get started?
Watching local racing and getting involved in the pits.
Were there other car owners who helped you early on, and how did they help you grow as a car owner?
Learned by listening and sharing ideas with experienced owners, and I'm still learning and sharing every week.
Tell fans three things they would be surprised to know about you.
Still get nervous, love talking with fans, usually last to leave the track.
PERSONAL INVOLVEMENT AS A CAR OWNER
Does the car stay at your location, or is it maintained by the driver?
Local, shared with driver and crew.
Do you get your hands dirty working on the car, or does the crew handle the maintenance?
Yes, when possible.
Do you regularly attend the races in person?
Every week.
How many races do you participate in each year?
17 weeks if Mother Nature is willing.
What’s your favorite race of the year?
Any race I win with a full grandstand of fans.
What’s your favorite racetrack?
Grandview Speedway.
What’s the biggest race of the year that you compete in?
The 76'er
What’s the biggest win you’ve had as a car owner — and when and where did it happen?
2015 The 76'er and the Coal Cracker in the same year
SINGLE-CAR OR MULTI-CAR TEAM
Are you a single-car owner or a multi-car team?
Single-car owner
Racetrack
Grandview Speedway.
Driver Name
Kid Rocket
THE WHY
Why do you do it?
Racing is part of who I am and the community.
How much longer do you see yourself doing it?
As long as it stays fun.
SPONSORSHIP INFO & CONTACT
Do you actively seek sponsorship?
Yes
Do you have a sponsorship packet?
Yes
How can it be accessed?
Availble in PDF, Email or Fax
What kind of sponsorship do you need?
Engine help would be great. Car is fast, just lacks on restarts
Value to sponsors beyond the track
Local visibility and word-of-mouth.
Personalized experiences offered
Fan interaction and pit access.
Non-financial sponsorship support
Fuel, food, parts and helt during the week would be awesome
If interested, please reach out to
Bob Gannon
Name and Phone Number
Bob 717-555-1212