Russ Gamester

Russell Gamester (born January 9, 1965) is an American auto racing driver.

Career

A long time competitor in United States Auto Club (USAC) racing, Gamester collected the USAC National Midget Championship title in 1989.[1] In 1991, Gamester entered the NASCAR Sportsman Division for three races at Charlotte Motor Speedway, with a best finish of 30th.[1][2] Gamester finished runner-up in the 1999 USAC Silver Crown Series.[3][4] Gamester won his first USAC Silver Crown race at Indianapolis Raceway Park in 2000.[5]

Gamester passed his IRL rookie test at Texas Motor Speedway in 2000. He attempted to complete rookie orientation for the 2000 Indianapolis 500 in a Dreyer & Reinbold Racing car,[6] but only completed one phase.[7]

Racing record

Indy Racing League

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Rank Points
2000 Dreyer & Reinbold Racing WDW PHX LSV INDY
DNS 		TEX PIK ATL KTY TEX - 0

References

  1. ^ a b Bob, Longwith (20 April 1991). "Peru driver gets a taste of NASCAR circuit". The Kokomo Tribune. p. 13.
  2. ^ "Russ Gamester 1991 Season Results NASCAR Sportsman Division". The Third Turn. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  3. ^ Ware, Ron (28 December 2013). "Gamester rolls back clock with 'Rumble' victory". TJSlideways. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  4. ^ "1999 USAC Coors Light Silver Bullet Series Central". The Third Turn. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  5. ^ "Gamester holds off Yeley for 1st Silver Bullet win". The Indianapolis Star. 7 August 2000. p. D5.
  6. ^ Bansch, John (9 April 2000). "Gamester's goal: race, not watch, Indy 500". The Indianapolis Star. p. C15.
  7. ^ Bansch, John (10 April 2000). "Rookies treat track with respect". The Indianapolis Star. p. D2.
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