Russ Gamester

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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. 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.