Gerry Kraut

Birthdate: 10 21 51
Birthplace: St. Paul Minnesota
Residence: North Oaks, MN
Height: 5 6
Weight:155
Family: wife Marcia and daughter Elizabeth
Racing goals: fun and continual improvement. Why not race against the best ?
Most memorable racing achievement: Finished 8th in series points 2005 Cooper Series; 3rd in master’s points.
Racing heroes: Bruce McLaren Peter Revson
If not racing: Working
Person who was the greatest influence: My wife
Hobbies: Hunting, Bike riding, running
Favorite clothing store: Hubert White
Favorite music: Late 60s, early 70s rock
Favorite song: ”Don’t take me alive”by Steely Dan
Personal vehicle: 2005 Mercedes SL 500, 1998 Ferrari 355
Favorite TV show: 24
Favorite movie: Grand Prix
Favorite actor: Steve McQueen
Favorite actress: Elke Sommer
Favorite book: ”The Dark Valley”a history of the world in the late 30s prior to World War 2.
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite drink: Beer ( I ‘d be lying if I said anything else although I probably drink 9 gallons of water per week )
Personal cooking specialty: absolutely none
Best day of the year: 4th of July It is high summer
Worst day of the year: December 31, another year just flew by and I regret its passing
Weakness: negative thoughts before the green flag is thrown. Will I make it through the first corner ? and, How much will it cost if I don’t ?