John Reiser, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

John Reiser

American racing driver

Date of Birth: 24-Jun-1938

Date of Death: 19-Nov-2005

Profession: engineer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About John Reiser

  • John Reiser (June 24, 1938 – November 19, 2005) was a race car driver and successful businessman from Wisconsin.
  • He founded Triton Trailers in Hartford, Wisconsin.
  • He later founded Reiser Enterprises in Denver, North Carolina, in which he furthered the career of his son Robbie.
  • Robbie was the crew chief in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for Roush Fenway Racing team driver Matt Kenseth.
  • Later, Robbie became the general manager for Roush Fenway at the end of 2007, leaving Matt Kenseth.
  • Robbie left in style, winning their last race together at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
  • It was also the last race for the old car. Reiser raced in Wisconsin from 1958 to 1976, winning the Wisconsin Late Model Dirt Track Championship in 1972.
  • He raced that year at tracks including Hales Corners Speedway in metro Milwaukee.
  • He later served as general manager of Roush's Busch Series and Craftsman Truck Series race shops, overseeing five teams.
  • He died of cancer in November 2005.

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