Derek Ross – the Race sherpa
Originally from Vancouver BC, Canada – Now living in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Began Competitive Motorsport Events in the early 1980’s
I have been Coaching and Instructing on track since 1988
I love working with new drivers - Seeing the “Light Go On” “ The Smiles” and hopefully saving some lives.
Have been involved in multiple areas of:
- Motorsports/Automotive Industry behind the wheel and behind the scenes.
- Road Racing
- Ice Racing
- Oval Track Racing
- AutoCross
- Hot Laps on SuperSpeedways/Closed Course
- Filming/Productions.
I am used to running “On the Limiter” all the time.
For the past 18 years have been known as the Race sherpa – hosting V.I.P.’s behind the scenes at IndyCar and other Motorsport Events.
Little Know Facts:
Cars – I Remember My Uncle saying I could name every car on the road when I was only four years old
- Stunt Driving:
· Driving Backwards [ at Speed ]
· Right Seat Driving in a Left Hand Drive Car