Jerry Reeves

Jerry bought his first dirtbike when he was 13 years old from money he earned mowing lawns. From this point forward, he knew that being on 2 wheels was where he needed to be. He's ridden off road ever since, he considers dirt riding to be a large part of his road racing skill set.

In 2011 was his first year road racing; he competed in the WERA North Central Series, racing a 2006 Suzuki SV650. Every race weekend he competed in 3 sprint races, eventually winning the class championship in all 3 of these classes. Beginning in 2017, 419 Racing began competing in the WERA / N2 National Endurance Championship - eventually winning the class championship in 2020. Jerry is also a WERA National Champion, bringing home the Lightweight Twins Superstock #1 plate in 2018. Also beginning in 2018, Jerry has competed in several professional (MotoAmerica) events in the Twins Cup class, frequently finishing in the points paying positions.

Jerry is employed by Dayco Products as a Product Manager, but has a Product Development and Engineering background. He brings nearly 20 years of product engineering experience to our racing efforts and fully understands the science of racing. He also works very closely with the product marketing department and has real experience in trade shows and other marketing events.

When not racing, he enjoys spending time with his family, off road riding, mountain biking, playing basketball / volleyball, and performing duties as the friend's and family's auto technician.

Jon Crawford

Jon began riding motorcycles at 9 years old on a Honda 50cc dirt bike. He started riding on the road at age 16 and since then has owned various styles street bikes. He became heavily involved with track days and purchased a dedicated track/race bike in August 2011. That September he raced for the first time and won all three of his races. Since then, Jon has clinched multiple regional and national titles in the Lightweight Twins Superstock, Superbike and Formula 2 classes.

Jon and his 419 Racing teammate Jerry Reeves have participated in the WERA/N2 National endurance series for 6 years and clinched the national title in 2020. In 2019, Jon got his professional race license and Raced with MotoAmerica.

During the weekdays, Jon has been a Product Manager in the automotive aftermarket industry for the past 10 years. His passion to teach others about technical details of products make him a great ambassador for his sponsors.

Away from the track, Jon enjoys cycling, mini-racing, snowmobiling, shooting sports and being outdoors.