Jerry Nadeau

Gerald Jerry Nadeau is a former American stock car racer from Danbury, Connecticut. He competed in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series . He started racing in karting before moving up to car racing, driving in theHours of Sebring, the European Formula Ford Festival and the Barber Dodge Pro Series. Nadeau arrived in NASCAR, the highest and most expensive level of stock car racing in the United States, with a limited budget. He started racing parttime in NASCAR, and finished sixth in the 1996 Formula Opel Euro Series.

Nadeau was born on September 9, 1970, and grew up in Danbury, Connecticut. His parents were Gerald Joseph, a roofer and veteran in the United States Army and Pauline Cyr Nadeau. Nadeaus ancestors originate from St. Johns Valley, Maine. He has one sister, Debbie. Nadeau was educated at Henry Abbott Technical High School and studied Automotive Technology. His family had connections to auto racing Gerald raced modifieds at the Danbury Race Arena. Nadeau was given a gokart by his father when he wasyears old. Nadeau also worked with his father in the construction industry to support his career. Speaking about his fathers role in his career, Nadeau said, I learned a lot from my dad, Gerry, while I was growing up. He wasnt afraid to yell and get on my toes to do my job because he hated to lose and I hated to lose. He made me the hungriest guy on the race track.

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