About Gargiulo Racing

Gargiulo Racing is a family operated, multi-car race team. PJ was the 2006 Rookie of the Year with the American Race Drivers Club (ARDC), and is the 2007 Susquehanna Speedway Park series standings runner up.

One of ARDC’s fan favorites, PJ has been a serious contender on a weekly basis throughout the 2007 season, and is looking forward to continued success in 2008!

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What people are saying...

“ In his first season he proved that he is quick, clean, and he, along with his father, Paul Sr., has learned how to make a midget go fast...we all better watch out…this guy has learned his lessons and he means business.”
~ Barry Angstadt, Area Auto Racing News

“PJ Gargiulo races with talent, plus the energy and fire-in-the-belly that comes from youth.”
~ Mark Kielblock, Media Coordinator for ARDC

“It would have been an honor to lose to PJ, he’s done a great job and had a great year.”
~ Six time ARDC champion Ray Bull

"It is refreshing to find someone with the enthusiasm that PJ Gargiulo has. He is a throwback to the old days when drivers raced just for fun."
~ Steve Bubb, Area Auto Racing News

"Gargiulo, is always a front running force when the Midgets invade Big Diamond"
~ Gary Silverman of GSPVideo.com

“As he walked through the pits, you would’ve thought that Gargiulo had won the feature.”
(After scoring his first podium finish in an intense battle for the lead during his rookie season)
~ Kyle Hardner – Area Auto Racing News

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Meet the Team

	Name: PJ Gargiulo Hometown: Ridley Park, Pa Birth Date: February 26, 1979 Spouse Name: Nicole Children: Olivia Profession: Online Learning System Administrator Hobbies: Vinyl Graphics Web Design, Golf, Billiards Motto: Make it Happen! Car Owner: Paul Gargiulo Sr. Car: F5 Gamester Engine: 350HP Jackson Chevy Prior Racing Experience: 12 in Karting, 6 in Micros, 4 in ARDC Racing Career Highlights: 2006 ARDC Rookie of the Year, earning our first win with ARDC in 2008, winning the 2010 ARDC President's Award, finishing inside the top 10 in points every year (top 5 three times in 5 years). Winning the 2005 NJ Micro Nationals, finishing top three in points every year with the micro sprint, winning over 120 main events, and 8 karting titles.
	Name: Paul Gargiulo Sr. Hometown: Rutledge, PA Birth Date: February 12, 1946 Profession: Auto Body Repair Specialist Spouse Name: Donna Children: Gina (Joe), Amy (Iain), PJ (Nicole) Grandchildren: Harrison and Finnley (Amy/Iain), Amelia and Joe (Gina/Joe), Olivia (PJ/Nicole) Crew Duties: Owner, transporter
	Name: William Jackson Jr. Profession: Aerospace Consultant Spouse Name: Diane Children: Bill (Heather), Shawn, Mike, Sue Grandchildren: Rachel Hope (Bill/Heather) Crew Duties: Engine Builder, Crew Chief
	Name: Nicole Gargiulo Hometown: Morton, PA Birth Date: July 19, 1979 Profession: Spanish teacher, Upper Darby High School Spouse Name: PJ Gargiulo Children: Olivia Hobbies: knitting, reading, traveling Favorite Food: ice cream Favorite Restaurant: Panera Favorite Music: country Favorite Race Car Driver: PJ Gargiulo of course and then Kasey Kahne Racing Experience: Watching Crew Duties: checking air pressure, assisting in pre-race preparation, cheering on PJ
	Name: Janet Bonina Hometown: Morton, PA Birth Date: July 17, 1958 Spouse Name: Vince Bonina Children: Nicole (PJ), Vincent Grandchildren: Olivia (PJ/Nicole) Favorite Race Car Driver: Elliot Saddler Racing Experience: Watching Crew Duties: Food and cooler preparation, photographer, cheering on PJ
	Name: Olivia Rose Gargiulo Hometown: Morton, PA Birth Date: April 4, 2009 Racing Experience: 2 years in the Car seat, 6 months in a Pedal Car Crew Duties: Be cute, smile at Daddy