Driver Profile: Kerryann De La Cruz

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Mike Kojima nerd picture
Kerryann was “kind” enough to include an image of our very own Mike Kojima on her car at SEMA 2010.

 Is there other racers in your series (you don't have to name, names) that you love beating?

People I would love to beat aren't even in my class unfortunately but maybe I'll go after them in their own class/series next year….hmmmm who could I be talking about!? Sorry no names!

You have a great team that works on your car, who all takes care of sweet Godzilla?

COBB Tuning SoCal in Fountain Valley, CA takes care of Godzilla, I have complete faith in them taking care of such a particular car and engine, this car has lots of things that need to be done properly in order for it to be a well performing track car so I have learned. Nissan Race Shop gets me hard to find parts, while some things on the car can be pulled from a 300ZX or 240SX many other things need to special ordered from Japan or sourced used elsewhere and they help me with that part….both are VITAL to the build!

Godzilla at SEMA
Godzilla at SEMA outside the main entrance hall.

Random Questions

What was your first car?  2000 Honda Civic Si & 1989 Honda CRX Si

What is your dream car?  GT3 RS

What is your Daily?  Nissan 240SX & Nissan Titan

What would be your last meal?  Rib eye steak medium rare with mashed potatos. Yup I'm a meat n potatos girl.

What type of music gets you pumped up to race?

I like to relax more than “get pumped” really, I like to listen to heavy trance, and ambient music, it just gets me in the zone!

What is the most gnarly thing you've ever done, in or out of a car?

Probably high siding my motorcycle several years ago, getting rocks scraped out of your road rash is no joke, and I was wearing gear too! Didn't break a bone and yet it was the most awful and painful experience in my life, I still can't sleep on my left side thanks to the soft tissue damage it did. I started riding again as soon as I was physically able though!

What do you do for your 9-5, if you have one?

Well it's more of a 7-9 but I work at a veterinary hospital as an administrative assistant. No I don't handle the animals just the paperwork part, I have been there for over 5 years and work very long stressful hours but I wouldn't have it any other way!

Kerryann and Godzilla
Kerryann and Godzilla.

What type of hobbies do you have outside of racing?

I'm a foodie and a movie go-er. My favorite thing to do is check out the latest flick and find a new awesome place to eat or hit my favorite spot on the weekend. I love going on “daycations” and driving in the mountains and canyons of southern California. I also like doing outdoor kind of things like hiking, off roading and camping but I don't get to do it as much as I like. I collect horror movie memorabilia, DVD's and posters. It's always Halloween in my house!

I know you love dogs, what type of pets do you have currently?

I have a rescued 6 year old pit bull and a 5 year old cattle dog mix. They are like family members! I'm a big advocate for responsible pet ownership, my biggest pet peeve are people who don't care to be responsible pet owners or don't educate themselves on pet responsible ownership. They are living breathing beings, if you make the decision to adopt an animal then you are responsible for taking care of it and learning how to take care of it, they don't have the liberty of choosing their own paths as we do, they rely on us!

Kerryann De La Cruz Fontana
Kerryann, a winner at the Fontana round of Redline Time Attack. 

When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be a paleontologist or an archeologist. Too much Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones I suppose!

And finally, any one you wish to thank?

Shout out & big thank you to all of my valuable sponsors who have given a tremendous amount of help with thisproject and supporting me as a driver, and my friends, family and boyfriend for supporting me as well. A special shout out to Moto IQ for featuring me as a driver also! It is an honor!
 

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