David’s primary job is in Law Enforcement, working for an exclusive city along the Lake Michigan shore north of Chicago, IL. Chasing bad guys is what he was used to until he decided to try his skills at chasing and being chased by race car drivers on the local short tracks of Illinois and Wisconsin. David has been active in the world of racing for over a decade. In 1994 he started with CMR (Cerer/Manzella Racing), driving a Mini-Modified Sprint Car which competed for three years on the dirt track at the Wilmot Speedway in Southeast Wisconsin. He then started his own team in 1997 called CPM Racing (Cerer Performance Motorsports) and raced a Legends Car primarily at the Lake Geneva, WI and Rockford, IL Speedways. During these formative years he gained experience in team ownership, driving race cars and working with numerous sponsors not only to build his team but also to promote their businesses. David was sidelined in 2003 with a work- related injury when his crew chief Erik Gehrke accepted the call to drive the # 75 Legends Car for the season.
After having to sell CPM Racing in 2004, due to the injury, he assisted Erik as team manager and crew chief under the name of Lawman Racing, fielding a car in the Central States Region Super Cup division. David continued to help in securing sponsorship for not only Erik but also Schroeder Racing, a local 410 Outlaw Sprint Car team.
In 2006, David decided that he couldn’t just sit back and watch racing so he joined forces with Erik to form Lawmen Racing, Inc. He now pilots the # 7 Super Cup car while continuing to assist in obtaining sponsorship for the team. His ability to obtain sponsorships over the years has led to the development of the Lawmen Racing sponsorship package and consultation service which he and Erik offer to help other race teams in their pursuits.
David’s primary goals are to be competitive in racing, develop the Lawmen Racing team, and promote its sponsors in the most professional manner possible.
Sponsors:
Dr. Nasr Medical Care Center
Swarthout's Auto Body
Rondout Service
Pearson Fence
The Kendler Company
Winters Insurance Group
Memorable Events By Carolyn
Crew:
Spotter: Peggy Schissel
Jennifer Cerer
Herb Gehrke
Accomplishments:
5 CSR Super Cup Wins!
Family:
Wife Charmaine, Children Jennifer, Ryan and Anthony
Age:
45
Favorite Drivers:
Mark Martin, Matt Kenseth, Bobby Labonte, and Jeff Gordon
Goals:
Have fun and be competitive!
Antioch, IL.
#7 Avenger Chassis Chevy Monte Carlo SS
