Wesley Gutierrez was born in San Jose, California, on May 24 1991. He was raised by his parents in San Martin, California. Wes is 17 years old and is a senior at Ann Sobrato High School. Wes is the first generation racer in his family. His racing career began in Quarter Midgets in 1997 with his parents’ guidance. He had a very successful stint in Quarter Midgets with a total of 63 main event wins and 9 series championships. Wes capped off his six year career in Quarter Midgets with his 2004 Grand Nationals win at Indiana. In 2004, Wes continued his racing endeavors in the highly competitive world of Micro Sprints. There he earned the title of “Rookie of the Year”. He had 13 wins and a track championship in the three years that he competed.

When Wes is home he enjoys skateboarding, playing guitar, and hanging out with his buddies. Whenever time allows, Wes heads to Pismo or Hollister Hills to ride his quads and dirt bikes. 2008 was a very eventful year with Wes competing in his rookie year in the 360 non-wing sprint cars and forming his own company, California Graphix, specializing in vehicle graphics for the racing industry and private sector. Wes finished of his rookie year in the 360 non-wing sprint cars with
2 National wins.

1997                                     Finished 3rd In Points –
                                    Restricted Jr Honda – Baylands Speedway
1998                                     9 Quarter Midget Wins
1999                                     14 Quarter Midget Wins
                                    Finished 2nd In Points – Lt Mod – Baylands Speedway
                                    Finished 3rd In Points – Lt 160 – Baylands Speedway
2000                                     16 Quarter Wins
                                    Won Lt 160 Championship - Baylands Speedway

2001                                     14 Main Event Wins
                                    Won Jr Stock Championship - Baylands Speedway
                                    Won Jr Stock Championship – California 500 Series
2002                                     10 Main Event Wins
                                    Won Sr Stock Championship - Baylands Speedway
                                    Won Sr Stock Championship – California 500 Series
                                    Won Lt Mod Championship - Baylands Speedway
                                    Won Lt Mod Championship – California 500 Series

2003
                                    Won Heavy B Championship - Baylands Speedway
                                    Won Heavy B Championship – California 500 Series
                                    Won Heavy A Championship - Baylands Speedway
                                    Won the 2004 Quarter Midget Grand Nationals in
                                    Indianapolis Indiana Heavy A
2004                                     6 Main Event Wins Micro Sprints
                                    Lemoore Raceway Track Champion
                                    Lemoore Raceway Rookie of theyear
2005                                     1 Main Event Win Micro Sprints
                                    Finished 8th in Point Multi 600 at Lemoore Raceway
                                    Placed 5th in Dirt Cup at Deming Speedway

2006

                                    3Main Event Wins Micro Sprints
                                    Rookie of the Year Micro Sprinti Plaza Park Raceway
                                    Finished 3rd in Championship Points Plaza ParkRaceway                    
                                    Won Giant Automotive Summer Chanpionship  

2007

                                    2 Main Event Wins Micro Sprints
                                    Placed 5 th in Championship Point PlazaPark Raceway
                                    Placed 3rd in Dirt Cup at Deming Speedway

2008

                                    2 Main Event Wins 360 Non-Wing Sprint Cars
                                    Several Heat Race Wins Non-Wing Sprint Cars
                                    1 Fast Time Qualifier
                                    1Trophy Dash Win
                                    Won the Kings Speedway Cotton Classic Nationals
                                    Won the Santa Maria Speedway Nationals
                                    1 Fast Time Qualifier USAC Midget





Name: Wes Gutierrez
Birth date: May 24, 1991
Age: 17
Residence: San Martin, CA
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Experience: 11 years racing