Driver Profile

Quick Info

HometownElmendorf, TX
NicknameNitro
Racing Since2009
ChildrenGrandsons Max and Blake Rodriguez
OccupationContractor
Birthday1/14
WebsiteVisit Website

Classes

Dirt Late Models
Economy Late Models

Driver Bio

Andrew Hesler III

About Andrew

Andrew Hesler is a 14 yr Army Veteran specializing in tactical communications. Andrew served from June 1996 to September 2009 after being medically separated from the service after serving two tours in Korea, tour of Germany, three tours at Fort Hood where he deployed to OIF with the 1st Calvary Division in Iraq. Andrew began his racing career racing a Walter Newman Bushwhacker Chassis until moving to a Rocket Chassis this season. Being from Iowa, he grew up watching Sprint Cars at what was known as the Jackson Speedway in the mid to late 80s in Jackson, Minnesota to the likes of Doug Wolfgang, Sammy Swindell and many others with the dream of one day being a racer himself.

In 2013 he was diagnosed with CML (Chronic Myeloid Leukemia). Once on the road to recovery, he along with his good friend Mark O'Donnell started the Releaf4Troops Charity. His goal is to bring awareness to all veterans suffering from PTSD and injuries in hopes to curb the ongoing Veteran care issues we see today thru the racing program and the racing community.

For more information about our charity please visit:
www.releaf4troops.org

Career Highlights

2009 I37 Limited Late Model Rookie of the Year
2011/2012 Tribute to the Troops Charity Race

Hobbies

Tattooing, Racing, Jujitsu

Crew Members

John " Outlaw" Lawrence- Crew Chief
Vandon Sowder- Car Chief
Landon Sowder- Chassis Chief

Sponsors

whers machine, Performace Engenerring, United Rentals, Swenson Racing Components, Amsoil Racing, Vahlco Wheels, Carroll Construction, Sundowners Performance Diesel, Valley Industial
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