Jerry Ash - Inducted 2003

Jerry Ash, “the Gentle Giant,” gave the Velodrome personality. A dominant rider here from the track’s inception, Jerry was the first true star of the Velodrome despite picking up the sport at the late age of 23. California native’s giant stature (6 foot 4 inches) was more than matched by his giant heart. More than any other rider, he was directly responsible for the success of the Air Products Developmental Program. he took it as a personal mission to give back to the sport b not only coaching the program in its initial years, but by also taking a personal interest in the novice riders.