Jerry Pearl began his racing career in 1965 competing at the now gone Plainville Stadium and Riverside Park Speedway. Coming into his own in the late 70’s, Jerry became one of the top Modified Drivers winning races at Thompson Speedway, Stafford Speedway and the Waterford Speedbowl in the process taking down two straight Stafford Championships in 1984 and 1985 and Championships at the Waterford Speedbowl in 1985 and 1993.  Still competitive until his retirement after the 2001 season, Jerry nowadays can be found supporting his son Jeff, the 1998 Speedbowl SK Modified Champion.