John Rader

John Rader is an American racing driver who has recently competed in the Pirelli GT4 America series. In 2020, he drove the #26 BMW M4 GT4 for Classic BMW/Fast Track Racing, partnering with Toby Grahovec in the SprintX division. Rader's racing career began later in life after he had already achieved success as a professional athlete in three different sports. His father was also a driver, sparking his initial interest in motorsports.

Born on April 1, Rader hails from Dallas, Texas. According to Driver Database, Rader has entered 4 races but has yet to secure a podium finish. Outside of racing, Rader has a diverse range of interests. He enjoys bicycle racing, ski mountaineering, and his professional background is in real estate and patents. His favorite food is sushi, and he dreams of owning a 917 30 KL. He also admires Jackie Stewart.

Rader's experience at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) proved to be a valuable learning opportunity, especially as a new driver. He enjoyed being able to review the race on television to further analyze his performance.