John Fanelli

I was born and raised in a small close knit neighborhood in South Philadelphia.

Looking back, I can see how every experience shaped me—the afternoons at the racetrack with my dad, learning to read the racing form, trusting both numbers and instinct. That same mindset carried me into the automobile industry. I never took no for an answer, and that determination pushed me to the top.

John winning the Grade 1 PA-Derby with Math Wizard in 2019

And in 2019, life came full circle when I became a winning owner in the Grade 1 Pennsylvania Derby. That moment wasn’t just about victory—it was proof that the passion my father instilled in me had come to life in the biggest way possible.

But beyond career success, my greatest accomplishment is my family. I’m married with three amazing children who are my true foundation and motivation. They remind me every day why I work hard and push forward. The lessons I learned from my father at the track—patience, strategy, and knowing when to take a chance—are the same ones I pass down to my own kids.

From the track to the showroom to my home, it’s always been about reading people, taking risks, and making the right moves. Life, like racing, is about more than just the numbers—it’s about instinct, passion, and never backing down. And in the end, it all felt natural—like I was always meant to be right where I am.