About Us
Gasper Trama, Jr.
is the vice-president of the Motorcycle Association of New York State (MANYS). Gasper, president of Trama’s Auto School, Inc., located in Woodhaven, New York, has taught motorcycling since 1966, including "on-street" lessons in New York City. Gasper became a certified Motorcycle Safety Foundation instructor in 1982 and is a National Safety Council (NSC) chief instructor. Gasper has personally trained celebrities such as Alan Alda, Miguel Forbes, Liam Niesson, Sonja Braga, Scott Baio and Matthew Broderick to mention a few.
In addition to being known as the "Trainer to the Stars", Gasper has received the following Nationally Acclaimed awards:
Motorcycle Safety Foundation
- John E. Harley Memorial Award (1986)
- Motorcycle Outstanding Safety Support Award (1992)
National Safety Council
- Adult Driver Improvement Award (1989)
- Defensive Driver Course Award (1997)
- New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
- Motorcycle Safety Foundation Instructor
- National Safety Council Instructor Trainer
- Motorcycle Association of New York State