Throughout the remainder of the 1930s Gerard continued to compete in trials and sprint races, and after purchasing a 1½ litre Riley Sprite he also began to participate in circuit racing.
O éxito chegou de inmediato e durante todo o resto dos anos 30 Gerard continuou a competir en probas e carreiras de sprint, e despois de comprar un Riley Sprite de 1½ litros, tamén comezou a participar nas carreiras de circuíto.