Bobby Wilson (racing driver)
Bobby Wilson (born October 6, 1981 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin) is an American former racing driver.
| Bobby Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | October 6, 1981 Oconomowoc, Wisconsin |
| Firestone Indy Lights Series | |
| Years active | 2005-2008 |
| Teams | Michael Crawford Motorsports Kenn Hardley Racing Brian Stewart Racing Team E |
| Starts | 46 |
| Wins | 3 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Best finish | 4th in 2006 & 2007 |
| Previous series | |
| 2004 | Formula Ford 2000 Zetec |
| Awards | |
| 2003 2003 | Jim Trueman Scholarship Shifter Kart Illustrated driver of the year |
An accomplished karter, Wilson won the "Stars of Tomorrow" championship and the Jim Trueman Scholarship in 2003 and was Shifter Kart Illustrated's driver of the year. He moved up to cars the following year and won the Formula Ford 2000 Zetec championship with four wins in his rookie season. In 2005 he made his Indy Pro Series debut with 3 starts for Brian Stewart Racing. In 2006, running for Michael Crawford and Kenn Hardley, he finished fourth in the Pro Series standings, capturing his first win from the pole at Watkins Glen International. For the 2007 season, he returned to Brian Stewart and won in Liberty Challenge Race 2 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. In 2008, he continued in the series, then known as the Firestone Indy Lights Series and for the new Team E outfit. He captured his first oval victory at the Milwaukee Mile on June 1.[1]
The 2008 Indy Lights season was his last professional race appearance.
Racing record
SCCA National Championship Runoffs
| Year | Track | Car | Engine | Class | Finish | Start | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Mid-Ohio | Van Diemen RF01 | Ford | Formula Continental | 24 | 5 | DNF |
References
- Wiedemann, John (June 1, 2008). "Dream Win For Wilson At The Milwaukee Mile". racingnation.com. Archived from the original on February 8, 2011. Retrieved 19 May 2010.