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I AM JUSTIN WILSON
Justin Wilson inherited his father's passion for racing, even though his father’s amateur racing career was ended by injuries before his son was born.
Wilson showed he had a talent for racing, winning titles in karting, formula cars and eventually progressing to Formula One, selling shares of himself to investors as a means of funding his racing career. A portion of his race winnings are paid back to the investors.
Wilson has conquered the challenges of dyslexia. He spends his free time plotting and completing home improvement projects as well as trying to find time to mow his yard between races.
PERSONAL
· At 6 feet, 3½ inches, he is the tallest IndyCar Series driver
· Hobbies include cycling, miniature golf, video games, karting and trying to fly RC helicopters
· Enjoys music. Favorite artists are Coldplay, Stereophonics and The White Stripes
ROAD TO INDYCAR SERIES
2007: Finished second in Champ Car World Series point standings for RuSPORT with a win at Assen. Won poles at Portland and San Jose. Recorded nine top-five and 12 top-10 finishes. Competed in Grand Am Rolex SportsCar Series finale at Utah for Michael Shank Racing. 2006: Finished second in Champ Car World Series point standings for RuSPORT despite missing Surfers Paradise race due to injury. Recorded win at Edmonton, 10 top-five finishes and 11 top-10 finishes. Won poles at Mexico City and Toronto. Finished second overall in Rolex 24 At Daytona for Michael Shank Racing. 2005: Finished third in Champ Car World Series point standings for RuSPORT, earning his first victories and pole. Had eight top-five finishes and four front-row starts. 2004: Finished 11th in Champ Car World Series point standings for Mi-Jack/Conquest Racing with best finish of fourth at Mexico City. Recorded two top-five finishes and eight top-10 finishes. 2003: Entered Formula 1 with Minardi before signing with Jaguar Racing for the final five races of the season, starting with the German Grand Prix. Scored first point at U.S. Grand Prix at Indianapolis. 2002: Finished fourth overall in the Telefonica World Series by Nissan competing for Racing Engineering. Won at Valencia (Spain) and Interlagos (Brazil), and earned podium finishes in six other events. Earned Champ Car test with Newman/Haas Racing. 2001: Became first British driver to win FIA International F3000 championship. Broke the record for most points in a season (71) and podium finishes (10) as well as setting a winning margin from the runner-up (36 points). Won at Interlagos (Brazil), A1 Ring (Austria) and Hungaroring (Hungary). 2000: Finished fifth in FIA International F3000 championship for Nordic Racing. Earned points in five races, including podium finishes at Silverstone (England) and A1 Ring (Austria). 1999: One of seven drivers to qualify for every round of the FIA International F3000 championship in what was his rookie season in the series. Scored points in two events. 1998: Won inaugural Formula Palmer Audi championship, taking nine race wins including six of the final seven. Set six lap records and won four poles. Finalist for the McLaren Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year Award. 1997: Finished fourth in the Formula Vauxhall for Paul Stewart Racing. Earned three wins, two poles and seven podium finishes. 1996: Placed second in Formula Vauxhall Championship for Paul Stewart Racing. Finished in the top five in every race with a win at Brands Hatch. 1995: Won the Formula Vauxhall Junior Challenge Cup and finished third in the Formula Vauxhall Junior championship. Won the BRDC Chris Bristow Trophy given to the most promising driver to race at Silverstone. Early Career: Won Formula Vauxhall Junior debut with JLR Racing at age 16, the first 16-year-old to win a British auto race. Competed in karting, winning numerous races and club championships.
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