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Antonio Garcia
Birthdate: May 6,
Hometown: Madrid, Spain
To describe Antonio Garcia as an accomplished sportscar driver may be accurate, but it is also an understatement. Joining Spirit of Daytona racing in 2009, the young Spaniard has already compiled a list of endurance victories that is envied by many far more experienced drivers. Having won what could be considered the ‘triple crown’ of endurance racing, Garcia has now stood atop the podium at Sebring and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, followed up with his 2009 win at the Rolex 24.
Like many of his peers, Antonio came to racing at a very early age in karting. He raced his way up the European Formula ladder and into Formula 1 testing before moving into the world of endurance sports car racing. He found his way to the Grand-Am series in 2007, and has competed actively in the series ever since. 2008 proved a memorable year for Antonio as he followed up his 24 Hour Le Mans win with his first Grand-Am podium finish. He then extended his winning streak with the 2009 Rolex 24.
As Spirit of Daytona Racing kicks off a new season at their home track this year, Garcia will be instrumental in the team’s strategy. His experience with the Coyote chassis and prior partnership with co-driver Buddy Rice make him a valued member of the team as they hope to see Spirit of Daytona earn their first team Rolex 24 win in 2010. |
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