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Bobby Wilson

b. 1981

Racing driver

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Born 1981. Bobby Wilson is an American engineer and racing automobile driver.

Bobby Wilson (born October 6, 1981 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin) is an American former racing driver.

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 three 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.

The 2008 Indy Lights season was his last professional race appearance.

Racing record

American open–wheel racing results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position)

SCCA National Championship Runoffs

Year Track Car Engine Class Finish Start Status 2001 Mid-Ohio Van Diemen RF01 Ford Formula Continental 24 5 DNF

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bobby Wilson?

racing driver

When was Bobby Wilson born?

Bobby Wilson was born on 6 October 1981 in Oconomowoc.

What is Bobby Wilson's occupation?

Bobby Wilson is an engineer and racing automobile driver.

What nationality is Bobby Wilson?

Bobby Wilson is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bobby Wilson

· Wikidata: Q4935729

· DBpedia: Bobby Wilson (racing driver)

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