Jorge Goncalvez

Jorge Andrés Goncalves, now spelling his last name Goncalvez, (born June 14, 1991) is a Venezuelan racing driver from Los Teques.

Racing career

Early career After karting, Goncalvez began his auto racing career in Formula Renault Campus France in 2007, finishing fourteenth. In 2008, he raced in Formula BMW USA for the Apex-HBR Racing Team and finished seventh. In 2009, Goncalvez moved to the Star Mazda Championship with AIM Autosport and finished ninth. After winning the 2009–2010 Formula Car Challenge presented by Goodyear Winter Series with Team Apex, Goncalvez returned to Team Apex for the full 2010 campaign. He finished fourth in points with five second-place finishes but no wins or poles.

Indy Lights In 2011, Goncalvez signed with Belardi Auto Racing to compete in IndyCar's Firestone Indy Lights series. He captured four podium finishes, all on ovals, including a runner-up finish at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway and finished fifth in points. His best finish on a road or street course was a fourth place at Barber Motorsports Park. He signed on with Belardi to return to the series for the 2012 Indy Lights season. Goncalvez's performance regressed in 2012, which saw him failing to reach the podium and finishing last among drivers who competed in every race. He will return to the team and the series for a third season in 2013.

Racing record

American open–wheel racing results (key)

Star Mazda Championship Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Rank Points 2009 AIM Autosport SEB VIR MMP NJ1 NJ2 MIL IOW ACC ACC TOR MOS ATL LAG 9th 329 2010 Team Apex SEB STP LAG ORP IOW NJ1 NJ2 ACC ACC TRO ROA MOS ATL 4th 409

Indy Lights