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Eric Rockwell (born October 30, 1996) is an American racing driver who currently competes for Rockwell Autosport Development in the TCR class of the Michelin Pilot Challenge.[1]
Eric Rockwell | |
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Nationality | American |
Born | Long Branch, New Jersey, United States | October 30, 1996
Michelin Pilot Challenge career | |
Debut season | 2021 |
Current team | Rockwell Autosport Development |
Car number | 15 |
Starts | 10 |
Wins | 0 |
Podiums | 1 |
Poles | 0 |
Fastest laps | 0 |
Last updated on: November 3, 2022. |
Rockwell began his racing career in 2015, competing in SCCA club racing events in touring categories. He would then move to the ChampCar Endurance Series for 2016.[2]
For the 2021 season, Rockwell made his professional debut at Watkins Glen International in the 2021 Michelin Pilot Challenge.[3] He would finish 9th.[4] He would contest two other races that season at Virginia International Raceway and Road Atlanta, finishing 8th and 9th respectively.[5]
To begin the 2022 season the Rockwell Autosport Development team partnered with Oldcastle Materials running under the name Belgard & Techniseal Racing, with Rockwell being named as one of the drivers in the 2022 Michelin Pilot Challenge.[6] The season would prove to be a break out year for Rockwell, grabbing his first podium at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca alongside co-driver Denis Dupont.[7] He would go on to finish 13th in the drivers standings.
In late 2022, it was announced Rockwell Autosport Development would be returning to the 2023 Michelin Pilot Challenge with a two car entry. Rockwell was announced to drive an unknown number of races.[8]
Rockwell is a graduate of Rowan University and is currently studying dentistry at Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry.
Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | F/Laps | Podiums | Points | Position |
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2021 | Michelin Pilot Challenge - TCR | Rockwell Autosport Development | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 450 | 25th |
2022 | Michelin Pilot Challenge - TCR | Belgard & Techniseal Racing | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2550 | 13th |
2023 | Michelin Pilot Challenge - TCR | Rockwell Autosport Development | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1910 | 15th |
TC America Series - TCA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 12th | ||
2024 | Michelin Pilot Challenge - TCR | Rockwell Autosport Development |
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