Alon Day

Israeli Race Car Driver, Toyota Racing

Alon Day - Israeli Race Car Driver, Toyota Racing
Born

November 4th, 1991
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Israel

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An accomplished race car driver, competed in various international series and was the first Israeli driver to participate in the NASCAR series. Achieved success in the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 and garnered attention in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series. Instrumental in promoting motorsport in Israel and represented the country on an international stage.

First Israeli driver in NASCAR series

Competed in Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0

Participated in NASCAR Whelen Euro Series

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