Scott Speed
Race car driver; NASCAR competitor
Born
January 24th, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1983, a race car driver from the United States primarily competed in NASCAR and was a participant in the Formula One series. He started his professional career in karting before advancing to professional racing. Speed raced for several teams in the NASCAR Cup Series, making notable appearances and participating in various competitions. In addition to his NASCAR career, he was a competitor in the Global RallyCross Championship, where he achieved multiple podium finishes. His early career included success in open-wheel racing, securing the 2006 Formula Renault 3.5 Series championship title.
Competed in NASCAR Cup Series
Won the 2006 Formula Renault 3.5 Series championship
Participated in Global RallyCross Championship
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