Robert l Ecklin jr

Robert L. Ecklin Jr. is an American racing driver with a diverse motorsports background. Born on September 28, 1961, Ecklin's passion for racing ignited during his family's time in Hungary, where he was exposed to high-performance cars and autocross events. Today, he balances his racing career with his role as CEO of Stoner Car Care, a company with a rich family heritage in automotive products.

Ecklin's racing career has primarily focused on sports car racing, particularly in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge. He has been a consistent presence in the series, driving Aston Martin Vantage GT4 cars fielded by Automatic Racing. Over the years, he has partnered with various co-drivers, including Ramin Abdolvahabi. Ecklin's team, Stoner Car Care Racing, has also participated in other series, such as the World Racing League (WRL) endurance series and the IMSA VP Racing Sportscar Challenge.

Beyond his on-track endeavors, Ecklin is known for leveraging his racing platform to promote the Stoner Car Care brand and pursue continuous improvement as a driver. He actively seeks to refine his race craft, lap times, technique, and understanding of his car and the tracks he races on. Moreover, Ecklin and his team work with organizations like End Alzheimer's Racing to raise awareness for important causes.