Ivan Vlachkov

Ivan Vlachkov is a Bulgarian racing driver hailing from Sofia, born on June 30, 1999. He began his motorsport journey at the young age of 10 in 2009, participating in the national karting championship under the guidance of his father and manager, Stamen Vlachkov. Vlachkov quickly ascended through the ranks, showcasing his talent and determination on the track.

Vlachkov's career highlights include being the youngest champion in the National Championship on a closed track and a seven-time champion of Bulgaria in the Touring series. He has also secured victories in the National Championship for Hill Climb races. In 2017 and 2018, Vlachkov competed in the European GT4 series, representing Sofia Car Motorsport while driving the Bulgarian race car Sin R1. In his debut in the European GT4 series at Slovakia Ring in 2017, he secured first position in the AM class with the Sin R1 GT4. In the ESET Cup Series in 2022, Vlachkov recorded his first race of the season at the Red Bull Ring track in Austria, competing with SIN Car R1 GT4.

Vlachkov continues to be an active racer, participating in events such as the GT Cup Series. His accomplishments and dedication have solidified his position as a prominent figure in Bulgarian motorsports.