Ricardo Vera

Ricardo Vera is a Puerto Rican racing driver with a promising career in motorsports. Born on June 30, 1993, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Vera has shown a strong aptitude for racing, particularly in endurance events. In 2011, he won the Cooper Tires Prototype Lites series, a support race for the American Le Mans Series (ALMS). This victory earned him a test with Dyson Racing in their Lola Mazda LMP1 car, where he impressed the team with his maturity and feedback. Chris Dyson noted that Vera had "exactly the right approach to succeed in this business" and praised his consistency and ability to adapt to the car.

Vera's early success in the Cooper Tires Prototype Lites led to opportunities in the American Le Mans Series. In 2012, he was expected to continue his ascent in the Intersport LMPC category. He also tested with Conquest Racing in February 2013 at Sebring, Florida. Vera's ultimate goal was to become the first Puerto Rican to race in Formula 1. In late 2012, he was in talks with Greaves Motorsports, a team specializing in the World Endurance Championship (WEC), with the possibility of joining them for the 2013 season.

While his career seemed poised for significant advancement, information on his more recent racing activities is somewhat limited. RacingSportsCars.com indicates that he participated in 8 events between 2011-2012 and 2016, primarily in Oreca FLM 09 cars. In 2016, he competed in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe - Pro series with Bonaldi Motorsport. Although details are scarce, Ricardo Vera remains a driver to watch, with the potential to make a significant impact on the world of motorsports.