Rodin Younessi

Rodin Younessi, born on August 1, 1969, is an American racing driver hailing from Palm Beach, Florida. Younessi's journey in motorsports began at a young age with motorcycles, later expanding to sports car racing. In 2011, he showcased his talent in the U.S. F2000 National Championship, competing for Pabst Racing Services and JDC Motorsports. He secured a commendable fourth-place finish in the National Class, with his best race result being 12th overall at Road America.

In 2012, Younessi took a significant step by forming his own team, Younessi Racing, to participate in the Firestone Indy Lights series. Although he only made two race starts that season, he also competed in the American Le Mans Series. The following year, in 2013, Younessi ventured into the Blancpain Endurance Series, driving a McLaren MP4-12C. Notably, he recorded the fastest lap time in the second qualifying session at Monza, amidst a field of sixty cars. Beyond racing, Younessi is also an accomplished attorney and entrepreneur with interests in motorcycle dealerships. He even earned a spot to compete in the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hour race.