Angel Benitez
Racing Driver Profile
- English Full Name: Angel Benitez
- Nationality: Venezuela
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FIA Driver Categorisation:
Bronze
- Age: 36
- Date of Birth: 1989-05-13
- Recent Team: FMS MOTORSPORT
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Racing Driver Angel Benitez Performance Summary
Racing Driver Angel Benitez Overview
Angel Andres Benitez Jr., born on May 13, 1989, is a Venezuelan racing driver hailing from Valencia. From a young age, he was immersed in the world of motorsports, influenced by his father, Angel Benitez Sr., and grandfather, both of whom had racing backgrounds. This early exposure fueled his passion, leading him to begin his racing career in Venezuela.
Benitez's career progressed rapidly, leading him to the United States, where he competed in various series. He gained prominence in the IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge, where he secured the Gold Cup Championship in 2012 and finished third in the Platinum Cup in both 2013 and 2014. His talent and determination led to 17 victories in the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA series. In 2015, he stepped up to the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo North America series with Avid Motorsports.
Beyond racing, Benitez has also shown entrepreneurial spirit. He resides in Miami during the racing season and, at one point, launched a fast-casual restaurant called Burbowl, known for its "burger in a bowl" concept. This venture saw success, expanding to multiple locations and creating job opportunities in the Miami area. He participated in the Porsche Young Drivers Academy.
Racing Driver Angel Benitez Podiums
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Race Results for Racing Driver Angel Benitez
Submit Results| Year | Racing Series | Racing Circuit | Round | Class | Ranking | Racing Team | Car No. - Race Car Model |
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| 2025 | Porsche Carrera Cup North America | Miami International Autodrome | R02-R2 | PRO-AM | 1 | 5 - Porsche 992.1 GT3 Cup | |
| 2025 | Porsche Carrera Cup North America | Miami International Autodrome | R02-R1 | PRO-AM | 1 | 5 - Porsche 992.1 GT3 Cup | |
| 2024 | Porsche Carrera Cup North America | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | R06-R2 | PRO | 15 | 5 - Porsche 992.1 GT3 Cup | |
| 2024 | Porsche Carrera Cup North America | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | R06-R1 | PRO | DNF | 5 - Porsche 992.1 GT3 Cup | |
| 2024 | Porsche Carrera Cup North America | Watkins Glen International | R04-R2 | PRO | 15 | 5 - Porsche 992.1 GT3 Cup |
Qualifying Results for Racing Driver Angel Benitez
Submit Results| Lap Time | Racing Team | Racing Circuit | Race Car Model | Race Car Level | Year / Racing Series |
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| 01:22.578 | Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta | Porsche 992.1 GT3 Cup | GTC | 2024 Porsche Carrera Cup North America | |
| 01:38.237 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | Porsche 992.1 GT3 Cup | GTC | 2024 Porsche Carrera Cup North America | |
| 01:49.879 | Watkins Glen International | Porsche 992.1 GT3 Cup | GTC | 2024 Porsche Carrera Cup North America | |
| 01:58.825 | Miami International Autodrome | Porsche 992.1 GT3 Cup | GTC | 2025 Porsche Carrera Cup North America | |
| 01:59.168 | Miami International Autodrome | Porsche 992.1 GT3 Cup | GTC | 2024 Porsche Carrera Cup North America |
