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Racing Driver Chris Smiley

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Chris Smiley
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Racing Driver Profile
  • English Full Name: Chris Smiley
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • FIA Driver Categorisation: FIA Driver Categorisation Silver Silver
  • Age: 34
  • Date of Birth: 1992-04-06
  • Recent Team: Restart Racing

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Chris Smiley Racing Statistics

Total Races

21

Total Series: 1

Win Rate

0.0%

Champions: 0

Podium Rate

19.0%

Podiums: 4

Finish Rate

90.5%

Finishes: 19

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About Chris Smiley

Chris Smiley, born on April 6, 1992, is a British racing driver hailing from Northern Ireland. Currently, he competes in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) for Restart Racing. Smiley's career began in karting back in 2000, and he progressed through various series, including the Ginetta Junior Championship after winning a junior scholarship in 2007. In 2013, he clinched the Mini Challenge GB title with an impressive record of nine wins and 14 podiums.

Smiley made his BTCC debut in 2016 with TLC Racing, driving a Toyota Avensis. After a partial first season, he joined BTC Norlin Racing in 2017, piloting a Chevrolet Cruze and steadily improving. 2018 marked a breakthrough year as he secured his first BTCC victory at Rockingham with BTC Norlin Racing, along with a second-place finish at Donington Park, ultimately finishing 13th in the championship. In 2020, Smiley moved to EXCELR8 Motorsport, driving a Hyundai i30 Fastback N and achieving a podium finish in the season opener.

After a hiatus from the BTCC, Smiley returned in 2022 to win the TCR UK Touring Car Championship driving a Honda Civic Type R TCR (FK8) for Restart Racing. In 2024 he returned to BTCC with Restart Racing driving a Cupra Leon. Throughout his career, Smiley has demonstrated consistent pace and competitiveness, making him a respected figure in the British racing scene.

Chris Smiley Racing Career Timeline

Chris Smiley Racing Series Experience

Racing Series Seasons Total Races Podiums
British Touring Car Championship 2026 21 🥈 P2 × 2 / 🥉 P3 × 2

Chris Smiley Racing Circuit Experience

Racing Circuit Total Races Best Qualifying Lap Race Car
Donington Park 6 01:34.054 #22 - Hyundai i30N
Thruxton Circuit 3 01:18.187 #22 - Hyundai i30N
Snetterton Circuit 3 01:56.506 #22 - Hyundai i30N
Knockhill Racing Circuit 3 00:51.078 #22 - Hyundai i30N
Brands Hatch Circuit 3 00:47.737 #22 - Hyundai i30N
Oulton Park International Circuit 3 01:24.988 #22 - Hyundai i30N

Chris Smiley Racing Team Experience

Racing Team Seasons Total Races Racing Series
Restart Racing 2026 21 British Touring Car Championship

Chris Smiley Race Car Experience

Race Car Model Seasons Total Races Podiums
Hyundai i30N 2026 21 🥈 P2 × 2 / 🥉 P3 × 2

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