Racing Driver Craig Bennett
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Racing Driver Profile
- English Full Name: Craig Bennett
- Nationality: United States
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FIA Driver Categorisation:
Bronze
- Age: 58
- Date of Birth: 1968-03-03
- Recent Team: AF Corse
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About Craig Bennett
Craig Bennett is an American racing driver with a career spanning several decades, showcasing his versatility across various racing disciplines. Born in Wixom, Michigan, Bennett's passion for motorsports ignited early, leading him to begin racing karts in 1982. By 1986, he transitioned to racing in prominent series such as SCCA, Trans-Am, IMSA, ARCA, and Indy Lights, demonstrating his adaptability and skill across different vehicle types and racing formats.
Bennett's early success includes winning the 1987 SCCA National Division Championship in GT-1, accompanied by four wins and four track records. That same year, he was awarded the first SCCA Rookie of the Year award while driving a GT1 Camaro. Further accolades include being named the SVRA Rookie of the Year in 1990. In 1991, he achieved an impressive eighth-place overall finish at the Daytona 24 Hours, securing third in his class while driving a Roush Racing Mustang, contributing to Roush's first and only 1-2-3 finish in GTO. In 1993, Craig won the Autoweek Can-Am Challenge Championship.
Beyond professional racing, Bennett is involved in the restoration of high-end race cars and road cars as VP of RM Motorsports in Wixom, MI. Although he experienced a severe crash in 2016 that took him away from driving, his passion for motorsports never diminished.
Craig Bennett Racing Career Timeline
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2026
GT World Challenge Europe 4 Race Starts
Craig Bennett Recent Race Results
View all results| Year | Racing Series | Racing Circuit | Rd/Race | Class | PIC | Racing Team | Race Car | |
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| 2026 | GT World Challenge Europe | Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours | Rd06-R2 | Silver | 9 | #71 Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO | ||
| 2026 | GT World Challenge Europe | Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours | Rd06-R1 | Silver | 7 | #71 Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO | ||
| 2026 | GT World Challenge Europe | Misano World Circuit | Rd05-R2 | Silver | 5 | #71 Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO | ||
| 2026 | GT World Challenge Europe | Misano World Circuit | Rd05-R1 | Silver | 8 | #71 Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO |
Craig Bennett Recent Qualifying Results
View all results| Year | Racing Series | Racing Circuit | Rd/Qualifying | Class | Lap Time | Racing Team | Race Car | |
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| 2026 | GT World Challenge Europe | Misano World Circuit | Rd05-Q2 | Silver | 01:34.016 | #71 Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO | ||
| 2026 | GT World Challenge Europe | Misano World Circuit | Rd05-Q1 | Silver | 01:33.476 | #71 Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO | ||
| 2026 | GT World Challenge Europe | Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours | Rd06-Q2 | Silver | 01:37.567 | #71 Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO |
Craig Bennett Racing Series Experience
| Racing Series | Seasons | Total Races | Podiums |
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| GT World Challenge Europe | 2026 | 4 |
Craig Bennett Racing Circuit Experience
| Racing Circuit | Total Races | Best Qualifying Lap | Race Car | |
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| Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours | 2 | 01:37.567 | #71 - Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO | |
| Misano World Circuit | 2 | 01:33.476 | #71 - Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO |
Craig Bennett Racing Team Experience
| Racing Team | Seasons | Total Races | Racing Series |
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| AF Corse | 2026 | 4 | GT World Challenge Europe |
Craig Bennett Race Car Experience
| Race Car Model | Seasons | Total Races | Podiums |
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| Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO | 2026 | 4 |
Craig Bennett Co-Drivers
| Co-Driver | Seasons | Races Together | Racing Series |
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| Felix Hirsiger | 2026 | 4 | GT World Challenge Europe |