Lawson Aschenbach
Driver Profile
- English Full Name: Lawson Aschenbach
- Nationality: United States
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FIA Driver Categorisation:
Gold
- Recent Team: N/A
- Total Podiums: 0 (🏆 0 / 🥈 0 / 🥉 0)
- Total Races: 0
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Racer Overview
Lawson Aschenbach, born on November 22, 1983, is a highly accomplished American professional racing driver. Aschenbach's career boasts numerous championships and accolades, marking him as a dominant force in sports car racing. He is a seven-time champion, with four of those titles earned in the Pirelli World Challenge. His versatility and skill have led him to victory in multiple classes and series.
Aschenbach's racing journey began in karting at the young age of 8, guided by his father. His early success included winning the World Karting Association Gold Cup in 1998 and four WKA Grand Nationals titles. Transitioning to race cars at 16, he quickly made his mark by winning the SCCA Southeast National Formula Ford title in 2001. Aschenbach turned professional in 2005, immediately showcasing his talent with a podium finish in his first SPEED World Challenge GT race. The following year, he became the first rookie to win the SPEED GT Championship, also securing the Rookie of the Year award.
Throughout his professional career, Aschenbach has secured championships in the Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge ST Championship in 2010, the Pirelli World Challenge GTS in 2013 and 2014, and the Lamborghini Super Trofeo ProAM World Championship in 2014. In 2012, Lawson was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease, battling the disease with functional medicine.