Racing Driver Mark Smith
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Racing Driver Profile
- English Full Name: Mark Smith
- Nationality: United States
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FIA Driver Categorisation:
Bronze
- Age: 59
- Date of Birth: 1967-04-10
- Recent Team: Paddock Motorsport
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About Mark Smith
Mark Smith, born on April 10, 1967, is a former American racing driver with a diverse and successful career. Smith began karting at 14, securing six championships across various IKF divisions. He transitioned to Formula Ford in 1985, achieving four race wins over two seasons before stepping up to Formula Super Vee.
His career highlights include winning the 1989 United States Formula Super Vee Championship, with an impressive record of 5 wins and 4 pole positions. Smith continued his ascent in Indy Lights from 1990 to 1992. During his Indy Lights stint, he consistently performed well, finishing 3rd in the series points as a rookie and improving to 2nd in 1991, capturing 3 wins and 5 poles along the way.
In 1993, Smith debuted in the CART IndyCar Series with Arciero Racing. Despite the team's limited budget and older equipment, he managed two top-10 finishes early in the season. His best IndyCar finish was a 5th place at the 1994 Michigan 500. After retiring from racing in 1994, Smith transitioned into managing rental properties and founded DPS Skis, a ski manufacturing business.
Mark Smith Racing Career Timeline
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2026
British GT Championship 6 Race Starts
Mark Smith Recent Race Results
View all results| Year | Racing Series | Racing Circuit | Rd/Race | Class | PIC | Racing Team | Race Car | |
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| 2026 | British GT Championship | Snetterton Circuit | Rd04-R2 | GT3PA | 8 | #9 McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | ||
| 2026 | British GT Championship | Snetterton Circuit | Rd04-R1 | GT3PA | NC | #9 McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | ||
| 2026 | British GT Championship | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Rd03-R1 | GT3 | 8 | #9 McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | ||
| 2026 | British GT Championship | Oulton Park International Circuit | Rd02-R2 | GT3 | 13 | #9 McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | ||
| 2026 | British GT Championship | Oulton Park International Circuit | Rd02-R1 | GT3 | 4 | #9 McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | ||
| 2026 | British GT Championship | Silverstone Circuit | Rd01-R1 | GT3 | 9 | #9 McLaren 720S GT3 EVO |
Mark Smith 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 | British GT Championship | Snetterton Circuit | Rd04-Q2 | GT3PA | 01:46.335 | #9 McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | ||
| 2026 | British GT Championship | Snetterton Circuit | Rd04-Q1 | GT3PA | 01:47.877 | #9 McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | ||
| 2026 | British GT Championship | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Rd03-Q2 | GT3 | 02:18.046 | #9 McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | ||
| 2026 | British GT Championship | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Rd03-Q1 | GT3 | 02:23.446 | #9 McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | ||
| 2026 | British GT Championship | Oulton Park International Circuit | Rd02-Q2 | GT3 | 01:33.327 | #9 McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | ||
| 2026 | British GT Championship | Oulton Park International Circuit | Rd02-Q1 | GT3 | 01:34.777 | #9 McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | ||
| 2026 | British GT Championship | Silverstone Circuit | Rd01-Q1 | GT3 | N/A | #9 McLaren 720S GT3 EVO |
Mark Smith Racing Series Experience
| Racing Series | Seasons | Total Races | Podiums |
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| British GT Championship | 2026 | 6 |
Mark Smith Racing Circuit Experience
| Racing Circuit | Total Races | Best Qualifying Lap | Race Car | |
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| Snetterton Circuit | 2 | 01:46.335 | #9 - McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | |
| Oulton Park International Circuit | 2 | 01:33.327 | #9 - McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | |
| Silverstone Circuit | 1 | 59:59.999 | #9 - McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 1 | 02:18.046 | #9 - McLaren 720S GT3 EVO |
Mark Smith Racing Team Experience
| Racing Team | Seasons | Total Races | Racing Series |
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| Paddock Motorsport | 2026 | 6 | British GT Championship |
Mark Smith Race Car Experience
| Race Car Model | Seasons | Total Races | Podiums |
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| McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | 2026 | 6 |
Mark Smith Co-Drivers
| Co-Driver | Seasons | Races Together | Racing Series |
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| Martin Plowman | 2026 | 6 | British GT Championship |