Racing Driver Mark Smith

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Racing Driver Profile
  • English Full Name: Mark Smith
  • Nationality: United States
  • FIA Driver Categorisation: FIA Driver Categorisation Bronze Bronze
  • Age: 59
  • Date of Birth: 1967-04-10
  • Recent Team: Paddock Motorsport

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Mark Smith Racing Statistics

Total Races

6

Total Series: 1

Win Rate

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Champions: 0

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Podiums: 0

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Finishes: 5

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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

Mark Smith Racing Series Experience

Racing Series Seasons Total Races Podiums
British GT Championship 2026 6

Mark Smith Racing Circuit Experience

Racing Circuit Total Races Best Qualifying Lap Race Car
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
Paddock Motorsport 2026 6 British GT Championship

Mark Smith Race Car Experience

Race Car Model Seasons Total Races Podiums
McLaren 720S GT3 EVO 2026 6

Mark Smith Co-Drivers

Co-Driver Seasons Races Together Racing Series
Martin Plowman 2026 6 British GT Championship

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