Rob Smith
Driver Profile
- English Full Name: Rob Smith
- Nationality: United Kingdom
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FIA Driver Categorisation:
Bronze
- Recent Team: N/A
- Total Podiums: 0 (🏆 0 / 🥈 0 / 🥉 0)
- Total Races: 0
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Racer Overview
Rob Smith, born on May 21, 1992, is a British racing driver hailing from Telford, Shropshire. Smith currently competes in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC), making his debut in 2019 after a successful season in the Mini Challenge UK. His journey in motorsport began relatively late at the age of 13, a contrast to many drivers who start in karting at a much younger age. Despite this, his talent and dedication propelled him to the pinnacle of UK motorsport.
Smith's career progressed through the Renault UK Clio Cup before he became a consistent championship contender in the MINI CHALLENGE, securing numerous pole positions, podiums, and race wins with EXCELR8 Motorsport. These achievements, coupled with his skills as a brand ambassador, marked him as a promising BTCC prospect. In 2019, both Smith and EXCELR8 made their BTCC debut, demonstrating impressive performance with their MG6.
Beyond his driving skills, Smith has also contributed to the commercial side of racing. He took on the role of Commercial Manager and Graphic Designer, playing a crucial role in securing commercial partners for his team and designing the team's brand image and marketing materials. As of now, Rob Smith's career stats include 14 career wins and 38 podiums. His racing heroes include Michael Schumacher and Rory McIlroy.