Racing Driver Stephen Earle
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Racing Driver Profile
- English Full Name: Stephen Earle
- Nationality: United States
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FIA Driver Categorisation:
Bronze
- Age: 74
- Date of Birth: 1952-01-01
- Recent Team: Kessel Racing
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About Stephen Earle
Stephen Earle, born on January 1, 1952, in Memphis, Tennessee, is an American racing driver with a long and impressive career. Beyond the racetrack, Earle is an accomplished orthopaedic spine surgeon. He started his racing journey in 1978 and has since participated in various GT competitions, earning the nicknames "Il Dottore" and "The Iron Doc."
Earle's career highlights include multiple successes in the Ferrari Challenge series, including several championship wins in the US Ferrari Challenge (1996, 1999) and a Ferrari Challenge World Championship in 1995. More recently, he secured 4th in the Am category of the Italian GT in 2021, with two wins. He has also competed in the Blancpain GT Sports Club, achieving 6th place in 2018, and earned 3rd in the Am category of the Blancpain Endurance series in 2015.
Known for his passion and pragmatic approach to racing, Earle has been associated with Kessel Racing for over a decade. His dedication to maintaining his physical and mental health allows him to compete at a high level, even into his late sixties and early seventies. As he stated in an interview, he intends to continue racing as long as he remains competitive and has the ability to win.
Stephen Earle Racing Career Timeline
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2026
Ferrari Challenge Europe 6 Race Starts -
2025
Ferrari Challenge Europe 9 Race Starts
Stephen Earle Recent Race Results
View all results| Year | Racing Series | Racing Circuit | Rd/Race | Class | PIC | Racing Team | Race Car | |
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| 2026 | Ferrari Challenge Europe | Hungaroring | Rd06-R2 | S-AM | 6 | #100 Ferrari 296 Challenge | ||
| 2026 | Ferrari Challenge Europe | Hungaroring | Rd06-R1 | S-AM | 9 | #100 Ferrari 296 Challenge | ||
| 2026 | Ferrari Challenge Europe | Red Bull Ring | Rd03-R2 | S-AM | 8 | #100 Ferrari 296 Challenge | ||
| 2026 | Ferrari Challenge Europe | Red Bull Ring | Rd03-R1 | S-AM | 7 | #100 Ferrari 296 Challenge | ||
| 2026 | Ferrari Challenge Europe | Paul Ricard Circuit | Rd01-R2 | S-AM | 10 | #100 Ferrari 296 Challenge | ||
| 2026 | Ferrari Challenge Europe | Paul Ricard Circuit | Rd01-R1 | S-AM | NC | #100 Ferrari 296 Challenge | ||
| 2025 | Ferrari Challenge Europe | Mugello Circuit | Rd08-R2 | S-AM | 10 | #100 Ferrari 296 Challenge | ||
| 2025 | Ferrari Challenge Europe | Mugello Circuit | Rd08-R1 | S-AM | 20 | #100 Ferrari 296 Challenge | ||
| 2025 | Ferrari Challenge Europe | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Rd07-R2 | S-AM | 12 | #100 Ferrari 296 Challenge | ||
| 2025 | Ferrari Challenge Europe | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Rd07-R1 | S-AM | 7 | #100 Ferrari 296 Challenge |
Stephen Earle Recent Qualifying Results
View all resultsStephen Earle Racing Series Experience
| Racing Series | Seasons | Total Races | Podiums |
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| Ferrari Challenge Europe | 2025, 2026 | 15 |
Stephen Earle Racing Circuit Experience
| Racing Circuit | Total Races | Best Qualifying Lap | Race Car | |
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| Hockenheimring | 2 | 01:41.272 | #100 - Ferrari 296 Challenge | |
| Red Bull Ring | 2 | 01:30.811 | #100 - Ferrari 296 Challenge | |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 2 | 02:24.340 | #100 - Ferrari 296 Challenge | |
| Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 2 | 01:46.188 | #100 - Ferrari 296 Challenge | |
| Mugello Circuit | 2 | 02:18.192 | #100 - Ferrari 296 Challenge | |
| Hungaroring | 2 | 02:01.443 | #100 - Ferrari 296 Challenge | |
| Paul Ricard Circuit | 2 | 02:08.347 | #100 - Ferrari 296 Challenge | |
| Autodromo Nazionale Monza | 1 | 01:55.571 | #100 - Ferrari 296 Challenge |
Stephen Earle Racing Team Experience
| Racing Team | Seasons | Total Races | Racing Series |
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| Kessel Racing | 2025, 2026 | 15 | Ferrari Challenge Europe |
Stephen Earle Race Car Experience
| Race Car Model | Seasons | Total Races | Podiums |
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| Ferrari 296 Challenge | 2025, 2026 | 15 |