Theodor Olsen
Driver Profile
- English Full Name: Theodor Olsen
- Nationality: Norway
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FIA Driver Categorisation:
Silver
- Recent Team: N/A
- Total Podiums: 0 (🏆 0 / 🥈 0 / 🥉 0)
- Total Races: 0
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Racer Overview
Theodor Olsen is a Norwegian racing driver born on December 7, 1999, hailing from Moelv. Olsen's career began early, starting with ATV-cross and karting at the age of seven. He quickly transitioned to karting, achieving numerous successes before moving to formula racing in 2013. He became a two-time Norwegian Champion in Formula Basic in 2014 and 2015, adding a silver medal in 2013.
In 2016, Olsen dominated the Radical Scandinavia Cup and the North Europe Cup. The following year, he showcased his talent in the Radical North American series, securing race wins and multiple podium finishes. His accomplishments led to being awarded "Bilsporttalentet 2017," a prestigious Norwegian motorsport talent competition. In 2017, at the age of 18, Olsen embarked on a racing career in the United States, receiving full support from Radical Texas. He impressed with two victories at Laguna Seca.
Olsen's career continued to progress, participating in the Radical European Masters in 2018. In 2021, he made his IMSA debut in the LMP3 class, co-driving the No. 84 D3+Transformers LMP3 for Dawson Racing at Watkins Glen. Olsen has expressed a clear ambition to compete in long-distance prototype racing, specifically aiming for the LMP2 class. He was also honored as the 2018 Norway Athlete of the Year for his racing achievements.