Christian Szymczak

Christian Szymczak, born on March 4, 1974, is an accomplished American race car driver with a diverse career spanning various racing series. He began his professional racing journey in January 2000 in the Skip Barber Western Series at the age of 25. He is best known for his participation in the Barber Dodge Pro Series in 2001 and 2002, where he achieved 11th and 8th place finishes respectively.

Szymczak's career highlights include winning the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup championship in 2013. More recently, in 2021, he teamed up with Kenny Murillo to secure the Silver Cup championship in the GT4 America Series, showcasing his adaptability and skill in GT racing. Szymczak continued his success in 2023, achieving his first overall Pilot Challenge victory with Kenny Murillo in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca 120. Furthermore, in the 2023 season, he finished 3rd in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge - GT4 with Murillo Racing.

Throughout his career, Szymczak has demonstrated consistency and a knack for securing podium finishes. Data from 2014 and 2018-2021 show 17 events with 13 finishes and 3 wins. He has often raced in Mercedes-AMG GT4 cars, frequently co-driving with Kenny Murillo and Matthew Fassnacht. His racing record demonstrates his versatility across different racing formats, making him a respected figure in the American motorsports scene.