Zach Veach
Rijdersprofiel
- Volledige Engelse naam: Zach Veach
- Nationaliteit: Verenigde Staten
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FIA-categorisatie van coureurs:
Goud
- Recent Team: N/A
- Totaal aantal podia: 0 (🏆 0 / 🥈 0 / 🥉 0)
- Totaal aantal races: 0
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Overzicht van de Racer
Zachary "Zach" E. Veach, born on December 9, 1994, is an accomplished American race car driver. Veach's career began at the age of 12, and he quickly progressed from go-karts to open-wheel racing, showcasing his talent early on. In 2010, he joined Andretti Autosport as a developmental driver, marking the start of a long and fruitful relationship.
Veach climbed through the ranks of the Mazda Road to Indy, competing in USF2000, Pro Mazda, and Indy Lights, achieving significant success with 13 wins, 14 poles, and 39 podium finishes. In 2017, he made his IndyCar Series debut and also participated in the Indianapolis 500. He secured a full-time IndyCar ride with Andretti Autosport in 2018, becoming the only driver to compete in all four levels of the Mazda Road to Indy with the same team. His IndyCar career included 47 races over four years, with a best finish of 15th in 2018.
Beyond racing, Veach is a published author, having released "99 Things Teens Wish They Knew Before Turning 16." He is also an avid rock climber and an environmental activist, demonstrating a wide range of interests and commitments outside of motorsports. He was also named to CNN's list of "Intriguing People" in May 2010 and served as the national spokesperson for FocusDriven, an organization dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of distracted driving.