James Pace

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  • 英文全名: James Pace
  • 国籍: 美国
  • FIA 车手分级: FIA 车手分级 青铜 青铜
  • 最近的车队: N/A
  • 总领奖台次数: 0 (🏆 0 / 🥈 0 / 🥉 0)
  • 总比赛次数: 0
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James "Jim" Pace (1961-2020) was a highly respected American racing driver with a career spanning several decades. Born in Monticello, Mississippi, Pace initially pursued a medical degree before dedicating himself to motorsports. He quickly established himself in the IMSA ranks, showcasing both speed and strategic acumen.

Pace's career highlights include a GTU class victory at the 1990 24 Hours of Daytona and an overall win at the same event in 1996, co-driving with Wayne Taylor and Scott Sharp. The same trio also secured an overall victory at the 12 Hours of Sebring that year, cementing Pace's reputation as a top endurance racer. He also won the 1994 IMSA Camel GTU championship. Besides racing in the United States, Pace participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1996.

Beyond his driving achievements, Pace was known for his contributions to the sport as an instructor and mentor. He spent over 20 years at the Skip Barber Racing School and later became involved in historic racing, acquiring an ownership stake in Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR). Pace's influence extended to the digital realm through his Jim Pace Motorsports YouTube channel, offering racing instruction. His passion for racing and his approachable nature made him a beloved figure within the motorsport community.