Alex Kirby
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- Nume complet în engleză: Alex Kirby
- Naționalitate: Statele Unite
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Alex Kirby is a versatile American racing driver with over ten years of experience in motorsports. Hailing from Orange County, CA, Kirby's passion for racing ignited at a young age after attending a Sprint Car race. He began his racing journey with go-karts at 18 and quickly transitioned to open-wheel formula cars, including Formula Ford and Formula Continental. Kirby achieved early success, qualifying for the SCCA National Runoffs in his first year and securing a commendable 5th place finish in his second year in open-wheel racing.
In 2016, Kirby expanded his racing endeavors, competing in the F2000 series and the Porsche Pirelli GT3 Cup series. He demonstrated his skill in the GT3 Cup series, achieving multiple podium finishes and securing two wins in his first year. Continuing his success in Porsche racing, Kirby moved to the 991.1 model GT3 Cup car in 2017, adding more podiums and three more wins to his record. More recently, in 2021, Kirby finished 2nd in the Formula 3 FR Americas West Coast Championship, and he participated in the Formula 3 FR Americas Pro Series in 2022. In 2023, he ran a partial season in LMP3 Prototype cars and achieved multiple podiums. Currently, in 2024, he is competing in a full season in a professional Prototype racing series.
Beyond racing, Kirby is a SAG-licensed precision/stunt driver, lending his skills to various TV commercials and film projects, including appearances in Super Bowl and Indy 500 commercials. Kirby's ultimate goal is to become a professional racing driver for a major manufacturer.