Alex Barron

Alex Barron, born on June 11, 1970, is an American former race car driver with a career spanning various open-wheel racing series. Hailing from San Diego, California, Barron's journey in motorsports saw him climb through the ranks, starting with karts and eventually reaching the CART FedEx World Series Championship in 1998.

Barron's breakthrough came in 1997 when he dominated the KOOL Toyota Atlantic series, securing the championship title with five victories. This success propelled him into Champ Car, where he drove for teams like Dan Gurney's All American Racers and briefly for Roger Penske following a tragic accident in 1999. In 2001, he transitioned to the Indy Racing League (IRL), later known as the IndyCar Series, achieving two victories at Nashville Speedway and Michigan International Speedway. He was also named co-Rookie of the Year at the Indianapolis 500 in 2002.

Although he found success with Red Bull Cheever Racing in 2004 and 2005, Barron faced challenges in securing a consistent seat in the IRL. He participated in the Champ Car Atlantic Championship in 2006 and made part-time appearances in the IndyCar Series in 2007. Later in his career, Barron participated in the Rolex 24 At Daytona. He currently runs a karting business.