Kevin Bell
Förarprofil
- Engelskt fullständigt namn: Kevin Bell
- Nationalitet: Nya Zeeland
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FIA-förarkategorisering:
Brons
- Senaste laget: N/A
- Totalt antal podiums: 0 (🏆 0 / 🥈 0 / 🥉 0)
- Totala lopp: 0
Översatt av 51GT3 X-lingual AI.
Tävlingsöversikt
Kevin Bell, born on February 22, 1965, is a New Zealand racing driver hailing from Wellington. His motorsport journey began in 1992 with Formula Ford, progressing to Porsche 911s by 1996. This led him to compete in numerous Classic and Targa events across New Zealand. A significant highlight of his career includes participation in the Nürburgring 24 Hour Touring Car Race in Germany, where he achieved a commendable 5th place finish in a Group N 2.0-liter car. In 1998, driving a BMW M3, Bell's team reached as high as 12th overall before a DNF after 20 hours.
Bell's versatility extends to rallying, where he competed in the Mainland Series, piloting a Mitsubishi Lancer to a 6th overall finish. He achieved significant success alongside Rod Hicks, securing 1st in the New Zealand Schedule S Class at both the 1998 AMP Bathurst 1000 and the 1999 LK Drivesafe 500. Notably, the Bathurst victory also saw them finish an impressive 10th overall. More recently, Bell has competed in the Australian Formula Holden Open Wheeler Class, surviving a major crash at the Adelaide Street Racing Festival.
While information on more recent racing activities is limited, Kevin Bell's established career showcases his adaptability and passion for motorsport across various disciplines, from open-wheelers to touring cars and rallying. He has demonstrated consistent performance and achieved notable success both in New Zealand and on the international stage.