Danny Kroes

Danny Kroes, born on November 5, 1999, is a Dutch racing driver making waves in the GT racing scene. Kroes began his racing journey in karting in 2011, honing his skills before transitioning to open-wheel racing. In 2016, he competed in both the SMP F4 Championship and the F4 Spanish Championship. His open-wheel experience paved the way for a move to the TCR International Series in 2017, driving a SEAT León TCR for Ferry Monster Autosport. In 2018, he secured a podium finish in only his second race in the TCR Europe series at Circuit Zandvoort.

Kroes's career took a significant turn when he joined Lamborghini. In 2019, he partnered with Sergei Afanasiev to win the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Pro series with Bonardi Motorsport. He also demonstrated his prowess by clinching pole position, setting the fastest race lap, and winning his class at the 24 Hours of Zolder. Currently, Kroes is a Lamborghini GT3 Academy driver for Vincenzo Sospiri Racing, competing in the Italian GT Sprint series with the #63 Lamborghini Huracan GT3.

Kroes describes driving GT cars as a specialty, noting the challenges of managing a powerful rear-wheel-drive car like the Lamborghini. He aims for the best possible result, stating, "It's all about that magical first place, second place is the first loser." Beyond his racing career, Kroes is also involved in driver coaching and development, sharing his expertise with other aspiring racers. He is supported by Trackside Legends, who assist in enhancing his online presence, ensuring his on-track achievements are well-documented and shared with fans.