Eric Rockwell
NationalityAmerican
Born (1996-10-30) October 30, 1996
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States
Michelin Pilot Challenge career
Debut season2021
Current teamRockwell Autosport Development
Car number15
Starts10
Wins0
Podiums1
Poles0
Fastest laps0
Last updated on: November 3, 2022.

Eric Rockwell (born October 30, 1996) is an American racing driver who currently competes for Rockwell Autosport Development in the TCR class of the Michelin Pilot Challenge.[1]

Career

Early career

Rockwell began his racing career in 2015, competing in SCCA club racing events in touring categories. He would then move to the ChampCar Endurance Series for 2016.[2]

IMSA

For the 2021 season, Rockwell made his professional debut at Watkins Glen International in the 2021 Michelin Pilot Challenge.[3] He would finish 9th.[4] He would contest two other races that season at Virginia International Raceway and Road Atlanta, finishing 8th and 9th respectively.[5]

To begin the 2022 season the Rockwell Autosport Development team partnered with Oldcastle Materials running under the name Belgard & Techniseal Racing, with Rockwell being named as one of the drivers in the 2022 Michelin Pilot Challenge.[6] The season would prove to be a break out year for Rockwell, grabbing his first podium at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca alongside co-driver Denis Dupont.[7] He would go on to finish 13th in the drivers standings.

In late 2022, it was announced Rockwell Autosport Development would be returning to the 2023 Michelin Pilot Challenge with a two car entry. Rockwell was announced to drive an unknown number of races.[8]

Personal life

Rockwell is a graduate of Rowan University and is currently studying dentistry at Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry.

Racing record

Career summary

Season Series Team Races Wins Poles F/Laps Podiums Points Position
2021 Michelin Pilot Challenge - TCR Rockwell Autosport Development 3 0 0 0 0 450 25th
2022 Michelin Pilot Challenge - TCR Belgard & Techniseal Racing 7 0 0 0 1 2550 13th
2023 Michelin Pilot Challenge - TCR Rockwell Autosport Development 8 0 0 0 0 1910 15th
TC America Series - TCA 2 0 0 0 0 14 12th
2024 Michelin Pilot Challenge - TCR Rockwell Autosport Development

References

  1. ↑ "Eric Rockwell - IMSA". imsa.com. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  2. ↑ "The RacingWire Podcast Network: Inside ChampCar - Thompson Recap with Eric Rockwell su Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts (in Italian). Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  3. ↑ Allaway, Phil (2021-06-30). "Entry List: Sahlen's 120 At The Glen". Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  4. ↑ "IMSA - Timing Results". results.imsa.com. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  5. ↑ "2021 Michelin Pilot Challenge", Wikipedia, 2022-12-29, retrieved 2022-12-31
  6. ↑ "Belgard and Techniseal Sponsor Rockwell Autosport Development Team in 2022 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Series". www.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  7. ↑ fabior (2022-05-01). "Alfa Romeo returns to TCR Victory Lane at Laguna Seca". TCR HUB. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  8. ↑ Dagys, John. "Rockwell Autosport Confirms Two-Car Audi TCR Effort – Sportscar365". sportscar365.com. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
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