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Jimmy Vasser

Jimmy Vasser, St. Louis, 1999. Copyright LAT Photographic (www.latphoto.co.uk), 2013. Used with Permission.

Jimmy Vasser, St. Louis, 1999. Copyright LAT Photographic 2013. Used with Permission.

Jimmy Vasser, 2013. Copyright LAT Photographic (www.latphoto.co.uk), 2013. Used with Permission.

Jimmy Vasser, 2013. Copyright LAT Photographic 2013. Used with Permission.

Born:

20 Nov 1965
Canoga Park, California

Nationality:

United States

Indy 500s:

8 (1992-2003)

1996 CART Champion, the last American CART champion, now retired after years in the category, where he won 10 times. Runs a successful Toyota and Chevrolet dealership in California, but is also a driver coach, team owner (the KVSH team in the IRL until their demise in 2017 and then in partnership with Dale Coyne from 2018 onwards), and also has commercial property interests in Nevada, as well as running a vineyard. He does still race in special events, including Grand-Am, and more recently, in Super Trucks.

Biography last updated 5 Feb 2018