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Birthday: Dec. 16, 1981
Hometown: Los Gatos, Calif.
PREVIOUS RACING HISTORY
Finished 3rd in the 2006 Champ Car World Series, winning 5 races.
Won rookie of the year award in Champ Car World Series in 2004.
Won Toyota Atlantic Championship and rookie of the year honors in 2003.
Was Barber Dodge Pro Series champion in 2002. Won 6 of the series' 10 races.
NOTEWORTHY
Was named AUTOSPORT International rookie of the year in 2004, becoming the 1st American to win the award.
Second-youngest driver to win the Toyota Atlantic championship behind Michael Andretti.
Is a 2-time International Karting Federation Grand National champion.