| Eric Rockwell | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | (1996-10-30) October 30, 1996 (age 28) Long Branch, New Jersey, United States |
| Michelin Pilot Challenge career | |
| Debut season | 2021 |
| Current team | Rockwell Autosport Development |
| Car number | 15 |
| Starts | 10 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 1 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| 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.
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.
IMSA
For the 2021 season, Rockwell made his professional debut at Watkins Glen International in the 2021 Michelin Pilot Challenge. He would finish 9th. He would contest two other races that season at Virginia International Raceway and Road Atlanta, finishing 8th and 9th respectively.
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. 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. 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.
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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 460 | 25th |
References
- "Eric Rockwell - IMSA". imsa.com. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- "The RacingWire Podcast Network: Inside ChampCar - Thompson Recap with Eric Rockwell su Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts (in Italian). Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- Allaway, Phil (2021-06-30). "Entry List: Sahlen's 120 At The Glen". Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- "IMSA - Timing Results". results.imsa.com. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- "2021 Michelin Pilot Challenge", Misplaced Pages, 2022-12-29, retrieved 2022-12-31
- "Belgard and Techniseal Sponsor Rockwell Autosport Development Team in 2022 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Series". www.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- fabior (2022-05-01). "Alfa Romeo returns to TCR Victory Lane at Laguna Seca". TCR HUB. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- Dagys, John. "Rockwell Autosport Confirms Two-Car Audi TCR Effort – Sportscar365". sportscar365.com. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
External links
- Eric Rockwell career summary at DriverDB.com