Scott Tucker - Driver / 3 Time National Champion
Scott Tucker brings a unique perspective to the sport of motor racing, one that values success both on and off the track. The winner of more than 50 races and three national driving championships, Tucker finished his best professional driving season in 2010 with American Le Mans Series LMPC Driver Championship and Rookie of the Year honors, the SCCA T-1 National Championship and a Vice Championship in the Ferrari Challenge Series. Not one to rest on his past success, Tucker made the jump to the LMP2 class in the American Le Mans Series and will compete for a World Championship in the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup in 2011.
No stranger to the Grand-Am Rolex Series, Tucker brings a unique perspective to the sport of motor racing, one that values success both on and off the track. Winning 4 of 6 races for the Ferrari Challenge Series ,Tucker finished the 2008 season in second place in the series standings. In 2009, Tucker will be driving the No. 55 Supercar Life Level 5 Motorsports BMW Riley DP with teammates Ed Zabinski and Christophe Bouchut. The team recently tested the No. 55 Daytona Prototype during both the October and January Test Days at Daytona International Speedway, breaking unofficial circuit records.
What was the first car you ever raced in?
I'm not sure I remember the car from my first race I just remember the feeling. I've driven quite a few cars, but the more memorable ones include the Daytona Prototypes, a Porsche GT3 Super Cup and numerous Ferrari GTs.
When did you first realize that you wanted to be a racecar driver?
I've been a race fan and a racing enthusiast all of my life. As a professional driver, I love the competition. It's an exciting sport. Being able to compete at this level against the top drivers in the world is awesome. I don't know of any other sport that even comes remotely close to the thrill of driving in a motor sports event.
What is your favorite track?
In the United States, it's Laguna Seca, a popular track among many professional drivers. In Canada, it's the track at the beautiful village of Mont-Tremblant, in Quebec. Imagine Vail, Colorado, with a fantastic racetrack. It's very cool.
Favorite turn?
The Curva Parabolica at Monza, in Italy. It's a high-speed sweeper, which means you are turning the car while you are flat on the gas. To do it correctly, everything has got to be working just right. If you do it right, you can gain a lot on your competitors.
What was your most recent victory?
You'll only let me talk about one? They've all been so wonderful and in their own ways. There's the Ferrari Challenge World Finals held in Italy. Podium finishes in the Sports Car Club of America T-1 class in 2006, two wins in the SCCA National ST Class, many wins in the Ferrari Challenge Race Series, three podium finishes at the American Le Mans Series Porsche GT3 International Motor Sports Association Lites Series and a top 10 finish at the Grand-Am Rolex GT/Koni Series in 2007. Although, being named the most improved driver at the 2007 Ferrari Challenge World Finals now, that was awesome.
What do you like best about racing?
Early on, I knew that I wanted to race in the Grand-Am and Koni Challenge series. Both combine an elite field of talented drivers, some of the greatest tracks in North America and, of course, superlative racing cars. They are simply the best.