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Justin Wilson
# 19
Dale Coyne Racing
Biography
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How dedicated was Justin Wilson to his fledgling racing career? He sold shares of himself to investors through Justin Wilson PLC to fund his 2003 Formula One season. About 900 investors contributed $2 million, and a part of his earnings go toward repaying the debt.
Wilson enters the IndyCar Series with a strong resume of open-wheel experience. Wilson's father Keith was an amateur Formula Ford racer in England, and he followed in his dad's footsteps. He also has varied interests off the track, including cycling, minature golf, video games, karting and flying RC helicopters.
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Career Stats |
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| 2008 | | | |
- Finished 11th in IndyCar Series standings for Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing.
- Won at The Raceway at Belle Isle, leading final 15 laps.
- Recorded seven top-10 finishes overall.
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| 2007 | | | |
- Finished second in Champ Car World Series standings for RuSPORT/ with a win at Assen.
- Won poles at Portland and San Jose.
- Recorded nine top-five and 12 top-10 finishes.
- Competed in Grand Am Rolex SportsCar Series finale at Utah for Michael Shank Racing.
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| 2006 | | | |
- Finished second in Champ Car World Series standings for RuSPORT/RSports despite missing Surfers Paradise race because of injury.
- Recorded win at Edmonton, 10 top-five finishes and 11 top-10 finishes.
- Won poles at Mexico City and Toronto.
- Finished second overall in Rolex 24 at Daytona for Michael Shank Racing.
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