Jimmy Vasser

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jimmy Vasser
Occupation	Racing Driver
Date Of Birth	Nov 20, 1965(1965-11-20)
Age	59
Birthplace	Canoga Park
Country	United States
Horoscope	Scorpio

Jimmy Vasser Biography

Jimmy Vasser is one of the most popular and richest Racing Driver who was born on November 20, 1965 in Canoga Park, United States.

Vasser made his CART debut in 1992 and qualified for the Indianapolis 500, setting a record for the fastest qualifying run by a first-year driver. Although he did become a top driver, his rise to prominence coincided with the CART–IRL split, so Vasser’s best years were spent away from the Indianapolis

500. He has raced in the event on a one-off basis a few times since, finishing as high as fourth in the 2001 race.

Vasser won four races in 1996 and did enough to maintain a lead in the standings for most of the season, clinching the championship at the season’s final race. Teammate Alex Zanardi outperformed him over the next two years, winning the points championship both years. Vasser teamed with Juan Pablo Montoya in 1999, finishing ninth in the points standings. In 2000, his last year with Chip Ganassi Racing, Vasser won the Houston Grand Prix for his first victory since 1998.

Jimmy Vasser Net Worth

Jimmy Vasser is one of the richest Racing Driver from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jimmy Vasser 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

James Vasser (born November 20, 1965) is an American former racing driver. Vasser won the 1996 IndyCar season championship with Chip Ganassi Racing, and scored ten victories in the series. Vasser was the last American to win the Champ Car championship.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Jimmy Vasser height Not available right now. Nobuo weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jimmy Vasser Dating?

According to our records, Jimmy Vasser is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Jimmy Vasser’s is not dating anyone.

Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for Jimmy Vasser. You may help us to build the dating records for Jimmy Vasser!

In 2006, Vasser competed in three Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series races, including the 24 Hours of Daytona, driving for GAINSCO/Blackhawk Racing. In 2007, he again drove for the renamed GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing at the 24 Hours of Daytona, and on Sept. 4, 2007, it was announced that he would return to the team for the season-ending Sunchaser 1000 km. Vasser drove again for Stallings’ team beginning at Laguna Seca in May 2008, pairing with fellow Champ Car champion Cristiano da Matta.

Facts & Trivia

Nobuo Ranked on the list of most popular Racing Driver. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jimmy Vasser celebrates birthday on November 20 of every year.

In 2013, Vasser joined the Stadium Super Trucks and was scheduled to make his debut at Honda Indy Toronto. However, he was injured prior to the race and was replaced by Davey Hamilton.

What happened to Jimmy Vasser?

The 1996 CART champion Jimmy Vasser – and his partner James ‘Sulli’ Sullivan – took the decision to part ways with Dale Coyne Racing ahead of the 2022 season after a nightmare year with team newcomer Ed Jones as the alliance’s driver.

Did Jimmy Vasser win the Indy 500?

WinsPodiumsPoles
10| 33| 8

What does Vasser mean?

negelvaser (Yiddish: נעגעלװאַסער, German: Nagelwasser), a ritual washing.

Who owns Vasser Sullivan racing?

Vasser Sullivan Racing is owned by 1996 INDYCAR Champion, Jimmy Vasser and sports marketer, James “Sulli” Sullivan. Since 2019, the Vasser Sullivan combination has made 34 IMSA GTD class races which has yielded 18 podiums performances including seven wins and nine poles.

Who owns the winning Indy 500 car?

Last May, veteran driver Helio Castroneves won his fourth Indy 500 in a car owned by Meyer Shank Racing. And everything changed. “In almost every possible way,” Shank said this week between Brickyard practice sessions for Sunday’s Indy 500.