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''This article is about the American racing driver, for the Australian ornithologist, see [[George Mack (ornithologist)]].'' |
''This article is about the American racing driver, for the Australian ornithologist, see [[George Mack (ornithologist)]].'' |
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'''George Mack''' (born July 21, |
'''George Mack''' (born July 21, 1968 in [[Hollywood, California]]) is a former [[Indy Racing League]] driver. He is the older brother of [[Indy Pro Series]] and short track racer [[Lloyd Mack]]. |
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Mack was the second [[African-American]] after [[Willy T. Ribbs]] to drive in the [[Indianapolis 500]] when he did so in 2002 and finished 17th. He contested the rest IRL season for [[310 Motoring|310 Racing]] and finished 16th in series points with a best finish of 13th. After being unable to find a ride in open wheel cars after 310 Racing folded, he shifted his focus to NASCAR and was named the 3rd driver of the [[Curry Racing]] entry in the Truck Series in early 2006, possibly as a part of the [[Drive for Diversity]] program. However, Mack denied association with Curry Racing stating that he was not contracted and/or scheduled to drive for Curry Racing. |
Mack was the second [[African-American]] after [[Willy T. Ribbs]] to drive in the [[Indianapolis 500]] when he did so in 2002 and finished 17th. He contested the rest IRL season for [[310 Motoring|310 Racing]] and finished 16th in series points with a best finish of 13th. After being unable to find a ride in open wheel cars after 310 Racing folded, he shifted his focus to NASCAR and was named the 3rd driver of the [[Curry Racing]] entry in the Truck Series in early 2006, possibly as a part of the [[Drive for Diversity]] program. However, Mack denied association with Curry Racing stating that he was not contracted and/or scheduled to drive for Curry Racing. |
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Revision as of 02:26, 18 February 2011
| George Mack | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Vereinigte Staaten |
| Indy Racing League IndyCar Series | |
| Years active | 2002 |
| Teams | 310 Racing |
| Starts | 15 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Best finish | 16th in 2002 |
This article is about the American racing driver, for the Australian ornithologist, see George Mack (ornithologist).
George Mack (born July 21, 1968 in Hollywood, California) is a former Indy Racing League driver. He is the older brother of Indy Pro Series and short track racer Lloyd Mack.
Mack was the second African-American after Willy T. Ribbs to drive in the Indianapolis 500 when he did so in 2002 and finished 17th. He contested the rest IRL season for 310 Racing and finished 16th in series points with a best finish of 13th. After being unable to find a ride in open wheel cars after 310 Racing folded, he shifted his focus to NASCAR and was named the 3rd driver of the Curry Racing entry in the Truck Series in early 2006, possibly as a part of the Drive for Diversity program. However, Mack denied association with Curry Racing stating that he was not contracted and/or scheduled to drive for Curry Racing.
George appeared in an episode of the reality TV show, Blind Date where he dated a girl who referred to herself as Q, a reference to the James Bond character.
Racing record
American Open Wheel
(key)
IndyCar results
| Year | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | Rank | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 310 Racing |  HMS 13 |
PHX 20 |
FON 16 |
NZR 18 |
INDY 17 |
TXS 21 |
PPIR 13 |
RIR 20 |
KAN 18 |
NSH 15 |
MIS 20 |
KTY 17 |
STL 16 |
CHI 14 |
TX2 28 |
16th | 184 |
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