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Townsend Lorenz Bell
Early career
He spent time in karting, Skip Barber, Formula Dodge and the Barber Dodge Pro Series before graduating to Indy Lights in 2000. He won the
International Formula 3000 career
His efforts shifted to Europe and in 2003 he was teammate to series champion Björn Wirdheim in International F3000 competition. Bell was the first American to score a F3000 podium with a 3rd place at the Hungaroring and he finished 9th overall in a field covered with future Formula One talent – Giorgio Pantano, Patrick Friesacher, Vitantonio Liuzzi and Nicolas Kiesa among them.
His performance in F3000 led to Formula One tests with the Jaguar and BAR Honda F1 teams.
Return to IndyCar
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Despite earning a test with
In 2009, KV Racing Technology entered Bell in the Indy 500, engineered by Gerald Tyler. Bell was on a limited-month schedule but had an impressive race day, advancing from 24th on the grid up to the top five. Passing Team Penske's Will Power on the last restart, Bell impressed with a fourth-place finish.
Bell posted his best Indianapolis 500 qualifying effort to date in
Bell finished 9th in the
He qualified 4th and led 12 laps in the 2016 Indy 500, racing for Andretti Autosport, before an incident on pit road during caution. He finished 21st.
Bell is a color commentator for NBC Sports[4] with lead anchor Leigh Diffey and fellow analyst James Hinchcliffe.
Sports car career
Bell made his sports car debut in 2012 and won the 12 Hours of Sebring on debut with Alex Job Racing. That season, he drove a Lotus Evora GTE for Alex Job Racing in the American Le Mans Series with Bill Sweedler, before he and Sweedler drove a Ferrari F458 Italia the following year with West/AJR.[5]
He matched his Sebring feat in his first
In 2015, Bell and co-driver Bill Sweedler took home the IMSA GT Daytona Championship. In addition, they had a dominant win at VIR and podium finishes in the 12 Hours of Sebring and 24 Hours of LeMans.[7]
In 2016, Bell along with teammates Jeff Segal and Bill Sweedler won the 24 Hours of LeMans in only their second try.
In the famous
He is competed full-time in the 2017 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GT Daytona class with Alex Job Racing in an Audi R8 GT3 and returned to Le Mans with Ferrari in 2017.
Most recently, Bell has competed in the AIM Vasser-Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3 for the 2019 & 2020 GTD class seasons.[9]
Television
Bell is a color commentator for NBC Sports with lead anchor Leigh Diffey and fellow analyst James Hinchcliffe.
Bell has filled in for Formula One coverage on NBC, most notably in 2016 when he replaced Will Buxton, who was on bereavement leave for the races at Sepang and Mexico City.
Bell is also a color commentator for NBC Sports's IndyCar,
Bell has also both competed and commented in the Stadium Super Trucks.[10]
At the 2013 X-Games in Munich, Bell competed in Global Rallycross and finished 6th in the final.
Racing record
American open–wheel racing results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap.)
Barber Dodge Pro Series
Year | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Rank | Points |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1998
|
SEB 28 |
LRP 13 |
DET 28 |
WGI 22 |
CLE 16 |
GRA | MDO | ROA | LS1 5 |
ATL 3 |
HMS 23 |
LS2 8 |
16th | 36 |
1999
|
SEB 30 |
NAZ 3 |
LRP 1 |
POR 4 |
CLE 8 |
ROA 5 |
DET 16 |
MDO 21 |
GRA 8 |
LS 3 |
HMS 19 |
WGI 2 |
3rd | 104 |
Indy Lights
Year | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Rank | Points | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2000 | Dorricott Racing | LBH 17 |
MIL 6 |
DET 7 |
POR 2 |
MIS 4 |
CHI 2 |
MDO 1 |
VAN 4 |
LS 18 |
STL 1 |
HOU 2 |
FON 2 |
2nd | 146 | [11] |
2001 | Dorricott Racing | MTY 2 |
LBH 1 |
TXS 8 |
MIL 1 |
POR 6 |
KAN 5 |
TOR 1 |
MDO 1 |
STL 9 |
ATL 2 |
LS 1 |
FON 1 |
1st | 192 | [12] |
CART
Year | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | Rank | Points | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | Patrick Racing | MTY
|
LBH
|
TXS | NZR
|
MOT | MIL | DET | POR | CLE
|
TOR | MIS | CHI
|
MDO | ROA | VAN | LAU 13 |
ROC 12 |
HOU
|
LS | SRF | FON | 30th | 1 | [13] |
2002 | Patrick Racing | MTY 19 |
LBH 15 |
MOT 14 |
MIL 13 |
LS 7 |
POR 4 |
CHI 12 |
TOR 15 |
CLE 18 |
VAN | MDO | ROA | MTL | DEN | ROC
|
MIA | SRF | FON | MXC | 20th | 19 | [14] |
IndyCar Series
Year | Team | Chassis | No. | Engine | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | Rank | Points | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2004
|
Panther Racing | Dallara | 2 | Chevrolet | HMS
|
PHX
|
MOT | INDY | TXS
|
RIR
|
KAN 17 |
NSH 5 |
MIL 6 |
MIS 8 |
KTY 21 |
PPIR 12 |
NZR 18 |
CHI 22 |
FON 9 |
TX2 9 |
21st | 193 | [15] | |||
2005
|
HMS
|
PHX
|
STP
|
MOT | INDY | TXS
|
RIR
|
KAN | NSH | MIL
|
MIS 15 |
KTY
|
PPIR
|
SNM
|
CHI | WGL
|
FON
|
30th | 15 | [16] | ||||||
2006
|
Vision Racing | 90 | Honda | HMS | STP | MOT | INDY 22 |
WGL
|
TXS
|
RIR
|
KAN
|
NSH | MIL
|
MIS
|
KTY
|
SNM
|
CHI | 34th | 12 | [17] | ||||||
2008
|
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing | 23 | HMS
|
STP 21 |
MOT1 10 |
LBH1 DNP |
KAN | MIL 11 |
TXS | IOW | RIR 8 |
WGL | NSH | MDO | EDM 25 |
KTY | SNM 19 |
DET | CHI | SRF2 23 |
26th | 117 | [18] | |||
99 | INDY 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2009
|
KV Racing Technology | Dallara IR5 | 8 | STP | LBH | KAN | INDY 4 |
MIL | TXS | IOW | RIR | WGL | TOR | EDM | KTY | MDO | SNM | CHI | MOT | HMS | 32nd | 32 | [19] | |||
2010
|
Sam Schmidt Motorsports
|
99 | SAO | STP | ALA | LBH | KAN | INDY 16 |
TXS
|
IOW | WGL
|
TOR | EDM | MDO
|
SNM | CHI | KTY | MOT | HMS | 38th | 18 | [20] | ||||
2011
|
STP | ALA | LBH | SAO | INDY 26 |
TXS2 | TXS2 | MIL | IOW | TOR | EDM | MDO | NHM | SNM | BAL | MOT | 35th | 40 | [21] | |||||||
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing | 22 | KTY 11 |
LVS3 C |
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2012
|
Schmidt–Hamilton Motorsports
|
Dallara DW12 | 99 | STP | ALA | LBH | SAO | INDY 9 |
DET | TXS | MIL | IOW | TOR | EDM | MDO | SNM | BAL | FON
|
30th | 26 | [22] | |||||
2013
|
Panther Racing | 60 | Chevrolet | STP | ALA
|
LBH | SAO | INDY 27 |
DET
|
DET
|
TXS | MIL | IOW | POC | TOR | TOR | MDO | SNM | BAL | HOU | HOU | FON | 35th | 10 | [23] | |
2014
|
KV Racing Technology | 6 | STP | LBH | ALA | IMS | INDY 25 |
DET | DET | TXS | HOU | HOU | POC | IOW | TOR | TOR | MDO | MIL | SNM | FON | 32nd | 22 | [24] | |||
2015
|
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing | 24 | STP | NLA | LBH | ALA | IMS | INDY 14 |
DET | DET | TXS | TOR | FON | MIL | IOW
|
MDO
|
POC | SNM
|
35th | 32 | [25] | |||||
2016 | Andretti Autosport
|
29 | Honda | STP | PHX | LBH | ALA | IMS | INDY 21 |
DET | DET | RDA | IOW | TOR | MDO | POC | TXS | WGL | SNM | 27th | 55 | [26] |
- 1 Run on same day.
- 2 Non-points race.
- 3 The Las Vegas Indy 300 was abandoned after Dan Wheldondied from injuries sustained in a 15-car crash on lap 11.
Years | Teams | Races | Poles | Wins | Podiums (non-win) |
Top 10s (non-podium) |
Indianapolis 500 wins |
Championships |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | 6 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Indianapolis 500
Year | Chassis | Engine | Start | Finish | Team |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2006 | Dallara | Honda | 15 | 22 | Vision Racing |
2008 | Dallara | Honda | 12 | 10 | Dreyer & Reinbold Racing |
2009 | Dallara | Honda | 24 | 4 | KV Racing Technology |
2010 | Dallara | Honda | 10 | 16 | Sam Schmidt Motorsports
|
2011 | Dallara | Honda | 4 | 26 | Sam Schmidt Motorsports
|
2012 | Dallara | Honda | 20 | 9 | Schmidt–Hamilton Motorsports
|
2013 | Dallara | Chevrolet | 22 | 27 | Panther Racing |
2014 | Dallara | Chevrolet | 25 | 25 | KV Racing Technology |
2015 | Dallara | Chevrolet | 24 | 14 | Dreyer & Reinbold Kingdom Racing |
2016 | Dallara | Honda | 4 | 21 | Andretti Autosport
|
Complete International Formula 3000 results
(key)
Year | Entrant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | DC | Points |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2003 | Arden International | IMO 9 |
CAT 12 |
A1R 7 |
MON 6 |
NUR Ret |
MAG 12 |
SIL 7 |
HOC 5 |
HUN 3 |
MNZ Ret |
9th | 17 |
24 Hours of Le Mans results
Year | Team | Co-Drivers | Car | Class | Laps | Pos. | Class Pos. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2015 | ![]() |
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Ferrari 458 Italia GT2
|
GTE Am |
330 | 24th | 3rd |
2016 | ![]() |
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Ferrari 458 Italia GT2
|
GTE Am |
331 | 26th | 1st |
2017 | ![]() |
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Ferrari 488 GTE | GTE Am |
331 | 29th | 3rd |
Source:[29]
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Complete WeatherTech SportsCar Championship results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)
Year | Team | Class | Make | Engine | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Pos. | Points |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | Level 5 Motorsports | GTD | Ferrari 458 Italia GT3 | Ferrari 4.5L V8 | DAY 1 |
4th | 293 | |||||||||||
AIM Autosport | SEB 2 |
LGA 14 |
BEL 8 |
WGL 2 |
MOS 13 |
IMS 4 |
ELK 5 |
VIR 8 |
AUS 8 |
ATL 7 | ||||||||
2015 | Scuderia Corsa | GTD | Ferrari 458 Italia GT3 | Ferrari 4.5L V8 | DAY 6 |
SEB 3 |
LGA 4 |
BEL 9 |
WGL 4 |
LIM 9 |
ELK 4 |
VIR 1 |
AUS 6 |
PET 4 |
1st | 281 | ||
2018 | Scuderia Corsa | GTD | Ferrari 488 GT3 | Ferrari F154CB 3.9L Turbo V8 | DAY 5 |
SEB 17 |
MOH |
BEL |
WGL 10 |
MOS |
LIM |
ELK |
VIR |
LGA 9 |
PET 5 |
17th | 109 | |
2019 | AIM Vasser Sullivan | GTD | Lexus RC F GT3 | Lexus 5.0L V8 | DAY 2 |
SEB 9 |
MDO 5 |
DET 3 |
WGL 9 |
MOS 3 |
LIM 13 |
ELK 9 |
VIR 7 |
LGA 11 |
PET 11 |
8th | 236 | |
2020 | AIM Vasser Sullivan | GTD | Lexus RC F GT3 | Lexus 5.0L V8 | DAY 12 |
DAY 2 |
SEB 5 |
ELK 1 |
VIR 10 |
ATL 5 |
MDO 10 |
CLT 4 |
PET 8 |
LGA 8 |
SEB 9 |
6th | 251 | |
2021 | Vasser Sullivan Racing | GTD | Lexus RC F GT3 | Lexus 5.0L V8 | DAY 13 |
SEB |
MDO |
DET 5 |
WGL |
WGL |
LIM |
ELK |
LGA |
LBH |
VIR |
PET |
66th | 202 |
2022 | VasserSullivan | GTD | Lexus RC F GT3 | Toyota 2UR 5.0 L V8 | DAY 15 |
SEB |
LBH |
LGA |
MDO |
DET |
WGL |
MOS |
LIM |
ELK |
VIR |
PET |
63rd | 190 |
Source:[27]
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References
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- ^ "Servia replaces Bell at Patrick Racing". Motorsport.com. 2002-07-23. Retrieved 2010-02-05.
- ^ Cavin, Curt (April 12, 2014). "Townsend Bell back in Indy 500; Reinbold and Hamilton working together". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
- ^ DiZinno, Tony (May 6, 2013). "Townsend Bell confirms he's running the Indy 500 again this year". NBC Sports. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- Official Website. December 23, 2014. Archived from the originalon February 4, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
- IMSA. October 16, 2014. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
- IMSA. December 23, 2014. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
- ^ "Indycar Racing News | Racer.com - INDY 500: Top speeds crack 240mph barrier". www.racer.com. Archived from the original on 2016-05-23.
- ^ "Townsend Bell Career Statistics". www.racing-reference.info. Retrieved 2020-12-08.
- ^ "Justin Lofton Wins Round No. 7 of SST Competition on the Streets of Toronto". Stadium Super Trucks. July 14, 2013. Archived from the original on December 14, 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ^ "Townsend Bell – 2000 Firestone / Dayton Indy Lights Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "Townsend Bell – 2001 Firestone / Dayton Indy Lights Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "Townsend Bell – 2001 CART Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ "Townsend Bell – 2002 CART Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ "Townsend Bell – 2004 IndyCar Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "Townsend Bell – 2005 IndyCar Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "Townsend Bell – 2006 IndyCar Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "Townsend Bell – 2008 IndyCar Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "Townsend Bell – 2009 IndyCar Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "Townsend Bell – 2010 IZOD IndyCar Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "Townsend Bell – 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "Townsend Bell – 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "Townsend Bell – 2013 IZOD IndyCar Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "Townsend Bell – 2014 Verizon IndyCar Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "Townsend Bell – 2015 Verizon IndyCar Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "Townsend Bell – 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ a b "Townsend Bell Results". Motorsport Stats. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "Townsend Bell". Motor Sport. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "Townsend Bell". Automobile Club de l'Ouest. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
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