Next season, at only 19 years of age, Rinus VeeKay from Hoofddorp in the Netherlands will become the youngest Dutchman in history to debut in the NTT IndyCar Series. Soon after Rinus’ first laps in a kart, coach Pierre Redeker spotted a unique talent in the young Van Kalmthout. VeeKay’s Indy 500 debut will be exactly 30 years after Luyendyk’s first Indy 500 victory. Yet Verstappen is not Holland’s only hope for international success, since Dutch Talent Rinus VeeKay will become the youngest Dutchman in history to debut in the NTT IndyCar Series. 2015 3rd in BNL Karting Series Senior Moving up a step on the Road to Indy program each year brought VeeKay to the Indy Lights. His first win as both owner and driver came at the 2012 season finale at Auto Club Speedway. It was the reason for the highly regarded NTT IndyCar Series team to invite the 19 year-old Dutchman from Hoofddorp in the Netherlands for two test days. And again he proved himself to be an outstanding race driver, scoring 7 pole positions, 6 victories and 14 podiums. 2017   TeamNL driver VeeKay impressed so much with his speed, professional attitude and feedback, that Ed Carpenter Racing immediately showed great interest in signing the young Dutch talent for the 2020 NTT IndyCar Series. He finished sixth in points, as he did not finish on the podium again the rest of the season. The 2017 Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda will be the eighth season – since its revival in 2010 – of the U.S. F2000 National Championship, an open wheel auto racing series that is the first step in INDYCAR's Road to Indy ladder, operated by Andersen Promotions. With Max Verstappen in Formula 1, Dutch motorsport is on a roll. - Indy Lights Championship with Juncos Racing But qualifying is different – scarier, drivers will tell you – and VeeKay doesn’t do fear. 2014 KNAF Talent First selection, supported by NOC*NSF Rinus van Kalmthout started in the Cooper Tires USF2000 series and it seemed like the type of track on which he had to race didn’t matter at all for the Dutch race driver. At only 19 years of age VeeKay is by far the youngest Dutchman in history to make his debut in the NTT IndyCar Series. The world famous Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the unchallenged highlight of the NTT IndyCar Series season. Thus, his age is 19 years and zodiac sign is Virgo. 2015 Runner-up in European Rotax Max Euro Challenge Senior championship - Vice-champion Indy Lights Presented By Cooper Tires Born in Hoofddorp, Netherlands, Rinus van Kalmthout began karting in 2009 at the age of 8. - Champion Formula 3 Asian Winter Series 5 podium finishes out of 6 races and a victory in the final BOSS GP Super Prix at Imola (Italy). 2015 Runner-up in Rotax US Open Senior championship With sights set firmly on the NTT IndyCar Series, he transitioned to the Road to Indy in 2017 and launched his U.S. career driving as Rinus VeeKay. 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Rinus VeeKay is a racing car driver. Canadian Parker Thompson won three races in the second half of the season and finished third in points. - Most laps in the lead (250 out of 600). “It’s a dream come true, but also something we have worked towards in the last couple of years. 2012 Dutch Rotax Max Minimax champion - Pro Mazda Champion with a marge of 67 points to the runner-up and 109 to number 3 From his website here are snapshots of another prodigy from Holland, unashamedly inspired by Max Verstappen, worth making a note of: The KNAC National Autosport Federation (KNAF) recognised Van Kalmthout’s potential at young age in karting and selected him for its KNAF Talent First programme. VeeKay has signed a contract with Ed Carpenter Racing for a full season in the 2020 NTT IndyCar Series, which also includes the world famous Indy 500. - Runner-up in the BOSS GP FIA International Racing Series Open Class. [2] SCCA Formula Continental chassis (including the previous Van Diemen\Elan DP08) were slated to compete in National Class, but after the first weekend there were no race entries in that class and it was abandoned. 2019 2009-2010 Dutch Winter champion Cadet class Askew won two more races down the stretch while Veekay won only one more, the final race at Watkins Glen International, where Askew finished second, good enough to claim the championship. Thanks to good guidance that talent quickly blossomed. Whether Rinus VeeKay is made for 200 trips around the 2½ IMS superspeedway, we’ll find out Aug. 23. Rinus van Kalmthout, son of successful entrepreneur and BOSS GP driver Marijn van Kalmthout, began in karting in 2009 at the age of 8. A 14-race schedule was announced on September 14, 2016. Career highlights Ed Carpenter Racing was born with Carpenter himself assuming responsibilities of both owner and driver. Rinus VeeKay took his maiden IndyCar series pole position in qualifying for the first race of the Harvest Grand Prix double-header on the Indianapolis road course, just pipping Colton Herta. The KNAC National Autosport Federation (KNAF) recognised Van Kalmthout’s potential at young age in karting and selected him for its KNAF Talent First programme. 2018 - 6 pole positions, 7 wins and 4 track records, 2019 2010 Runner-up in Dutch Cadet championship These tests at Portland and the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course were decisive for Ed Carpenter Racing. 21 Dallara-Chevrolet for Ed Carpenter Racing in the NTT IndyCar Series. The Indianapolis native solidified his status as hometown favorite when he won the pole position for the 2013 Indianapolis 500, later leading the most laps of any driver during that event. He is the 2018 Champion of the Pro Mazda series, winning 7 of 16 races in his debut season. With sights set firmly on the NTT IndyCar Series, he transitioned to the Road to Indy in 2017 and launched his U.S. career driving as Rinus VeeKay. I feel very honored and I want to thank Ed Carpenter and his partners for this great opportunity and the trust”, said a very happy VeeKay. The 2017 season will see the introduction of the Tatuus USF-17 car for the Championship class. The NOC*NSF elite status is issued for motorsport talent by an Olympic network, and only on recommendation of the KNAF. http://usf2000.com/news/mazda-road-to-indy-presented-by-cooper-tires-solidifies-2017-schedule, http://motorsportstribune.com/new-for-2017-tatuus-usf-17-unveiled-at-indianapolis-motor-speedway/, "We're so excited to announce @devinwojcikrac1 as the 1st driver to join us for #USF2000 2017! Fresh off his first career win at the season finale at Kentucky Speedway, veteran driver Ed Carpenter announced he would be forming his own team. - 3rd in MRF Challenge with 3 victories and 11 podiums 2016 4 podium finishes out of 6 races in VDV Racing Series Formule Renault with MP Motorsport. Moreover, certain details about his personal and professional life can be found online. VeeKay became vice-champion Indy Lights and drove most laps in the lead (250 out of 600). 2013 Dutch Rotax Max Junior overall champion Next season, at only 19 years of age, Rinus VeeKay from Hoofddorp in the Netherlands will become the youngest Dutchman in history to debut in the NTT IndyCar Series. However, he faltered at the Road America round and Dutch driver Rinus Veekay won both races there, opening the door to a tighter championship fight. Born in Hoofddorp, Netherlands, Rinus van Kalmthout began karting in 2009 at the age of 8. A 14-race schedule was announced on September 14, 2016.[1]. 2020 VeeKay is signed to drive the No. The 2020 NTT IndyCar Series kicks off in St. Petersburg, Florida, March 15. Driver – #21. 2011 Dutch and Benelux World Formula champion - The only USF2000 driver in history that never finished a race lower than he qualified! The KNAC National Autosport Federation (KNAF) recognised Van Kalmthout’s potential at young age in karting and selected him for its KNAF Talent First programme. - 4 victories out of 9 races, only missed podium once - Runner-up in the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship powered by Mazda in his rookie season, after a hard title battle with Oliver Askew - 7 pole positions, 6 Victories and 14 podiums 2018 For 2018 Van Kalmthout decided on a wise approach. VeeKay has signed a contract with Ed Carpenter Racing for a full season in the 2020 NTT IndyCar … 2016 3rd in BNL Karting Series Senior The 2020 NTT IndyCar Series comprises 17 races at 16 tracks which include ovals, road course and street course venues. Robert Megennis won the season's first race at St. Petersburg and was the only other driver to win a race. Moving up from USF2000, but one step at a time. Be it a traditional road course, an oval, or a street circuit like Toronto, as the Pabst Racing driver has showed he is very likely to race to the podium. 2016 4th in European Rotax Max Euro Challenge Senior championship 2017 He then captured podium finishes there the next two years, finishing second and third, respectively. This NOC*NSF approved programme supports young talented racers on their way to the top echelons in motorsport. 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