| Eric Rockwell | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | October 30, 1996 Long Branch, New Jersey, United States |
| Michelin Pilot Challenge career | |
| Debut season | 2021 |
| Current team | Rockwell Autosport Development |
| Car number | 15 |
| Starts | 10 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 1 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| Last updated on: November 3, 2022. | |
Eric Rockwell (born October 30, 1996) is an American racing driver who currently competes for Rockwell Autosport Development in the TCR class of the Michelin Pilot Challenge. [1]
Rockwell began his racing career in 2015, competing in SCCA club racing events in touring categories. He would then move to the ChampCar Endurance Series for 2016. [2]
For the 2021 season, Rockwell made his professional debut at Watkins Glen International in the 2021 Michelin Pilot Challenge. [3] He would finish 9th. [4] He would contest two other races that season at Virginia International Raceway and Road Atlanta, finishing 8th and 9th respectively. [5]
To begin the 2022 season the Rockwell Autosport Development team partnered with Oldcastle Materials running under the name Belgard & Techniseal Racing, with Rockwell being named as one of the drivers in the 2022 Michelin Pilot Challenge. [6] The season would prove to be a break out year for Rockwell, grabbing his first podium at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca alongside co-driver Denis Dupont. [7] He would go on to finish 13th in the drivers standings.
In late 2022, it was announced Rockwell Autosport Development would be returning to the 2023 Michelin Pilot Challenge with a two car entry. Rockwell was announced to drive an unknown number of races. [8]
Rockwell is a graduate of Rowan University and is currently studying dentistry at Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry.
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | F/Laps | Podiums | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Michelin Pilot Challenge - TCR | Rockwell Autosport Development | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 450 | 25th |
| 2022 | Michelin Pilot Challenge - TCR | Belgard & Techniseal Racing | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2550 | 13th |
| 2023 | Michelin Pilot Challenge - TCR | Rockwell Autosport Development | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1910 | 15th |
| TC America Series - TCA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 12th | ||
| 2024 | Michelin Pilot Challenge - TCR | Rockwell Autosport Development |
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