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Michael Fitzgerald (racing driver)

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Michael Fitzgerald
Born1961 (age 62–63)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materDrexel University
Occupation(s)Businessman
Race car driver

Michael Fitzgerald (born 1961) is an American businessman and former professional race car driver.[1] He is the current chief executive officer (CEO) of Acero Precision.[2]

As a race car driver, he participated in Historic Formula One Series between 2004 and 2012 and won races in Belgium, England, and Montreal.[3]

Early life and career

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Born in 1961 in Havertown, Pennsylvania, Fitzgerald studied mechanical engineering at Drexel University.[4][3] During his time as an engineering student, he used to work on computer numeric control machine and was developed interest in autoracing.[2]

In 1985, Fitzgerald founded Acero Precision.[2] In 2001, he won the Historic Grand Prix du Canada.[2]

In 2008, Fitzgerald participated in the Historic Grand Prix of Monaco and attained third place.[2] His team, Highcroft Racing won American Le Mans Series championship in 2009 and 2010.[2] Three years later, in 2011, he won the Grand Prix du Canada with Williams FW08.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Formula One Racing Learns From Sensors".
  2. ^ a b c d e f George, John (2 December 2011). "Manufactured expansion". Philadelphia Journal.
  3. ^ a b Parrillo, Ray (25 June 2011). "Formula One fan is both living and driving his dream". The Philadelphia Inquirer.
  4. ^ "Mike Fitzgerald: Racedriver biography".
  5. ^ "Auto racing's Historic Formula One Series is for vintage cars only".