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'''Anders Krohn''' (born November 15, 1987) is a [[Norway|Norwegian]] racing driver from [[Stavanger]]. |
'''Anders Krohn''' (born November 15, 1987) is a [[Norway|Norwegian]] racing driver from [[Stavanger]]. |
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After a youth in [[karting]], Krohn moved to cars in the Swedish |
After a youth in [[karting]], Krohn moved to cars in the Swedish Junior Touring Car Championship in 2006. In 2007 he primarily raced in Benelux [[Formula Ford]] series but made a few appearances in other Formula Ford series and participated in the [[Formula Ford Festival]], finishing 11th in Duratec class. In 2008 he moved to the [[United States]] and competed in the [[F2000 Championship Series]] for [[Andersen Racing]] where he won the championship. In 2009 he competed for Mundill in the [[Star Mazda Championship]], winning at the [[Milwaukee Mile]] and finishing 6th in points.<ref>[http://www.driverdb.com/drivers/5011/career/ Andes Krohn – Career Detail], ''Driver Database'', Retrieved 2010-06-30</ref> For the 2010 season he stayed in Star Mazda but returned to Andersen Racing. He made his [[Firestone Indy Lights]] debut for Andersen Racing on July 4 at [[Watkins Glen International]]. He finished second in Star Mazda points despite not winning a race thanks to finishing sixth or better in every race. He will race full time in Firestone Indy Lights in 2011 for [[Belardi Auto Racing]] in the team's first season in Indy Lights.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.racer.com/anders-krohn-confirms-move-up-to-indy-lights/article/192511/|title=Anders Krohn confirms move up to Indy Lights|date=9 December 2010|work=[[Racer (magazine)|Racer]]|publisher=[[Haymarket Group|Haymarket Publications]]|accessdate=9 December 2010}}</ref> |
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He currently resides in [[Houston, Texas]]. Since he began racing in the United States he has earned the nickname "The [[Viking]]" due to his Norwegian heritage. |
He currently resides in [[Houston, Texas]]. Since he began racing in the United States he has earned the nickname "The [[Viking]]" due to his Norwegian heritage. |
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==External links== |
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Revision as of 10:50, 14 May 2012
| Anders Krohn | |
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| Nationality |  Norwegian |
| Born | November 15, 1987 Stavanger |
| Firestone Indy Lights Series career | |
| Debut season | 2010 |
| Current team | Belardi Auto Racing |
| Car number | 9 |
| Former teams | Andersen Racing |
| Starts | 15 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| Best finish | 7th in 2011 |
| Previous series | |
| 2009–10 2008 2007 | Star Mazda Championship F2000 Championship Series Formula Ford |
| Championship titles | |
| 2008 | F2000 Championship Series |
Anders Krohn (born November 15, 1987) is a Norwegian racing driver from Stavanger.
After a youth in karting, Krohn moved to cars in the Swedish Junior Touring Car Championship in 2006. In 2007 he primarily raced in Benelux Formula Ford series but made a few appearances in other Formula Ford series and participated in the Formula Ford Festival, finishing 11th in Duratec class. In 2008 he moved to the United States and competed in the F2000 Championship Series for Andersen Racing where he won the championship. In 2009 he competed for Mundill in the Star Mazda Championship, winning at the Milwaukee Mile and finishing 6th in points.[1] For the 2010 season he stayed in Star Mazda but returned to Andersen Racing. He made his Firestone Indy Lights debut for Andersen Racing on July 4 at Watkins Glen International. He finished second in Star Mazda points despite not winning a race thanks to finishing sixth or better in every race. He will race full time in Firestone Indy Lights in 2011 for Belardi Auto Racing in the team's first season in Indy Lights.[2]
He currently resides in Houston, Texas. Since he began racing in the United States he has earned the nickname "The Viking" due to his Norwegian heritage.
Racing record
American open–wheel racing results
(key)
Indy Lights
| Year | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | Rank | Points |
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| 2010 | Andersen Racing | STP | ALA | LBH | INDY | IOW | WGL 10 |
TOR | EDM | MDO | SNM | CHI | KTY | HMS | 29th | 20 | |
| 2011 | Belardi Auto Racing | STP 5 |
ALA 9 |
LBH 8 |
INDY 12 |
MIL 9 |
IOW 11 |
TOR 5 |
EDM1 13 |
EDM2 6 |
TRO 6 |
NHM 11 |
BAL 6 |
KTY 13 |
LVS 7 |
7th | 328 |
References
- ^ Andes Krohn – Career Detail, Driver Database, Retrieved 2010-06-30
- ^ "Anders Krohn confirms move up to Indy Lights". Racer. Haymarket Publications. 9 December 2010. Retrieved 9 December 2010.
External links
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