Wim Eyckmans

 

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Career & Pictures

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Like most serious drivers, Wim began his career in karting. It soon appeared that he has the necessary talent and strong character which is proved true by good results.
After some karting seasons, he moved to formula racing.

 

From 1991 until 1993, Wim competed in the Benelux, Nations Cup and Euro cup Opel GM Lotus Championships.

 

From 1994 until 1995, Wim took part in the International F3000 Championship.

 

In 1997, he came to the USA to do an IRL test on an oval track with Thomas Knapp.

He was very impressed of the American way of racing, that Wim decided to stay in the USA.

 

In 1998, he participated in the Indy Lights Championship, to do some experience on oval tracks to prepare himself for his participation in the 500 Miles of Indianapolis in 1999 with team Cheever.

In 2003 Wim moved for the first time to prototype racing.

He participated with the Courage LMP 675 in the 1000 km of Le Mans; with this car he won the LMP 675 category and finished 4th in general.  This means that the Courage LMP 675 and Wim are qualified for the 24 hours of Le Mans 2004.

 

So in 2004, Wim is looking forward to take part in the Le Mans Endurance Series (4 races) and Le Mans 24 Hours for Courage Competition.

 

In 2005 Wim decided to concentrate himself on his Kart Racing Team, to give his expierence to young drivers, we can say that he obtained already many vicories with his drivers, not only on natioanal level but also on international level.  In 2007 he became together with his Kart Racing Team WSK Champion in KF2 category! (www.wskarting.com)

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