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About Oliver
Follow Along and Learn about Oliver Askew's Inspiring Journey to Motorsports Success
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National Indy Lights Champion & Racing Sensation - Get to Know Oliver Askew
As the 2019 Indy Lights champion and a seasoned competitor in prestigious racing series such as IndyCar, Formula E, and IMSA, Oliver has proven himself as a force to be reckoned with on the track.
Racing didn’t run in the family, but it turned into a passion for Askew from an early age. His father, Tony Askew, an FAA Air Traffic Controller, took him to Palm Beach International Raceway near Jupiter, Florida for his 8th birthday. Karting and racing soon became a father-son hobby, & the rest is history.
“Racing left me in a spot where I had no plan B. But I think that’s ultimately how I was able to get here as a professional driver. I had to work so hard to make it happen… Looking back I wouldn't change it.”
Racing career highlights
Askew’s Racing Story: A Driver’s Pursuit of Excellence
Askew's talent and dedication continue to shine through motorsports. In 2017, Askew won the USF2000 championship, allowing him to compete in the Pro Mazda series with a $200K scholarship. He scored his first Pro Mazda victory at Portland and finished 3rd in the 2018 season.
In 2019, he confirmed his spot with the Andretti Autosport team for the Indy Lights championship. He rapidly demonstrated his skill, earning 7 poles, 15 podiums, and 7 wins that season, including the Freedom 100 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Askew went on to clinch the Indy Lights Championship at the final round in Laguna Seca, earning him a 1.1 million dollar scholarship to compete in the 2020 NTT Indycar Series.
Askew's journey in IndyCar started with Chip Ganassi Racing late in 2019 at a private test at Portland International Raceway, he later joined Arrow McLaren SP to race full-time for the team in 2020. After a few promising results early in the 2020 season including a podium at Iowa Speedway, Askew's performance was derailed due to a concussion from a wreck at the Indy 500.
Askew's journey in IndyCar started with Chip Ganassi Racing late in 2019 at a private test at Portland International Raceway, he later joined Arrow McLaren SP to race full-time for the team in 2020. After a few promising results early in the 2020 season including a podium at Iowa Speedway, Askew's performance was derailed due to a concussion from a wreck at the Indy 500.
Later in 2021, Askew joined Rahal Letterman Lanigan for the final three rounds of the NTT IndyCar series, highlighted by a top-5 qualifying effort and a top-10 finish at Laguna Seca.
In 2022, Askew signed with Avalanche Andretti to compete in the ABB Formula E World Championship. Toward the end of the season, Askew secured several top-10 qualifying positions and multiple top-5 finishes. He also went on to become the highest-scoring rookie that year, against Dan Ticktum and Antonio Giovinazzi.
During the 2023 season, he joined the Formula E broadcasting team as a commentator, providing expert analysis and insights to fans around the world.
With his remarkable achievements, positive mindset, and unwavering determination, Oliver Askew has become a respected figure in the world of motorsports.
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