Charlie Kimball (born February 20, 1985 in Chertsey, England) is an Anglo-American racecar driver currently competing in the IZOD IndyCar Series with Chip Ganassi Racing.
Kimball was born in England but grew up in Camarillo, California. His father Gordon was a designer of Formula One and Indy cars. At 22, Kimball was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and was forced to abandon his racing program midseason. Undeterred, he climbed back into the cockpit the following year and claimed a podium finish in his first race after returning. He is the first licensed driver with diabetes in the history of IndyCar racing.
#IndyCar Stats
Debut Season – 2011
Current Team – Novo Nordisk Chip Ganassi Racing #83
Starts – 38
Wins – 0
Poles – 0
Best Points Finish – 19th (2011/2012)
#Major Series Competed
2005 British Formula Three
2007 Formula Renault 3.5 Series
2006/2008 Formula 3 Euro Series
2008/09 A1 Grand Prix
2009/10 Firestone Indy Lights
2011-Present IndyCar Series