Pirelli World Challenge

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Driver Information
Name:
Jason Daskalos
JAY-sun DA-skah-los
Hometown:
Albuquerque, N.M.
Origin:
USA
Birthday:
2/2/1972
Personal Website:
World Challenge Driver
Team Information
World Challenge Racing

Team:
Daskalos Motorsports
Website:
Car Number:
12
Manufacturer:
Nissan
Model:
GT-R
World Challenge Class:
GT
Driving Highlights

Career Highlights: 2006 Viper Racing League Champion and Rookie of the Year.

2012: Finished 10th in GT Drivers’ Championship.


Previously: Competed in Michelin Challenge Series and Viper Racing League, capturing the Viper Racing league title in his Rookie season with 14 wins in 23 starts. Entered nine races in 2007 with a Dodge Viper for his rookie season. Best finish was ninth at Road Atlanta, earning him Piloti Rookie of the Race honors. In 2008, earned six top-10 finishes in his sophomore season driving a Dodge Viper, including a career-best fourth at New Jersey Motorsports Park, where he earned the Sunoco Hard Charger Award for advancing nine positions in the race. Also led his first official race lap in rainy Sebring season opener. Ended the season sixth in the SPEED GT Drivers’ Championship. In 2009, despite running only five races, captured three top-fives, including his first World Challenge GT win. In 2010, finished 5th in GT Drivers’ Championship with four top 5 finishes.In 2011, entered six Pirelli World Challenge GT races, winning at Miller and recording five top 5 finishes.



Personal Information

Has two children, Eliana and Petros. Is a commercial developer and general contractor. His first job was in a body shop and he currently drivers a Hummer H-1 on the street. Lists filet mignon as his favorite food and Entourage as his favorite TV show. Road Atlanta is his favorite track and Juan Pablo Montoya is his racing hero.



Driver Gallery


World Challenge

Jason Daskalos is back full-time in a Nissan
World Challenge

Jason Daskalos and Fred Roberts wait for the fuel truck to arrive

SCCA Pro Racing News Coverage
Mar. 17, 2012 - CRP Racing Announces Jason Daskalos As Second Driver In The Hawk Performance/Nissan GT-R
Apr. 30, 2011 - Daskalos, Musser and Povoledo Earn Pirelli World Challenge Wins In Utah
Apr. 29, 2011 - Daskalos, Musser and Holland Lead Second Friday Pirelli World Challenge Practice at Miller
Jul. 3, 2009 - Davis Wins Second-Straight SPEED GT Pole, Loses Second-Straight Coin Toss
Jun. 5, 2009 - Underdogs Can Still Win in SPEED World Challenge
May 17, 2009 - Daskalos Takes Thrilling World Challenge GT Win at Mosport
Oct. 1, 2008 - Road Atlanta SPEED GT Practice Topped by Milner
Aug. 9, 2008 - Archer is SPEED GT Polesitter at Road America



 
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