Buddy Rice

Birthdate 1/31/1976
Birthplace Phoenix, Ariz.
Hometown Phoenix, Ariz.

2005
Claimed two top-five finishes in IRL IndyCar Series – Motegi and Infineon.

2004
Won three IRL IndyCar Series races, including the Indianapolis 500 after starting from the pole position. Finished third in the championship.

2003
Competed in the IRL IndyCar Series, earning four top-10 finishes and setting the series record for completed races in a season (12).

2002
Made three Rolex Series starts in the SRP class, earning a best class finish of second in the six-hour race at Watkins Glen. Finished fourth in class in his other two starts. Made five starts in the IRL IndyCar Series, earning two top-five and four top-10 finishes in five starts.

2000
Made first Rolex Series start at Watkins Glen, taking the class pole position and finishing second. Won Toyota Atlantic Championship with five victories and 10 podium finishes.