Benjamin Pedersen (R)
Nationality: Danish / American
Languages spoken: Danish, English
Height/Weight: 5’9" / 155 lbs.
Education: Accepted to Seattle University to study Business
Hobbies: Training, action sports, traveling
Favorite sports to watch/favorite teams: Football, Action Sports, Seattle Seahawks, Golf, pretty much everything!
Charity work: Work with the Heart of Racing team, supporting the Seattle Children Hospital
Person I would most like to meet: Will Ferrell because he is in most of my favorite movies
Fears or pet peeves: I hate snakes. A LOT.
An interesting note about me: I’m fluent in both Danish and English
Racing goal: To be a top-level NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver and IMSA Weathertech SportsCar Championship DPi Driver for a top level team
Racing hero: Lewis Hamilton
Career results:
2020
- Finished ninth in the BRDC British Formula 3 Championship, with 15 top-10s and three podiums including a victory at Silverstone
- Competed in five FR Americas Championship powered by Honda, with a best finish of fourth at Mid-Ohio
- Also competed in three Euroformula Open races at Spa-Francorchamps securing top-five results.
2019
- Finished second in FR Americas Championship powered by Honda, with seven wins, nine podiums, four pole positions and two fastest laps in 10 races
- Secured a win and two podiums in the BRDC British Formula 3 Championship
2018
- Finished fifth in the F4 US Championship Powered by Honda, earning two victories, four podiums, two pole positions, two fastest laps and 11 top-fives in 17 races
- Finished third in the FR Americas Championship Powered by Honda with 10 podiums in 11 races
2017
- Finished fourth in the F4 US Championship Powered by Honda, with three wins, six podiums, two pole positions, two fastest laps and 11 top-10s in 20 races
2016
- Finished tenth in the F4 US Championship Powered by Honda, earning nine top-10s in 15 races
2015 and earlier
- Karting in multiple classes