Michael James Lewis


Michael James Lewis is an American race car driver born on December 24, 1990 in Laguna Beach, California to parents Steve Lewis and Loretta Lewis. As a young, up-and-coming Race Car Driver, Michael has competed in a diverse number of racing vehicles including Formula 3, Formula BMW, Ford Focus Midgets, Touring Cars, Late Model Stock Cars, Quarter Midgets, & Go-Karts. Michael also officially tested a Formula One car for Scuderia Ferrari F1 in the F60 chassis on November 15, 2011. Michael's passion for racing is paramount and he enjoys every aspect of his racing career. The Laguna Beach, California native is known for his professionalism, work ethic, and he lives every day for motorsport.

Career Summary

2013: FIA European Formula 3 Championship – 8 Top 10 Finishes **while missing 2 complete championship race weekends, Monza & Brands Hatch** / P12 at Masters of Formula 3 Zandvoort Circuit Park / Supported by Mercedes-Benz HWA AG Junior Program in F3 / Invited to and completed the 2013 Porsche Young Driver Academy – 2 Day Porsche Motorsport GT3 test at Barber Motorsports Park **1 of only 4 drivers invited**
2012: Formula 3 Euro Series – 1 Victory, 7 Total Podiums, 6 Top 5 Qualifying starts, 14 Top Ten Finishes, 2 Top Five Finishes – P8 in overall championship / FIA Institute Young Driver Excellence Academy Participant / Supported by Mercedes-Benz HWA AG Junior Program in F3
2011: Formula 3 Italia Championship – 1st Rookie & 2nd classified overall, Top 3 in Qualifying for nearly all races / Officially tested the Scuderia Ferrari Formula One F60 Chassis on 15.11.11 / Participated in 3 NASCAR Latemodel Stock Car Races in USA
2010: Formula BMW Europe Championship / Formula BMW Asia Championship – 6 Races / Official FBMW Junior for the entire 2010 Season / Participated in 4 USAC Ford Focus Midget Races in USA / Participated in 2 NASCAR Latemodel Stock Car Races in USA
2009: Formula BMW Americas Championship – 1st Rookie & 4th classified / Formula BMW Asia Championship – Two Races / Awarded FBMW Junior Status for the following season / Participated in 11 USAC Ford Focus Midget Races in USA / Participated in 12-Hour Endurance Touring Car Race in USA – BMW in GT4 class
2005 – 2008: Domestic and International Kart Racing – Numerous Podiums & Top 5 Finishes in International Karting Events / In USA – 2008 IKF TAG Pro $2,000-to-win event at Cal Speed – 1st classified / In USA – 2008 IKF Region 7 TAG Championship – 1st classified in overall Championship / In 2008, Participated in 2 USAC Ford Focus Midget Races in USA
2003 – 2005: Pomona Valley 1/4 Midget Association Senior Honda Championship – 1st classified / Pomona Valley 1/4 Midget Association Light 160 Honda Championship – 1st classified