Atlantic Championship Racers

Car: 2
Driver: Henri Karjalainen
Team: Jensen Motorsport
Owner: Eric Jensen
Base: Montreal
Age: 22;
Birthplace: Finland
Highlights: In 2007, competed in both the GP2 Series in Europe and the Asian Formula Three, finishing second overall in the latter.

Car: 3
Driver: James Hinchcliffe
Team: Forsythe Racing
Owner: Gerald Forsythe
Base: Indianapolis
Age: 21;
Birthplace and residence: Toronto
Highlights: Fourth in Atlantic Championship standings last season, with eight podium finishes and one victory. In 2006, was 10th overall with one win and three podiums.

Car: 5
Driver: Greg Mansell
Team: Walker Racing
Owner: Derrick Walker
Base: Indianapolis
Age: 20;
Birthplace: Isle of Man, U.K.
Highlights: Son of former Formula One champion Nigel Mansell and younger brother of fellow driver Leo Mansell. Spent past two seasons in British Formula Three and Formula BMW U.K.

Car: 6
Driver: Junior Strous
Team: Condor Motorsports/Team Holland
Owner: Carlos Bobeda
Base: Bloomington, Calif.
Age: 21;
Birthplace and residence: Wassenaar, Netherlands
Highlights: Made Atlantic debut in 2007, placing 14th in final standings with four top-10 finishes. Raced in Formula Renault Eurocup in 2006 and 2005.

Car: 7
Driver: David Garza
Team: Forsythe Racing
Owner: Gerald Forsythe
Base: Indianapolis
Age: 19;
Birthplace and residence: Monterrey, Mexico
Highlights: Four top-10 finishes in Atlantic rookie season in 2007. Finished ninth overall in Formula BMW USA in 2006, with two podium appearances.

Car: 8
Driver: Markus Niemela
Team: Brooks Associates Racing
Owner: John Brooks
Base: Tucson, Ariz.
Age: 24;
Birthplace: Rauma, Finland
Highlights: Competed past two seasons in GP2 Series, Formula Renault Eurocup, Formula Renault Asian Championship and Formula Renault U.K., where he finished seventh in standings.

Car: 9
Driver: Dominick Muermans
Team: Condor Motorsports/Team Holland
Owner: Carlos Bobeda
Base: Bloomington, Calif.
Age: 23;
Birthplace: Geleen, Netherlands;
Residence: Belgium
Highlights: Drove in first two races of 2007 Atlantic season. Competed in 2006 in German Formula Three.

Car: 11
Driver: Douglas Soares
Team: Condor Motorsports/Team Holland
Owner: Carlos Bobeda
Base: Bloomington, Calif.
Birthplace: Brazil
Highlights: Making Atlantic series debut. Placed 15th in 2007 South American Formula Three standings.

Car: 15
Driver: Leo Mansell
Team: Walker Racing
Owner: Derrick Walker
Base: Indianapolis
Age: 23;
Birthplace: Isle of Man, U.K.
Highlights: Son of former Formula One champion Nigel Mansell and older brother of fellow driver Greg Mansell. Spent past two seasons in British Formula Three and Formula BMW UK.

Car: 16
Driver: Edoardo Piscopo
Team: Eurointernational
Owner: Antonio Ferrari
Base: Indianapolis
Age: 20;
Birthplace: Rome
Highlights: Since 2005, has raced in A1 Grand Prix, Formula Three Euroseries, Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0, Italian Formula Renault 2.0 and Formula BMW USA.

Car: 17
Driver: Dane Cameron
Team: Genoa Racing
Owner: Thomas Knapp
Base: Zionsville, Ind.
Age: 19;
Birthplace: Sonoma
Highlights: The 2007 Star Mazda series champion makes Atlantic debut. In 2006, was runner-up in Formula Ford 2000 series as Rookie of the Year, earning Team USA scholarship.

Car: 22
Driver: Brett Van Blankers
Team: Jensen Motorsport
Owner: Eric Jensen
Base: Montreal
Age: 20;
Birthplace: Vancouver, British Columbia
Highlights: A regular in Indy Pro Series in 2006, with five top-10 finishes in nine starts. Before that, raced in U.S. Formula Renault. Missed 2007 season because of injury.

Car: 25
Driver: Kevin Lacroix
Team: Walker Racing
Owner: Derrick Walker
Base: Indianapolis
Age: 19;
Birthplace and residence: Saint-Eustache, Quebec
Highlights: Won second career Atlantic race in 2007 and went on to finish 13th in season standings. Placed second in 2006 Star Mazda series.

Car: 26
Driver: Jonathan Bomarito
Team: Mathiasen Motorsports
Owners: Ray and Leslie Mathiasen
Base: Brownsburg, Ind.
Age: 26;
Birthplace and residence: Monterey
Highlights: Fifth in Atlantic standings in 2007, with eight top-10 finishes and one victory. Has 31 career Atlantic starts, with two wins and eight podium appearances.

Car: 27
Driver: Alan Sciuto
Team: Genoa Racing
Owner: Thomas Knapp
Base: Zionsville, Ind.
Age: 19;
Birthplace and residence: Orange
Highlights: Tied for seventh in 2007 Atlantic standings, with seven top-10 showings. Raced first full season in Atlantic series in 2006, finishing eighth in standings.

Car: 28
Driver: Carl Skerlong
Team: Pacific Coast Motorsports
Owners: Tom Figge and Tyler Tadevic
Base: Oxnard
Age: 19;
Birthplace: Seattle;
Residence: Mukilteo, Wash.
Highlights: Placed 10th in Atlantic standings in 2007, with two podium finishes among four top-10s. Won 2006 Formula TR Pro 2000 championship with 16 victories in 19 starts.

Car: 29
Driver: Frankie Muniz
Team: Pacific Coast Motorsports
Owners: Tom Figge and Tyler Tadevic
Base: Oxnard
Age: 22;
Birthplace: Wood-Ridge, N.J.;
Residence: Los Angeles
Highlights: Former TV and film star starts second season of Atlantic competition after driving entire series last year. Twice competed in Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race in Long Beach, winning celebrity category in 2005.

Car: 34
Driver: Simona De Silvestro
Team: Newman Wachs Racing
Owners: Paul Newman, Eddie Wachs
Base: Mundelein, Ill.
Age: 19;
Birthplace: Thun, Switzerland;
Residence: Indianapolis
Highlights: Made Atlantic Championship debut last year, competing in all 12 races and posting two top-10 finishes. In 2006, finished fourth in Formula BMW USA standings, with one win and six podiums.

Car: 36
Driver: XXXX
Team: Newman Wachs Racing
Owners: Paul Newman, Eddie Wachs
Base: Mundelein, Ill.
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Birthplace: Vancouver, British Columbia;
Highlights: In 2007, competed in both the GP2 Series in Europe and the Asian Formula Three.

Car: 45
Driver: Adrien Herberts
Team: Paladin Motorsports
Owner: Reza Honarvar
Base: Corona
Age: 18;
Birthplace and residence: Coquitlam, British Columbia
Highlights: An Atlantic regular in 2007 in his rookie season. In 2006, his second year in Formula BMW USA, posted five top-10 finishes, including two podiums.

Car: 70
Driver: Daniel Morad
Team: Eurointernational
Owner: Antonio Ferrari
Base: Indianapolis
Age: 17;
Birthplace: Markham, Ontario
Highlights: Had record-setting six race victories on way to 2007 Formula BMW USA championship. Won Formula BMW USA rookie title in 2006 and the Bridgestone F2000 championship.

Car: 88
Driver: Andreas Wirth
Team: Brooks Associates Racing
Owner: John Brooks
Base: Tucson, Ariz.
Age: 23;
Birthplace and residence: Heidelberg, Germany
Highlights: Six podium finishes in 2006 Atlantic series, including two victories (one of them at Long Beach). Drove twice that year in Champ Car World Series. Did not race in 2007 because of sponsorship problems.

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