Jack Harvey (racing driver) explained

Jack Harvey
Nationality: British
Birth Date:1993 4, df=yes
Birth Place:Bassingham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Total Irl Races:89
Years In Irl:8
Irl Car Team:No. 18 (Dale Coyne Racing)
Previous Year:2023
Prev Irl Pos:24th
Best Irl Pos:13th (2021)
First Irl Race:2017 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Last Irl Race:2024 Bommarito Automotive Group 500 (Gateway)
Irl Wins:0
Irl Podiums:1
Irl Poles:0
Module:
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Prev Series:GP3 Series
British Formula 3
Formula BMW Europe
Formula BMW Pacific
Prev Series Years:2013
201112
200910
2009
Titles:British Formula 3
Title Years:2012

Jack Joseph Murray Harvey (born 15 April 1993) is a British auto racing driver who competes part-time in the IndyCar Series, driving the No. 18 Honda of Dale Coyne Racing. He is a former member of McLaren's Young Driver Programme.[1] [2]

Career

Karting

Harvey began his kart racing career at the age of nine. In 2006 he won the MSA Super One British title by a single point, and the Kartmasters British Grand Prix, both in the ICA-J class.

In 2007 Harvey became a driver for the Italian Maranello team, in the newly created KF3 category.He ended up winning four trophies by the end of the year, with the Andrea Margutti Trophy, another Kartmasters title, the Italian Open Masters championship, and became European Champion in KF3.

For the 2008 season, Harvey signed with the Birel Motorsport team as a KF2 driver,[3] and became Asia-Pacific Champion.

Formula BMW

Harvey began his formula racing career in the 2009 Formula BMW Europe season with Fortec Motorsport.[4] [5] Harvey is a member of the Racing Steps Foundation,[6] helping young British drivers achieve success in the national and international series. He finished seventh overall in the championship, with a win at the Masters of Formula 3-supporting round at Zandvoort and two poles at Zandvoort and Monza. Following his successes, the British Racing Drivers' Club made him a member of their "Rising Star" initiative.[7] [8] In 2010 Harvey finished the year as vice–champion after an intense battle with Robin Frijns, the eventual champion. Harvey entered the final round of the championship with a seven-point lead over Frijns, and extended his lead during the final round by taking the pole position for both races; unfortunately he was pushed out of the track in the first race by DAMS driver Javier Tarancón.[9] [10]

Formula 3

For 2011, Harvey moved into the British Formula 3 Championship with Carlin.[11] [12] [13] Harvey finished 9th, scoring one victory and four podiums in his first season. For 2012, he set his sights on winning the championship, opting to extend his commitment with Carlin.[14]

After 7 wins amassing a total of 12 podium finishes, Jack Harvey became the 2012 British Formula 3 champion. After 29 races, Jack Harvey gained 319 points.[15] [16] Winning the championship earned Harvey an entry for the Formula Renault 3.5 rookie test.[17]

GP3

Harvey signed with Lotus GP to race in the GP3 Series in 2013 and retained the backing from Racing Steps Foundation.[18] In the same week, Harvey was named official driver coach for Sean Walkinshaw Racing in the new BRDC Formula 4 series.[19]

Indy Lights

For the 2014 season, Harvey moved to the United States and signed to race for Schmidt Peterson Motorsports in the Indy Lights series, the established junior feeder series for the Indycar Series. He finished the season in second place in the championship standings, after collecting four wins and 10 podiums in 14 races. As a consequence, in recognition of his position as the top-performing British driver in North American motorsport, he was also awarded the British Racing Drivers' Club's Earl Howe Trophy for 2014.[20]

Harvey returned to Schmidt Peterson for the 2015 Indy Lights season.[21] He collected two wins, six second-place finishes, and 12 top 5s in 16 races, which put him runner-up in the overall standings, behind Spencer Pigot.

IndyCar

Harvey made his IndyCar debut at the 2017 Indianapolis 500, driving for Michael Shank Racing in association with Andretti Autosport. He finished 31st after contact with debris from Conor Daly's car on lap 65. Later in the 2017 IndyCar season, Harvey replaced Sebastián Saavedra (who himself had replaced Mikhail Aleshin) at Schmidt Peterson Motorsports for the final two races of the season.

For the 2018 IndyCar season, Harvey rejoined Michael Shank Racing, in a technical partnership with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports, for 6 races.

In 2019, the Meyer Shank Racing program upped its schedule to 10 races. In the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Harvey ran in all the races.

2021

In 2021 Harvey and Meyer Shank Racing would run a full schedule. Throughout the year Harvey and MSR showed significant improvements, especially in qualifying where Harvey was frequently a Q2 or better qualifier throughout much of the race weekends. Harvey announced during IndyCar's summer break that he would depart Meyer Shank Racing at the end of the year after being offered a contract by an undisclosed team.[22] On 11 October 2021, it was announced that Harvey would race for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in 2022. He will drive the #45 Honda Hy-Vee car.[23]

2023

Prior to the race at Gateway, Jack Harvey and RLL parted ways. For the last three races of the 2023 season, he was replaced by Conor Daly and Juri Vips.

2024

Racing record

Career summary

SeasonSeriesTeamRacesWinsPolesFLapsPodiumsPointsPosition
2009Formula BMW EuropeFortec Motorsport1612111497th
Formula BMW PacificEurasia Motorsport200000†NC†
2010Formula BMW EuropeFortec Motorsport14787133722nd
2011British Formula 3 International SeriesCarlin3010151129th
2012British Formula 3 International Seriesalign=left rowspan=2Carlin29795123191st
FIA Formula 3 European Championship600000NC†
2013GP3 SeriesART Grand Prix1620131145th
2014Indy LightsSchmidt Peterson Motorsports14423105472nd
2015Indy LightsSchmidt Peterson Motorsports1623383302nd
2017align=left rowspan=2IndyCar SeriesMichael Shank Racing with Andretti Autosport100005728th
Schmidt Peterson Motorsports20000
2018IndyCar SeriesMeyer Shank Racing with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports6000010324th
2019IndyCar SeriesMeyer Shank Racing with Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports10000118621st
2020IndyCar SeriesMeyer Shank Racing14000028815th
2021IndyCar SeriesMeyer Shank Racing16001030813th
2022IndyCar SeriesRahal Letterman Lanigan Racing16000020922nd
2023IndyCar SeriesRahal Letterman Lanigan Racing14000014624th
2024IndyCar SeriesDale Coyne Racing
As Harvey was a guest driver, he was ineligible for points.

Complete GP3 Series results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

American open-wheel racing results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Indy Lights

YearTeam12345678910111213141516RankPoints
2014Schmidt Peterson MotorsportsSTP
LBH
ALA
ALA
IMS
IMS
INDY
POC
TOR
MDO
MDO
MIL
SNM
SNM
2nd547
2015Schmidt Peterson MotorsportsSTP
STP
LBH
ALA
ALA
IMS
IMS
INDY
TOR
TOR
MIL
IOW
MDO
MDO
LAG
LAG
2nd330

IndyCar Series

(key)

YearTeamChassisNo.Engine123456789101112131415161718RankPointsRef
2017Michael Shank Racing w/
Andretti Autosport
Dallara DW1250HondaSTPLBHALAPHXIMSINDY
DETDETTXSROAIOWTORMDOPOCGTW28th57[24]
Schmidt Peterson Motorsports7WGL
SNM
2018Michael Shank Racing w/
Schmidt Peterson Motorsports
60STP
PHX24th103[25]
Meyer Shank Racing w/
Schmidt Peterson Motorsports
LBH
ALAIMSINDY
DETDETTXSROAIOWTORMDO
POCGTWPOR
SNM
2019Meyer Shank Racing w/
Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports
STP
COA
ALA
LBH
IMS
INDY
DET
DET
TXS
ROA
TOR
IOW
MDO
POC
GTW
POR
LAG
21st186[26]
2020Meyer Shank RacingTXS
IMS
ROA
ROA
IOW
IOW
INDY
GTW
GTW
MDO
MDO
IMS
IMS
STP
15th288[27]
2021ALA
STP
TXS
TXS
IMS
INDY
DET
DET
ROA
MDO
NSH
IMS
GTW
POR
LAG
LBH
13th308[28]
202245STP
TXS
LBH
ALA
IMS
INDY
DET
ROA
MDO
TOR
IOW
IOW
IMS
NSH
GTW
POR
LAG
22nd209[29]
202330STP
TXS
LBH
ALA
IMS
INDY
DET
ROA
MDO
TOR
IOW
IOW
NSH
IMS
GTW
POR
LAG
24th146[30]
202418STP
THE
LBH
ALA
IMS
INDY
DET
ROA
LAG
MDO
IOW
IOW
TOR
GTW
POR
MIL
MIL
NSH
27th*90*[31]

* Season still in progress.

Indianapolis 500

YearChassisEngineStartFinishTeam
2017DallaraHonda27align=center style="background:#EFCFFF;"31Michael Shank Racing with Andretti Autosport
2018DallaraHonda31align=center style="background:#CFCFFF;"16Meyer Shank Racing with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports
2019DallaraHonda25align=center style="background:#CFCFFF;"21Meyer Shank Racing with Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports
2020DallaraHonda20align=center style="background:#CFEAFF;9Meyer Shank Racing
2021DallaraHonda20align=center style="background:#CFCFFF;"18Meyer Shank Racing
2022DallaraHonda32align=center style="background:#CFCFFF;" 24Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
2023DallaraHonda32align=center style="background:#CFCFFF;"18Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jack Harvey. mclaren.com. McLaren. 21 March 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100315003140/http://mclaren.com/article/2010/jack-harvey. 15 March 2010. dead.
  2. Web site: McLaren Young Driver Programme. mclaren.com. McLaren. 23 May 2017.
  3. News: Jack Harvey – Birel Motorsport Team. bbc.co.uk. BBC. Adam. Proctor. 12 February 2008. 16 September 2009.
  4. News: Harvey Makes Step into Cars With Formula BMW For 2009. jackharveyracing.com. Jack Harvey Racing. 25 January 2009. 20 September 2009. 13 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110713072351/http://www.jackharveyracing.com/index.php?categoryid=8&p2_articleid=79. dead.
  5. News: Harvey signs for Fortec. motorstv.com. Motors TV. Andy. Wilkinson. 5 February 2009. 20 September 2009.
  6. News: Kart star Harvey joins RSF for 2009. racingsteps.co.uk. Racing Steps Foundation. 23 January 2009. 20 September 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090703212341/http://www.racingsteps.co.uk/news.php?sid=3&nid=917. 3 July 2009. dead.
  7. News: Harvey receives Rising Star award. bbc.co.uk. BBC. 23 July 2009. 20 September 2009.
  8. News: Rising Star Harvey Heads To Hungary. jackharveyracing.com. Jack Harvey Racing. 21 July 2009. 20 September 2009. 13 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110713072623/http://www.jackharveyracing.com/index.php?categoryid=8&p2_articleid=96. dead.
  9. Web site: Harvey set for British F3 in 2011 . Anderson . Ben . 16 September 2010 . . . 30 December 2012.
  10. Web site: Interview: British F3 Champion Jack Harvey talks with SkiddMark . Osborn . Rick . 1 October 2010 . skiddmark.com . Fitch Media Limited . 30 December 2012.
  11. Web site: Harvey joins Carlin for 2011 . 25 September 2010 . calin.co.uk . . 30 December 2012.
  12. Web site: Jack Harvey confirms 2011 British Formula 3 drive . 26 September 2010 . . . 30 December 2012.
  13. Web site: Harvey makes F3 move with Carlin . Turner . Kevin . 25 September 2012 . . . 30 December 2012.
  14. Web site: Harvey targets British F3 title in second season with Carlin . Tremayne . Sam . 9 January 2012 . . . 30 December 2012.
  15. Web site: Jack Harvey crowned 2012 British F3 Champion in Donington . Corrêa . João . 1 October 2012 . motorsport.com . Motorsport.com, Inc. . 30 December 2012.
  16. Web site: Donington British F3: Jack Harvey claims title with victory . Simmons . Marcus . 30 September 2012 . . . 30 December 2012.
  17. Web site: Line-up set for Formula Renault 3.5 rookie test at Aragon . Freeman . Glenn . 19 November 2012 . . . 30 December 2012.
  18. Web site: British F3 champion Jack Harvey switches to GP3 with Lotus in 2013 . Beer . Matt . 11 December 2012 . . . 30 December 2012.
  19. Web site: 2012 champion Harvey named driver coach for SWR in new BRDC F4 series . Corrêa . João . 14 December 2012 . motorsport.com . Motorsport.com, Inc. . 30 December 2012.
  20. Web site: BRDC Celebrates the Best of British Motor Sport at 2014 Annual Awards . 8 December 2014 . 18 March 2015 . Silverstone.co.uk . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402111724/http://www.silverstone.co.uk/news/brdc-2014-annual-awards/ . 2 April 2015 . dmy-all .
  21. Estrada, Chris. Jack Harvey confirms second year with SPM in Indy Lights, NBC Sports, 12 January 2015, Retrieved 31 March 2015
  22. Web site: Pryson. Mike. Helio Castroneves Gets Full-Season IndyCar Ride for 2022. Autoweek. 22 July 2021. 23 July 2021.
  23. Web site: Jack Harvey makes IndyCar move to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing for 2022. 11 October 2021. ESPN. 11 October 2021.
  24. Web site: Jack Harvey – 2017 Verizon IndyCar Series Results. Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. August 1, 2023.
  25. Web site: Jack Harvey – 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series Results. Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. August 1, 2023.
  26. Web site: Jack Harvey – 2019 NTT IndyCar Series Results. Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. August 1, 2023.
  27. Web site: Jack Harvey – 2020 NTT IndyCar Series Results. Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. August 1, 2023.
  28. Web site: Jack Harvey – 2021 NTT IndyCar Series Results. Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. August 1, 2023.
  29. Web site: Jack Harvey – 2022 NTT IndyCar Series Results. Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. August 1, 2023.
  30. Web site: Jack Harvey – 2023 NTT IndyCar Series Results. Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. August 1, 2023.
  31. Web site: Jack Harvey – 2024 NTT IndyCar Series Results. Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. March 10, 2024.