Nolan Siegel Explained

Nolan Siegel
Nationality: American
Birth Date:9 November 2004
Birth Place:Palo Alto, California, United States
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Total Irl Races:8
Years In Irl:1
Irl Car Team:No. 6 (Arrow McLaren)
First Irl Race:2024 Grand Prix of Long Beach
(Long Beach)
Irl Wins:0
Irl Podiums:0
Irl Poles:0
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Prev Series Years:202224
2022
201921
2021
201920
Prev Series:Indy Lights
Indy Pro 2000 Championship
U.S. F2000 National Championship
Michelin Pilot Challenge
F4 USA Championship
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Best Finish:15th
Class Wins:1

Nolan Siegel (born November 8, 2004) is an American racing driver.[1] He currently competes full-time in the IndyCar Series with Arrow McLaren. In 2024, Siegel won the 24 Hours of Le Mans LMP2 class on his first attempt, with United Autosports.[2] Siegel previously competed in the U.S. F2000 National Championship with DEForce Racing and Indy NXT with HMD Motorsports.[3]

Early career

Formula 4 United States Championship

Siegel would join the final round of the 2019 Formula 4 United States Championship held at Circuit of the Americas driving for Jay Howard Driver Development.[4] He finished in the top-10 in both races.

Siegel would return to the championship for the first two rounds of the 2020 season once again driving for Jay Howard Driver Development.[5] He would have a best finish of sixth in his final race.

USF2000 Championship

On February 13, 2019, it was announced Siegel would compete full-time in the 2019 U.S. F2000 National Championship for Newman Wachs Racing.[6] He would finish 15th in the championship.

Siegel returned to the championship in 2020 and switched teams to drive for Jay Howard Driver Development.[7] He took two podiums at Mid-Ohio and finished 13th in the standings.

In January 2021, it was announced Siegel would return for a third season in 2021 driving for DEForce Racing.[8] He would get his first win in the third race held at New Jersey Motorsports Park. He would finish the season 8th in the standings.

Indy Pro 2000

During 2021, Siegel would make his Indy Pro 2000 debut at Gateway Motorsports Park driving for DEForce Racing.[9] He would impress by finishing 5th.

DEForce Racing announced Siegel would move up to the series full-time in 2022.[10] At the first round held at St. Petersburg, he would take his maiden win by beating competitor Louis Foster on a late restart.[11] Siegel would dominate the second race held at Barber Motorsports Park starting from pole and leading the race from start to finish.[12] Ultimately, he would end up finishing 4th in the championship due to inconsistency during the middle and latter stages of the season.

Indy NXT

On September 8, 2022, it was announced Siegel would make his Indy Lights debut at final round held at Laguna Seca driving for HMD Motorsports with Dale Coyne Racing.[13]

Siegel announced in October 2022 he would make the jump up to Indy NXT full-time for 2023, remaining at HMD Motorsports with Dale Coyne Racing.[14] He would finish the season third in points, having won two races and scored a total of five podiums. With this, he also became the season's top rookie.

For the 2024 season, Siegel and HMD reunited for a title assault. At the opening round in St. Petersburg, the Californian scored pole and started out his season with a lights-to-flag victory.[15]

Sportscar racing career

In 2023, the American took part in the LMP2 class of the Asian Le Mans Series, driving for Inter Europol Competition.[16] Partnering Charles Crews and Christian Bogle, Siegel managed to impress, leading his team to victory at Dubai by passing Charlie Eastwood in the final stint, though two retirements in the four-round season meant a lowly fifth place in the standings.[17] He competed in various other sportscar races throughout the year, notably winning two LMP2 class races in the IMSA SportsCar Championship.[18]

For 2024, Siegel would make his debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, pairing up with Oliver Jarvis and Bijoy Garg at United Autosports.[19]

IndyCar

Part-time commitments (2024)

On March 5, 2024, it was announced Siegel would compete part-time in the No. 18 Honda entry for Dale Coyne Racing, sharing his seat with Jack Harvey. Siegel would partake in the four events which do not clash with his Indy NXT commitments, including the Indianapolis 500.[20]

On June 7, 2024, it was announced that Siegel would substitute for Agustín Canapino at the upcoming race at Road America following abuse on social media directed at Théo Pourchaire after the two made contact during the Detroit Grand Prix a week prior, with Canapino having taken a "leave of absence".[21] [22]

Arrow McLaren (2024–)

On June 18, 2024, it was announced that Pourchaire had been dropped by the Arrow McLaren team, with the team signing Siegel in his place.[23] Siegel made his debut with the team at the Monterey Grand Prix, where he struggled throughout the weekend, running in 26th at one point after spinning into the gravel; he took advantage of numerous driver errors to finish in twelfth.[24]

Racing record

Career summary

SeasonSeriesTeamRacesWinsPolesF/LapsPodiumsPointsPosition
2019Formula 4 United States ChampionshipJay Howard Driver Development20000045th
U.S. F2000 National ChampionshipNewman Wachs Racing15000011315th
2019-20NACAM Formula 4 ChampionshipScuderia Martiga EG900016011th
2020Formula 4 United States ChampionshipJay Howard Driver Development50000821st
U.S. F2000 National Championship17001215813th
2021Indy Pro 2000 ChampionshipDEForce Racing100002618th
U.S. F2000 National Championship1811242278th
Michelin Pilot Challenge - GSCarBahn Motorsports with Peregrine Racing3000058035th
2022IMSA SportsCar Championship - LMP3Mühlner Motorsports America1000061822nd
Jr III Motorsports20001
Indy Pro 2000 ChampionshipDEForce Racing1822163334th
Indy LightsHMD Motorsports with Dale Coyne Racing200004217th
IMSA Prototype ChallengeJr III Racing1001022033rd
2023Asian Le Mans Series - LMP2Inter Europol Competition41001395th
Indy NXTHMD Motorsports with Dale Coyne Racing1420254153rd
IMSA SportsCar Championship - LMP2CrowdStrike Racing by APR3200210168th
IMSA SportsCar Championship - LMP3Sean Creech Motorsport1001133225th
Jr III Motorsports10001
Michelin Pilot Challenge - GSCarBahn with Peregrine Racing2000026044th
GT World Challenge America - Pro-AmCrowdStrike Racing by Riley Motorsports110010NC
Intercontinental GT Challenge100001024th
2024align=left rowspan="3"IndyCar SeriesDale Coyne Racing2000017*33rd*
Juncos Hollinger Racing10000
Arrow McLaren
Indy NXTHMD Motorsports61103177*4th*
IMSA SportsCar Championship - LMP2Sean Creech Motorsport100002399th*
24 Hours of Le Mans - LMP2United Autosports11001N/A1st
* Season still in progress.

Complete IMSA SportsCar Championship results

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

YearTeamClassMakeEngine12345678Points
2022nowrapMühlner Motorsports AmericaLMP3Duqueine M30 - D08Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V8DAY
SEBMDOMOSELKPET22nd618
nowrapJr III MotorsportsWGL
2023nowrapSean Creech MotorsportLMP3nowrapLigier JS P320nowrapNissan VK56DE 5.6 L V8DAY
MOSIMS
25th332
nowrapCrowdStrike Racing by APRLMP2nowrapOreca 07nowrapGibson GK428 V8SEB
LGAWGL
ELKPET
8th1016
2024nowrapSean Creech MotorsportLMP2nowrapLigier JS P217nowrapGibson GK428 4.2 L V8DAY
SEB
WGL
MOS
ELK
IMS
PET
9th*239*

Complete Asian Le Mans Series results

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

! Year! Team! Class! Car! Engine! 1! 2! 3! 4! Pos.! Points
2023nowrapInter Europol CompetitionLMP2nowrapOreca 07nowrapGibson GK428 4.2 L V8DUB
1

DUB
2

ABU
1

ABU
2

5th39

American open-wheel racing results

U.S. F2000 National Championship

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap) (Races with * indicate most race laps led)

YearTeam123456789101112131415161718RankPoints
2019nowrapNewman Wachs RacingSTP
1

STP
2

IMS
1

IMS
2

LOR
ROA
1

ROA
2

TOR
1

TOR
2

MOH
1

MOH
2

POR
1

POR
2

LAG
1

LAG
1

15th113
2020nowrapJay Howard Driver DevelopmentROA
1

ROA
2

MOH
1

MOH
2

MOH
3

LOR
IMS
1

IMS
2

IMS
3

MOH
4

MOH
5

MOH
6

NJM
1

NJM
2

NJM
3

STP
1

STP
2

13th158
2021nowrapDEForce RacingALA
1

ALA
2

STP
1

STP
2

IMS
1

IMS
2

IMS
3

LOR
ROA
1

ROA
2

MOH
1

MOH
2

MOH
3

NJMP
1

NJMP
2

NJMP
3

MOH
4

MOH
5

8th227

Indy Pro 2000 Championship

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap) (Races with * indicate most race laps led)

YearTeam123456789101112131415161718RankPoints
2021DEForce RacingALA
1

ALA
2

STP
1

STP
2

IMS
1

IMS
2

IMS
3

LOR
ROA
1

ROA
2

MOH
1

MOH
2

GMP
NJM
1

NJM
2

NJM
3

MOH
1

MOH
2

18th26
2022STP
1

STP
2

ALA
1

ALA
2

IMS
1

IMS
2

IMS
3

IRP
ROA
1

ROA
2

MOH
1

MOH
2

TOR
1

TOR
2

GMP
POR
1

POR
2

POR
3

4th333

Indy NXT

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap) (Races with L indicate a race lap led) (Races with * indicate most race laps led)

YearTeam1234567891011121314RankPoints
2022HMD Motorsports with
Dale Coyne Racing
STPBARIMSIMSDETDETRDAMDOIOWNSHGMPPORLAG
LAG
17th42
2023STP
BAR
IMS
DET
DET
RDA
MDO
IOW
NSH
IMS
GMP
POR
LAG
LAG
3rd415
2024nowrapHMD MotorsportsSTP
BAR
IMS
IMS
DET
RDA
LAGLAGMDOIOWGMPPORMILNSH15th*177*

IndyCar Series

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

YearTeamChassisNo.Engine123456789101112131415161718RankPointsRef
2024nowrapDallara DW1218HondaSTP
THE
INDY
DET
22nd*115*[25]
nowrapDale Coyne Racing w/
Rick Ware Racing
51LBH
ALA
IMS
nowrapJuncos Hollinger Racing78ChevroletROA
nowrapArrow McLaren6LAG
MDO
IOW
IOW
TOR
GTW
POR
MIL
MIL
NSH
* Season still in progress.
Indianapolis 500

References

  1. Web site: Nolan Siegel. 2021-11-24. www.usf2000.com.
  2. https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/united-autosports-back-on-the-winning-track-at-the-24-hours-of-le-mans-58849#
  3. Web site: Wood. Ida. 2020-12-31. Nolan Siegel switches to DEForce Racing for third year in USF2000. 2021-11-24. Formula Scout. en-US.
  4. Web site: F4 U.S. Championship Breaks Circuit of The Americas Entry Record for USGP . 2023-01-05 . F4 U.S. Championships . en.
  5. Web site: NOLAN SIEGEL JOINS FORCES WITH JHDD FOR 2020 SEASON . 2023-01-05 . F4 U.S. Championships . en.
  6. Web site: 2019-02-13 . Newman Wachs Racing adds American Nolan Siegel to USF2000 line-up for 2019 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20200630171637/http://open-wheels.com/newman-wachs-racing-adds-american-nolan-siegel-to-usf2000-line-up-for-2019/ . 2020-06-30 . 2023-01-05 . Open-Wheels.com . en-US.
  7. Web site: Nolan Siegel Joins Forces with Jay Howard Driver Development for 2020 . 2023-01-05 . www.usf2000.com.
  8. Web site: Road to Indy News and Notes . 2023-01-05 . www.usf2000.com.
  9. Web site: Cooper Tires Indy Pro 2000 Oval Challenge of St. Louis - Entry List . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210817181130/https://www.indypro2000.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/indy-pro-2000-entry-list09711412f48769988125ff0000a718d1.pdf?sfvrsn=2f67d5b_0 . August 17, 2021.
  10. Web site: Woollard . Craig . 2022-02-24 . Preview: Who will shine on the IndyCar support bill in 2022? . 2023-01-06 . Formula Scout . en-US.
  11. Web site: Woollard . Craig . 2022-02-26 . Siegel resists Foster to win on debut Indy Pro 2000 weekend . 2023-01-06 . Formula Scout . en-US.
  12. Web site: Lopez . Alejandro Alonso . 2022-05-01 . Siegel reclaims Indy Pro 2000 points lead with Barber win . 2023-01-06 . Formula Scout . en-US.
  13. Web site: Media . R. T. D. . 2022-09-08 . NOLAN SIEGEL SET FOR INDY LIGHTS PRESENTED BY COOPER TIRES DEBUT WITH HMD MOTORSPORTS . 2023-01-06 . HMD Motorsports . en.
  14. Web site: Media . R. T. D. . 2022-10-04 . NOLAN SIEGEL CONFIRMS FULL-TIME JUMP TO INDY LIGHTS WITH HMD MOTORSPORTS . 2023-01-06 . RTD Media . en-US.
  15. Web site: 2024-03-10 . Siegel dominates St. Petersburg Indy NXT opener . 2024-03-11 . RACER . en-US.
  16. Web site: Lloyd . Daniel . 25 November 2022 . Inter Europol Confirms Drivers for Four-Car Asian Program . 25 November 2022 . Sportscar365 . John Dagys Media.
  17. Web site: Superb Siegel Caps Off Inter Europol’s ‘Spin & Win’ In Dubai . 2024-05-03 . www.dailysportscar.com.
  18. Web site: Petit Le Mans, By The Numbers dailysportscar.com . 2024-05-03 . www.dailysportscar.com.
  19. Web site: United Autosports Completes Le Mans Driver Roster . 2024-05-03 . www.dailysportscar.com.
  20. Web site: Martin . Bruce . Dale Coyne Racing Announces Three Drivers For Two Cars In IndyCar . 2024-03-11 . Forbes . en.
  21. Web site: 2024-06-07 . Siegel to replace Canapino at JHR for Road America . 2024-06-07 . RACER . en-US.
  22. Web site: Siegel To Replace Canapino for JHR at Road America . 2024-06-07 . IndyCar.com.
  23. Web site: McLaren drops Pourchaire in latest driver bombshell . The Race . June 18, 2024 . June 25, 2024 . Jack . Benyon . Matt . Beer.
  24. Web site: Nolan Siegel: How McLaren's Pourchaire replacement fared . The Race . June 24, 2024 . June 25, 2024 . Jack . Benyon.
  25. Web site: Nolan Siegel – 2024 NTT IndyCar Series Results. Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. March 10, 2024.