George Mack facts for kids
Quick facts for kids George Mack |
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| Nationality | American |
| Born | July 21, 1968 Hollywood, California |
| Indy Racing League IndyCar Series | |
| Years active | 2002 |
| Teams | 310 Racing |
| Starts | 15 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Best finish | 16th in 2002 |
George Mack was born on July 21, 1968, in Hollywood, California. He is a former professional race car driver. He is also the older brother of Lloyd Mack, who is also a racer.
George Mack made history in 2002. He became the second African-American driver to compete in the famous Indianapolis 500 race. In that race, he finished in 17th place.
Racing Career Highlights
George Mack raced in the Indy Racing League during the 2002 season. He drove for a team called 310 Racing. Throughout that season, he competed in 15 races. His best finish in a single race was 13th place. By the end of the 2002 season, he ranked 16th in the overall series points.
After his time in open-wheel racing, George Mack explored racing in NASCAR. There were reports that he might join a team called Curry Racing. However, Mack later clarified that he was not officially signed or scheduled to drive for them.
Beyond the Race Track
George Mack also appeared on a reality TV show. He was featured in an episode of Blind Date. On the show, he went on a date with someone who called herself "Q." This was a fun reference to a character from the James Bond movies.
