Youngest Le Mans Starter Pierson joins Ed Carpenter Racing

March 13, 2023 | News

Autosport | David Malsher-Lopez

15 November 2022

The 16-year-old Oregon native showed strong form in his second year of USF2000 in 2021, driving with Pabst Racing to five podiums and ultimately finishing fourth in the championship.

He then jumped off the open-wheel ladder to compete in sportscars this past season, competing for United Autosports in the WEC, and racing PR1/Mathiasen MotorSports in IMSA.

In the former, he opened his account with a win in the Sebring 1000km and finished the season third in points, while in IMSA he was sixth, with a podium finish at Petit Le Mans …