Eric Rockwell (born October 30, 1996) is an American racing driver who currently competes for Rockwell Autosport Development in the TCR class of the

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Career

Early career

Rockwell began his racing career in 2015, competing in

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club racing events in touring categories. He would then move to the

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for 2016.

IMSA

For the 2021 season, Rockwell made his professional debut at

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in the

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. He would finish 9th. He would contest two other races that season at

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and

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, finishing 8th and 9th respectively. To begin the 2022 season the Rockwell Autosport Development team partnered with Oldcastle Materials running under the name Belgard & Techniseal Racing, with Rockwell being named as one of the drivers in the 2022 Michelin Pilot Challenge. The season would prove to be a break out year for Rockwell, grabbing his first podium at

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alongside co-driver Denis Dupont. He would go on to finish 13th in the drivers standings. In late 2022, it was announced Rockwell Autosport Development would be returning to the

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with a two car entry. Rockwell was announced to drive an unknown number of races.

Personal life

Rockwell is a graduate of

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and is currently studying dentistry at Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry.

Racing record

Career summary

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Rockwell, Eric 1996 births Living people Michelin Pilot Challenge drivers Sportspeople from Long Branch, New Jersey Racing drivers from Monmouth County, New Jersey