Mike Borkowski
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Mike Borkowski is an American race car driver. In 1997 he won the Trans-Am Rookie of the year award with two race victories. He qualified for one Indy Racing League event in 1999 at Lowe's Motor Speedway
but the event was stopped after debris from a crash killed 3 spectators. Later that month he failed to qualify for the 1999 Indianapolis 500
. He then went to the NASCAR
Busch Series
where he participated in one race in 1999 and 8 more races in 2000 registering a single top ten at Talladega Superspeedway
. In that year, his sponsor AT&T
sued Brokowski for aggressive driving.
Later that year he began racing in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series
. He recorded a second place result in the 2003 Grand Am Daytona Prototype drivers standings, however, he did not succeed a Grand Am Race. 2006 was his last season in the Prototypes when he co-drove Playboy Racing's Lexus
-Riley
with Brian Frisselle to a disappointing 17th in the drivers' championship. 2007 found him in the team's Koni Challenge Series
Nissan 350Z
co-driving with Tommy Constantine. In 2008 he continued to co-drive with Constantine in the series in the team's new BMW M6
. In 2009 he made two starts in SCCA World Challenge in a Lala Motorsports Dodge Viper
. In 2010 his only professional race appearance was in the 2010 24 Hours of Daytona
in the Stevenson Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro
GT.R which finished 17th overall and 10th in class. He did not make any professional race appearances in 2011.
Lowe's Motor Speedway
Charlotte Motor Speedway is a motorsports complex located in Concord, North Carolina, United States 13 miles from Charlotte, North Carolina. The complex features a quad oval track that hosts NASCAR racing including the prestigious Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend and the Sprint All-Star Race...
but the event was stopped after debris from a crash killed 3 spectators. Later that month he failed to qualify for the 1999 Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis 500
The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, also known as the Indianapolis 500, the 500 Miles at Indianapolis, the Indy 500 or The 500, is an American automobile race, held annually, typically on the last weekend in May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana...
. He then went to the NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
Busch Series
Busch Series
The NASCAR Nationwide Series is a stock car racing series owned and operated by the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing. It is promoted as NASCAR's "minor league" circuit, and is a proving ground for drivers who wish to step up to the organization's "big leagues"; the Sprint Cup circuit...
where he participated in one race in 1999 and 8 more races in 2000 registering a single top ten at Talladega Superspeedway
Talladega Superspeedway
Talladega Superspeedway is a motorsports complex located north of Talladega, Alabama, United States. It is located on the former Anniston Air Force Base just outside the small city of Lincoln. It was constructed by International Speedway Corporation, a business controlled by the France Family, in...
. In that year, his sponsor AT&T
AT&T
AT&T Inc. is an American multinational telecommunications corporation headquartered in Whitacre Tower, Dallas, Texas, United States. It is the largest provider of mobile telephony and fixed telephony in the United States, and is also a provider of broadband and subscription television services...
sued Brokowski for aggressive driving.
Later that year he began racing in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series
Rolex Sports Car Series
The Rolex Sports Car Series is the premier series run by the Grand American Road Racing Association. It is a North American-based sports car series that was founded in 2000 under the name Grand American Road Racing Championship to replace the failed United States Road Racing Championship...
. He recorded a second place result in the 2003 Grand Am Daytona Prototype drivers standings, however, he did not succeed a Grand Am Race. 2006 was his last season in the Prototypes when he co-drove Playboy Racing's Lexus
Lexus
is the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation. First introduced in 1989 in the United States, Lexus is now sold globally and has become Japan's largest-selling make of premium cars. The Lexus marque is marketed in over 70 countries and territories worldwide, and has...
-Riley
Riley Technologies
Riley Technologies LLC is an auto racing constructor and team which specializes in the design and manufacture of complete race cars, as well as prototype development for racing and manufacturing applications.-Grand Am:...
with Brian Frisselle to a disappointing 17th in the drivers' championship. 2007 found him in the team's Koni Challenge Series
KONI Challenge Series
The Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge is a racing series run by the Grand American Road Racing Association. Originating from the Canadian Motorola Cup, the series was taken over by Grand-Am in 2001 to become the Grand-Am Cup following the demise of rival IMSA's Firehawk series of similar rules...
Nissan 350Z
Nissan 350Z
The Nissan 350Z is a two seat sports car that was manufactured by Nissan from 2002 to 2009 and marks the fifth generation of Nissan's Z-car line. The 350Z entered production in late 2002 and was sold and marketed as a 2003 model. The first year there was only a coupe, as the roadster did not debut...
co-driving with Tommy Constantine. In 2008 he continued to co-drive with Constantine in the series in the team's new BMW M6
BMW M6
The BMW M6, also known as the BMW M635CSi, is a high-performance version of the 6-Series automobile, designed by the motorsport division of BMW...
. In 2009 he made two starts in SCCA World Challenge in a Lala Motorsports Dodge Viper
Dodge Viper
The first prototype was tested in January 1989. It debuted in 1991 with two pre-production models as the pace car for the Indianapolis 500 when Dodge was forced to substitute it in place of the Japanese-built Stealth because of complaints from the United Auto Workers, and went on sale in January...
. In 2010 his only professional race appearance was in the 2010 24 Hours of Daytona
2010 24 Hours of Daytona
The 2010 Rolex 24 at Daytona was the 48th running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona and was the first round of the 2010 Rolex Sports Car Series season. It took place between January 30–31, 2010.-Rule changes:...
in the Stevenson Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevrolet Camaro is an automobile manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand, classified as a pony car and some versions also as a muscle car. It went on sale on September 29, 1966, for the 1967 model year and was designed as a competing model to the Ford Mustang...
GT.R which finished 17th overall and 10th in class. He did not make any professional race appearances in 2011.