Mishael Abbott
Encyclopedia
Mishael Abbott is a female race car driver
. In 2001, she began racing in Formula Mazda
. In 2005 she drove in four Indy Pro Series
races for Hemelgarn Johnson Motorsports
with a best finish of 8th in her first race and 13th in points. In 2006 she made three starts for Michael Crawford Racing and despite finishing all three races, had a best finish of 12th. Since 2007 she has competed in Sports Car Club of America
C Sports Racer
, Formula Mazda, and Formula Atlantic
competition.
Driving
Driving is the controlled operation and movement of a land vehicle, such as a car, truck or bus.Although direct operation of a bicycle and a mounted animal are commonly referred to as riding, such operators are legally considered drivers and are required to obey the rules of the road...
. In 2001, she began racing in Formula Mazda
Formula Mazda
Formula Mazda is a class of relatively affordable open wheel formula racing.Formula Mazda has its own class in SCCA club racing, and there is a North American professional series named Star Mazda Championship that is part of IndyCar's Road to Indy ladder system. The cars are very popular; seeing a...
. In 2005 she drove in four Indy Pro Series
Indy Pro Series
Firestone Indy Lights is a developmental automobile racing series sanctioned by IndyCar. Previously, another series named Indy Lights filled the same role for CART and ran from 1986 to 1993 as the American Racing Series and Dayton Indy Lights from 1991 to 2001...
races for Hemelgarn Johnson Motorsports
Hemelgarn Racing
Hemelgarn Racing was a racing team in the Indy Racing League owned by Ron Hemelgarn. The team won the 1996 Indianapolis 500 and 2000 Series Championship with driver Buddy Lazier. Along with A.J...
with a best finish of 8th in her first race and 13th in points. In 2006 she made three starts for Michael Crawford Racing and despite finishing all three races, had a best finish of 12th. Since 2007 she has competed in Sports Car Club of America
Sports Car Club of America
The Sports Car Club of America is a club and sanctioning body supporting road racing, rallying, and autocross in the United States. Formed in 1944, it runs many programs for both amateur and professional racers.-History:...
C Sports Racer
C Sports Racer
C Sports Racer is a class in the Sports Car Club of America. it consists of open top prototype style cars weighing at least 1200 lbs with a Maximum engine displacement is restricted to 1615cc, or a 800cc to 1300cc Motor Bike Engine and a weight of 1200cc. Superchargers and Turbochargers are...
, Formula Mazda, and Formula Atlantic
Formula Atlantic
Formula Atlantic is a specification of open wheel racing car developed in the 1970s. It was used in professional racing through the IMSA Atlantic Championship until 2009 and is currently primarily used in amateur racing through Sports Car Club of America Formula Atlantic.-History:The history of...
competition.