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{{Short description|Spanish racing driver}}
{{BLP unsourced|date=May 2014}}
{{Infobox racing driver
{{Infobox racing driver
| name = Victor Jiménez
| name = Victor Jiménez
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| imagesize =
| caption = Victor Jimenez seen at Brands Hatch
| caption = Victor Jimenez seen at Brands Hatch
| nationality = {{flag|ESP|name=Spanish}}
| nationality = {{flagicon|ESP}} Spanish
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|2|4|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|2|4|df=y}}
| birth_place =
| birth_place =
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| current team = [[Redline Racing]]
| current team = [[Redline Racing]]
| car number = 25
| car number = 25
| starts = 46
| starts = 59
| wins = 0
| wins = 0
| poles = 0
| poles = 0
| best finish = 6th
| best finish = 4th
| year = [[2013 Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain|2013]]
| year = [[2014 Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain|2014]]
| prev series = [[Formula Palmer Audi]]<br>[[British Formula Renault Championship#Formula Renault BARC|Formula Renault BARC]]
| prev series = [[Formula Palmer Audi]]<br>[[British Formula Renault Championship#Formula Renault BARC|Formula Renault BARC]]
| prev series years = [[2010 Formula Palmer Audi season|2010]]<br>[[2011 Formula Renault BARC season|2011]]
| prev series years = [[2010 Formula Palmer Audi season|2010]]<br>[[2011 Formula Renault BARC season|2011]]
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==Racing career==
==Racing career==

===Formula Palmer Audi===
===Formula Palmer Audi===
Jiménez competed in the second half of the [[2010 Formula Palmer Audi season|2010 Formula Palmer Audi championship]]. He finished the championship in 16th place with 77 points, with his best result being a 10th place finish at [[Silverstone Circuit|Silverstone]].
Jiménez competed in the second half of the [[2010 Formula Palmer Audi season|2010 Formula Palmer Audi championship]]. He finished the championship in 16th place with 77 points, with his best result being a 10th place finish at [[Silverstone Circuit|Silverstone]].


===Formula Renault BARC===
===Formula Renault BARC===
2011 saw Jiménez compete in the [[2011 Formula Renault BARC season|Protyre Formula Renault BARC championship]], driving for the [[Fortec Motorsport]] team. The season was contested over 12 rounds at 6 meetings. Notable highlights for Jiménez were a sixth place finish at [[Donington Park]] in round two and fastest lap at [[Brands Hatch]] in round four. He finished the championship in 16th place with 65 points.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2012/01/2011-formula-renault-barc-championship-season-review/|title=2011 Formula Renault BARC Chamionship Season Review|work=thecheckeredflag.co.uk|publisher=The Checkered Flag|date=2012-01-08|accessdate=2011-01-08}}</ref> For the post-season Formula Renault BARC Winter Series, Jiménez moved to Hillspeed, and took five podium finishes&nbsp;– three second places and two third places&nbsp;– over the six races at [[Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit|Snetterton]] and [[Rockingham Motor Speedway|Rockingham]]; the results were sufficient to win the championship with 156 points.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://racecarbuzz.com/2011/11/jimenez-wins-barc-%e2%80%98finals-series%e2%80%99-title-for-hillspeed/|title=Jimenez wins BARC ‘Finals Series’ title for Hillspeed|work=racecarbuzz.com|publisher=RaceCarBuzz|date=2011-11-14|accessdate=2011-11-14}}</ref>
2011 saw Jiménez compete in the [[2011 Formula Renault BARC season|Protyre Formula Renault BARC championship]], driving for the [[Fortec Motorsport]] team. The season was contested over 12 rounds at 6 meetings. Notable highlights for Jiménez were a sixth place finish at [[Donington Park]] in round two and fastest lap at [[Brands Hatch]] in round four. He finished the championship in 16th place with 65 points.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2012/01/2011-formula-renault-barc-championship-season-review/|title=2011 Formula Renault BARC Championship Season Review|work=thecheckeredflag.co.uk|publisher=The Checkered Flag|date=2012-01-08|accessdate=2011-01-08}}</ref> For the post-season Formula Renault BARC Winter Series, Jiménez moved to Hillspeed, and took five podium finishes&nbsp;– three second places and two third places&nbsp;– over the six races at [[Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit|Snetterton]] and [[Rockingham Motor Speedway|Rockingham]]; the results were sufficient to win the championship with 156 points.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://racecarbuzz.com/2011/11/jimenez-wins-barc-%e2%80%98finals-series%e2%80%99-title-for-hillspeed/|title=Jimenez wins BARC ‘Finals Series’ title for Hillspeed|work=racecarbuzz.com|publisher=RaceCarBuzz|date=2011-11-14|accessdate=2011-11-14}}</ref>


===Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain===
===Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain===
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In 2014 Jiménez is competing in the main professional class with Redline Racing.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2014/03/carrera-cup-gb-grid-grows-jimenez-rees-confirm-campaigns/|title=Carrera Cup GB Grid Grows as Jimenez and Rees Confirm Campaigns|work=thecheckeredflag.co.uk|publisher=The Checkered Flag|date=2014-03-24|accessdate=2014-03-24}}</ref> Whilst entrant numbers have been lower for this season, Jiménez is currently third in the drivers' championship, with two podiums&nbsp;– a second place and a third place&nbsp;– in the opening three meetings.
In 2014 Jiménez is competing in the main professional class with Redline Racing.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2014/03/carrera-cup-gb-grid-grows-jimenez-rees-confirm-campaigns/|title=Carrera Cup GB Grid Grows as Jimenez and Rees Confirm Campaigns|work=thecheckeredflag.co.uk|publisher=The Checkered Flag|date=2014-03-24|accessdate=2014-03-24}}</ref> Whilst entrant numbers have been lower for this season, Jiménez is currently third in the drivers' championship, with two podiums&nbsp;– a second place and a third place&nbsp;– in the opening three meetings.

==Racing record==
===Complete Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain results===

([[:Template:Motorsport driver results legend|key]]) (Races in '''bold''' indicate pole position&nbsp;– 1 point awarded all races) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap&nbsp;– 1 point awarded all races)

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:85%"
! Year
! Team
! Car
! Class
! 1
! 2
! 3
! 4
! 5
! 6
! 7
! 8
! 9
! 10
! 11
! 12
! 13
! 14
! 15
! 16
! 17
! 18
! 19
! 20
! {{Tooltip|Pen.|Penalties}}
! DC
! Pts
|-
| [[2012 Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain|2012]]
! [[Redline Racing]]
! [[Porsche 911 GT3|Porsche 997 GT3]]
! <span style="padding:1px 4px; color:white; background-color:#ff0000;">{{Tooltip|PA1|Pro-Am 1}}</span>
|bgcolor="#000000" style="color:white"| [[Brands Hatch|<span style="color:white;">BRH<br>1]]<br><small>DSQ</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"| [[Brands Hatch|BRH<br>2]]<br><small>12</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"| [[Donington Park|DON<br>1]]<br><small>10</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"| [[Donington Park|DON<br>2]]<br><small>10</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"| [[Thruxton Circuit|THR<br>1]]<br><small>12</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"| [[Thruxton Circuit|THR<br>2]]<br><small>11</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"| [[Oulton Park|OUL<br>1]]<br><small>8</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"| [[Oulton Park|OUL<br>2]]<br><small>11</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"| [[Croft Circuit|CRO<br>1]]<br><small>9</small>
|bgcolor="#CFCFFF"| [[Croft Circuit|CRO<br>2]]<br><small>16</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"| [[Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit|SNE<br>1]]<br><small>8</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"| [[Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit|SNE<br>2]]<br><small>9</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"| [[Knockhill Racing Circuit|KNO<br>1]]<br><small>8</small>
|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"| [[Knockhill Racing Circuit|KNO<br>2]]<br><small>Ret</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"| [[Rockingham Motor Speedway|ROC<br>1]]<br><small>12</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"| [[Rockingham Motor Speedway|ROC<br>2]]<br><small>9</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"| [[Silverstone Circuit|SIL<br>1]]<br><small>11</small>
|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"| [[Silverstone Circuit|SIL<br>2]]<br><small>Ret</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"| [[Brands Hatch|BRH<br>1]]<br><small>12</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"| [[Brands Hatch|BRH<br>2]]<br><small>8</small>
! −4
! 12th
! 92
|-
|[[2013 Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain|2013]]
![[Redline Racing]]
![[Porsche 911 GT3|Porsche 997 GT3]]
!<span style="padding:1px 4px; color:white; background-color:#ff0000;">{{Tooltip|PA1|Pro-Am 1}}</span>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"|[[Brands Hatch|BRH<br>1]]<br><small>5</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"|[[Brands Hatch|BRH<br>2]]<br><small>7</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"|[[Donington Park|DON<br>1]]<br><small>7</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"|[[Donington Park|DON<br>2]]<br><small>9</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"|[[Thruxton Circuit|THR<br>1]]<br><small>4</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"|[[Thruxton Circuit|THR<br>2]]<br><small>5</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"|[[Oulton Park|OUL<br>1]]<br><small>6</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"|[[Oulton Park|OUL<br>2]]<br><small>8</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"|[[Croft Circuit|CRO<br>1]]<br><small>5</small>
|bgcolor="#FFDF9F"|[[Croft Circuit|CRO<br>2]]<br><small>3</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"|[[Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit|SNE<br>1]]<br><small>7</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"|[[Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit|SNE<br>2]]<br><small>7</small>
|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"|[[Knockhill Racing Circuit|KNO<br>1]]<br><small>Ret</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"|[[Knockhill Racing Circuit|KNO<br>2]]<br><small>7</small>
|bgcolor="#FFDF9F"|[[Rockingham Motor Speedway|ROC<br>1]]<br><small>3</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"|[[Rockingham Motor Speedway|ROC<br>2]]<br><small>5</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"|[[Silverstone Circuit|SIL<br>1]]<br><small>7</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"|[[Silverstone Circuit|SIL<br>2]]<br><small>7</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"|[[Brands Hatch|BRH<br>1]]<br><small>5</small>
|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"|[[Brands Hatch|BRH<br>2]]<br><small>Ret</small>
!
! 6th
! 194
|-
|[[2014 Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain|2014]]
![[Redline Racing]]
![[Porsche 911 GT3#991 GT3|Porsche 991 GT3]]
!
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"|[[Brands Hatch|BRH<br>1]]<br><small>5</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"|[[Brands Hatch|BRH<br>2]]<br><small>5</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"|[[Donington Park|DON<br>1]]<br><small>4</small>
|bgcolor="#DFDFDF"|[[Donington Park|DON<br>2]]<br><small>2</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"|[[Thruxton Circuit|THR<br>1]]<br><small>4</small>
|bgcolor="#ffdf9f"|[[Thruxton Circuit|THR<br>2]]<br><small>3</small>
||[[Circuit de la Sarthe|SAR<br>1]]<br><small></small>
||[[Croft Circuit|CRO<br>1]]<br><small></small>
||[[Croft Circuit|CRO<br>2]]<br><small></small>
||[[Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit|SNE<br>1]]<br><small></small>
||[[Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit|SNE<br>2]]<br><small></small>
||[[Knockhill Racing Circuit|KNO<br>1]]<br><small></small>
||[[Knockhill Racing Circuit|KNO<br>2]]<br><small></small>
||[[Rockingham Motor Speedway|ROC<br>1]]<br><small></small>
||[[Rockingham Motor Speedway|ROC<br>2]]<br><small></small>
||[[Silverstone Circuit|SIL<br>1]]<br><small></small>
||[[Silverstone Circuit|SIL<br>2]]<br><small></small>
||[[Brands Hatch|BRH<br>1]]<br><small></small>
||[[Brands Hatch|BRH<br>2]]<br><small></small>
!
!
|bgcolor="#ffdf9f"| '''3rd'''*
|bgcolor="#ffdf9f"| '''92'''*
|}
* * Season in progress.


==References==
==References==
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*{{official website|http://www.driverjimenez.com}}
*{{official website|http://www.driverjimenez.com}}


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| NAME = Jiménez, Victor
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Racecar driver
| DATE OF BIRTH = February 4,1984
| PLACE OF BIRTH = Madrid, Spain
| DATE OF DEATH =
| PLACE OF DEATH =
}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jimenez, Victor}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jimenez, Victor}}
[[Category:1984 births]]
[[Category:1984 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Spanish racing drivers]]
[[Category:Spanish racing drivers]]
[[Category:Porsche Carrera Cup GB drivers]]
[[Category:Formula Renault BARC drivers]]
[[Category:Fortec Motorsport drivers]]
[[Category:Formula Palmer Audi drivers]]
[[Category:Racing drivers from Madrid]]

Latest revision as of 06:59, 31 January 2024

Victor Jiménez
Victor Jimenez seen at Brands Hatch
NationalitySpain Spanish
Born (1984-02-04) 4 February 1984 (age 40)
Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain career
Debut season2012
Current teamRedline Racing
Car number25
Starts59
Wins0
Poles0
Best finish4th in 2014
Previous series
2010
2011		Formula Palmer Audi
Formula Renault BARC

Víctor Jiménez (born 4 February 1984) is a Spanish racing driver from Madrid, Spain currently competing in the 2014 Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain driving for the Redline Racing team, in the Pro class. In prior years, Jiménez was in the Pro-Am 1 class.

Racing career

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Formula Palmer Audi

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Jiménez competed in the second half of the 2010 Formula Palmer Audi championship. He finished the championship in 16th place with 77 points, with his best result being a 10th place finish at Silverstone.

Formula Renault BARC

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2011 saw Jiménez compete in the Protyre Formula Renault BARC championship, driving for the Fortec Motorsport team. The season was contested over 12 rounds at 6 meetings. Notable highlights for Jiménez were a sixth place finish at Donington Park in round two and fastest lap at Brands Hatch in round four. He finished the championship in 16th place with 65 points.[1] For the post-season Formula Renault BARC Winter Series, Jiménez moved to Hillspeed, and took five podium finishes – three second places and two third places – over the six races at Snetterton and Rockingham; the results were sufficient to win the championship with 156 points.[2]

Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain

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Jiménez's car at Brands Hatch, in 2014.

In 2012 Jiménez joined the Porsche Carrera Cup GB with Redline Racing in the Pro-Am 1 class, where he finished 4th in class and 12th overall with 92 points. His highest place race finish overall was eighth place, on several occasions; however the class results were more successful including three wins, two second places, nine third places, three fastest laps and three pole positions. He remained with Redline for a second season in 2013, and became Pro-Am 1 class champion and finished 6th in the overall classification with 194 points. He recorded two overall podiums at Croft and Rockingham, as well as achieving ten class wins.

In 2014 Jiménez is competing in the main professional class with Redline Racing.[3] Whilst entrant numbers have been lower for this season, Jiménez is currently third in the drivers' championship, with two podiums – a second place and a third place – in the opening three meetings.

References

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  1. ^ "2011 Formula Renault BARC Championship Season Review". thecheckeredflag.co.uk. The Checkered Flag. 2012-01-08. Retrieved 2011-01-08.
  2. ^ "Jimenez wins BARC 'Finals Series' title for Hillspeed". racecarbuzz.com. RaceCarBuzz. 2011-11-14. Retrieved 2011-11-14.
  3. ^ "Carrera Cup GB Grid Grows as Jimenez and Rees Confirm Campaigns". thecheckeredflag.co.uk. The Checkered Flag. 2014-03-24. Retrieved 2014-03-24.
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