Gil de Ferran
Team Penske
Born: November 11, 1967
Birthplace: Paris, France
Residence: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Rookie season: 1995
Poles prior to 2001: 11
Wins prior to 2001: 5
2000 season earnings: $1,677,000
CART Champion in 2000
World closed-course speed record of
241.428mph, set October 28, 2000